Norrmalm

Hanna Wistrand and Christina Tufvesson (L) proposed investigating the construction of a full-sized football pitch in Bellevueparken due to a shortage of sports facilities in the inner city. However, several committees, including the Development and Sports Committees, advised against it, citing Bellevueparken's location within the National City Park and its high cultural and natural values. They argued that a larger pitch would necessitate extensive interventions like felling protected trees and relocating roads, suggesting that other sites in Norra innerstaden and Kungsholmen should be investigated instead.

The City Council is set to decide on a letter of intent between theploitation Committee and Stockholm Harbour Ltd. regarding the development of southern Norra Djurgårdsstaden. The agreement outlines how port operations and residential construction will coexist on Värtapiren and Frihamnspiren. It proposes transferring land on Frihamnspiren to Stockholm Harbour Ltd. for the development of port activities, including enhanced electrification for ships, while simultaneously allowing for new housing in the area.

The City Council is to consider a proposal to transfer the property Magasin 5 in Frihamnen from Stockholms Hamn AB to S:t Erik Markutveckling AB. This will be done by S:t Erik Markutveckling purchasing shares in a newly formed subsidiary of Stockholms Hamn that will own Magasin 5. The transfer, with a preliminary market value of approximately 400 million SEK, aims to streamline the port's operations and prepare for future urban development in Frihamnen.

The City Planning Department has drafted a detailed development plan for Blasieholmen 54 in Norrmalm. This proposal aims to allow a pavilion, currently operating as a café/restaurant for Grand Hôtel under a temporary permit, to remain permanently. The plan also ensures the pavilion will be adapted to the cultural-historical values of the Burman House and the overall appearance of the quay area. Public comments on the proposal are invited until July 6, 2026.

The Moderates propose transforming Sergels Torg into a greener and safer Sergelpark, suggesting a conversion of the roundabout into a T-junction to create space for greenery and enclosing the area under the fountain for a secure indoor environment with more activities. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing ongoing development work and deeming major changes impractical due to technical, economic, and cultural-historical limitations, such as the difficulty of planting trees in a predominantly elevated structure.

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB will decide on new rules for attestation rights, meaning which individuals are authorized to approve financial disbursements. This proposal updates the previous attestation plan due to personnel changes and aims to establish secure routines for invoice management, salary payments, and other financial processes.

The City Council is set to discuss the future of Materialmagasinet, with a proposed move from Bromma to Frihamnen in autumn 2026. This relocation would provide more suitable premises for the business, allowing for its development and consolidating the city's decor and set design storage for more efficient logistics. In the long term, the move is also expected to reduce rental costs and transportation, contributing to a lower climate impact.

The Board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB will review financial reports, outcome reports, and visitor statistics as of April 30th, and decide on an updated full-year forecast. The report indicates higher-than-budgeted own revenues, mainly due to good attendance at performances and concerts. The Board is proposed to approve the financial reporting and the updated full-year forecast.

Mikael Peterson (C), Hanna Wistrand (L), and Anna Cederschiöld et al. (M) have inquired about the city's plans to ensure access to football pitches in Norra innerstaden once the temporary Haga BP is no longer available. The Sports Department is actively seeking new sports areas, including investigating artificial turf at Gärdet sports field to increase booking hours and exploring a temporary artificial turf pitch in Norra Djurgårdsstaden, while also engaging in dialogue with affected clubs.

Annika Elmlund (M) questioned the Commissioner for the Elderly and Culture, Torun Boucher (V), regarding the requirements for cinemas receiving financial support from the City of Stockholm, after Biograf Zita displayed messages Elmlund interpreted as antisemitic and took a stance against Israel. Boucher responded that the city does not support activities violating democratic conditions or Swedish law, but emphasized artistic freedom and the arm's length principle, seeing no reason to revise cultural support guidelines.

Liberal Party members propose developing Piazza Odenplan and exploring a partial closure of Upplandsgatan to traffic, aiming to create a more vibrant, safe, and attractive square with greenery, market stalls, and outdoor seating. The City Executive Board suggests responding that a major development can only occur after the Roslagsbanan extension to the city is complete, but the Traffic Administration Office plans to add more greenery and flowers to the square by summer 2026.

Hanna Werner (M) proposed that the Real Estate Committee investigate the condition of the vacant Vanadis Hotel and, with the Sports Committee, explore alternative uses for the building, unconstrained by the current zoning plan. The City Executive Board responded that such work is already underway, with the Real Estate and Sports Committees investigating renovation and development for sports purposes, such as locker rooms and halls for activities like table tennis or dance.

Jonas Naddebo and Svante Linusson (both Centre Party) propose a comprehensive review of Valhallavägen from Roslagstull to Hakberget, aiming to identify conflicts and opportunities for improvement in traffic solutions and green infrastructure. They suggest investigating moving parking to garages to create new green spaces, playgrounds, and areas for spontaneous sports, while also proposing expanded, traffic-separated primary bicycle lanes and improved lighting, sanitation, and winter road maintenance for increased safety and well-being.

Hanna Werner (M) has proposed a motion to transform Odenplan into a greener and more vibrant city square, tasking the Traffic Committee with improvements, including the bike garage, and initiating dialogue with Region Stockholm. The Traffic Committee, however, believes a major redevelopment is premature due to the ongoing subway expansion, though it is working on projects to improve accessibility and increase greenery.

The Liberals propose that the city restore and preserve culturally significant parks like Humlegården and Vasaparken, ensuring new installations are faithful to the originals and promoting quality additions such as small kiosks with cultural and food offerings. While several committees and offices believe the city already adheres to these intentions through existing guidelines, some district councils and interest groups support the motion's call for a clearer focus on restoration.

Svante Linusson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed a motion to inventory Stockholm's avenues and develop a strategy for their care and development, also seeking new areas for avenues and transforming Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by pointing out that the city is already working on a new tree policy and has ongoing tree care and planting efforts, but that tree planting on Karlbergsvägen is limited due to underground infrastructure.

The City Executive Board proposes that Stockholm City Hall AB be approved to purchase negative emissions from Stockholm Exergi's new carbon capture plant at Värtaverket. This is intended to help Stockholm achieve its goal of becoming climate positive by 2030. The agreement is proposed to run from 2029 to 2043 for up to 120 million SEK annually.

The City District Council for Northern Inner City approved the minutes from the Disability Council's meetings on April 20 and May 11, 2026. Discussions at these meetings included the Council's working methods, recruitment and sick leave within social services, and new service housing for people with disabilities. The Council also addressed issues concerning criminal record checks, accessible communication for residents, and a motion on protecting children with disabilities.

The Northern Inner City District Council considered a motion from Annika Elmlund and Sophia Granswed Baat (both M) to make Stockholm a more enjoyable city with more culture, freedom, and social community. The motion proposed, among other things, making more land available for culture, lowering fees for temporary permits, and lifting local alcohol bans. The council approved the administration's proposal, which generally supported culture in public spaces and acknowledged that lower fees could increase activity, but stated that general lifting of alcohol bans required careful investigation. The minority (M, L, C) dissented, wishing to fully approve the motion.

The City District Board for Norra Innerstaden approved the administration's response to a letter from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party regarding the swift sweeping and washing away of gravel and debris after winter, citing high levels of dangerous particles in Stockholm's air. The administration replied that rough sweeping was already completed in the entire district, with fine sweeping to follow, and clarified that the board is only responsible for parkland, not street areas managed by the Traffic Board.