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The Norra Innerstad District Council approved the 2026 interim report, including budget adjustments of SEK 10 million, and requested a SEK 2 million budget adjustment for housing benefits for people with disabilities. The council also approved an application for SEK 9,562,536 for nursing assistant training in elder care. The forecast showed a surplus of SEK 38.1 million, despite expected deficits in areas including the urban environment and financial assistance.

The Norra innerstad district council will consider a consultation proposal to create more opportunities for pétanque competitions in Stockholm. The proposal by Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) would allow parts of the parking area at the planned Ulvsunda sports centre in Bromma to be used as temporary pétanque courts during major competitions, while serving as a parking area at other times. The administration welcomes more pétanque areas but believes that other bodies, particularly the one responsible for operating and maintaining the parking area, need to assess whether the proposal is feasible.

The Norra innerstaden District Council is to comment on a proposed tree policy for all of Stockholm, guiding how trees are preserved, managed, and planned in urban development. The policy includes a goal of replacing every tree that is felled with two new ones and increasing canopy cover to at least 30 percent in areas at risk of becoming urban heat islands. The administration proposes approving the policy but wants it to be easier to read and supplemented with Stockholm’s tree history, the architectural significance of trees, and clearer rules for protecting and assessing trees in construction projects.

The Norra inner-city district administration proposes that the committee approve the response to questions about safety at the entrance to Tessinparken facing Valhallavägen. The renovation has provided the area with new lighting poles, strings of lights, flowering trees and lower hedges; cleaning, police and mobile security patrols, as well as the social services’ outreach work, will also continue because some people still feel unsafe there.

A citizen proposal suggests moving the senior center Rioträffen from Sandhamnsgatan 4 to larger premises at Sandhamnsgatan 8, so that the café could remain open during lectures and other activities. The administration agrees that more space is needed but proposes that the district council approve the response that a move is not currently possible, as the premises at Sandhamnsgatan 8 are used by home care services, the health promotion unit, and the adult education association, and are not large enough for all the activities.

A citizen proposal suggests at least 100 allotment gardens at Kaknäs, where waiting lists for existing plots in the inner city can be as long as 20 years. The administration supports urban gardening but does not recommend permanent allotment gardens at the site, as it is located in the Royal National City Park, is at risk of flooding, and is used by the public; instead, it proposes gardening in raised beds or other urban gardening solutions.

The motion proposes that the city investigate how Sergels torg and Soltorget could become a greener, safer and more welcoming gathering place called Sergelparken. The proposal includes more plantings, outdoor cafés and areas for people to stay, a possible conversion of the roundabout into a T-junction, and enclosing the area beneath the fountain; however, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as work is already underway and major changes are considered technically, culturally and historically, and financially difficult.

The Liberals propose that the city develop a plan to make Odenplan a greener and more vibrant square, with features such as market stalls, cultural activities and outdoor dining. They also want the possibility of closing the section of Upplandsgatan between Odenplan and Gustav Vasa Church to be investigated, but the City Executive Office considers the street necessary for public transport and says that broader development may only be possible after the Roslagsbanan railway extension to the City is completed. Meanwhile, the Traffic Office plans to add more greenery and flowers to the square in summer 2026.

The motion proposes renovating Vanadis Hotel at Vanadisbadet in Vasastaden and giving it a new use after it has stood vacant since 2018. The Real Estate Committee and the Sports Committee are already investigating the building’s condition and the possibility of converting its approximately 1,950 square metres into, for example, changing rooms and spaces for table tennis, dancing or martial arts; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

The motion proposes developing Odenplan into a greener, safer and more vibrant square, in cooperation with Region Stockholm. It also calls for the bicycle garage to be better adapted to demand for electric bicycle spaces and bicycle boxes. The Traffic Office considers that a major reconstruction should wait, as the new metro line to Arenastaden may affect the area, but plans to add more trees nearby and some additional greenery in the square.

The motion proposes that Stockholm inventory its avenues and older trees, develop a joint strategy to protect and enhance them, and identify broad streets where new avenues can be planted. It also proposes transforming Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade with park, cycling, and pedestrian routes, but the Traffic Committee considers that the Citybanan rail link and other underground infrastructure limit the possibilities; the City Executive Board therefore proposes responding to the motion by referring to the city’s ongoing tree-related work.

The City Council is proposed to approve agreements allowing the City of Stockholm to complete eastern Hagastaden, including Hagabron, on its own and take over land from Region Stockholm. If approved, the City will pay the region SEK 62.8 million, while the sale of building rights and compensation for Hagabron are expected to cover the costs; in the long term, the area is estimated to accommodate more than 6,000 homes and around 50,000 jobs.

The City Council is proposed to approve an agreement with Region Stockholm for the City of Stockholm to solely manage the development of eastern Hagastaden. This means Region Stockholm's land in the area will be transferred to the city to facilitate the completion of the new district, planned for over 6,000 homes and 50,000 workplaces. Stockholm will pay Region Stockholm 62.8 million SEK, but the sale of building rights and compensation for Hagabron are expected to cover the city's expenses.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's statement responding to the Environmental Protection Agency's referral on revised regulations for reimbursing municipalities for collecting packaging waste. While the council welcomed a more accurate compensation system, they stressed the need to consider conditions in dense urban areas, including costs for extra cleaning and vandalism. They also highlighted that compensation should be based on actual burden on public spaces rather than just registered inhabitants.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. This means the council supports a revision of the resource allocation model for financial assistance and labor market measures. The change involves updating land values and reducing the attractiveness groups from eight to six, which is expected to increase Norra innerstaden's allocation to better reflect the actual needs of residents facing more complex challenges.

The Norra Innerstaden district council addressed a motion from Andréa Hedin (M) to strengthen efforts against gang crime and youth recruitment. While agreeing on the need for increased measures, the council rejected the proposal for a centralized specialist team to handle cases, arguing that expertise is best maintained locally. They believed centralization could weaken local knowledge and cooperation structures, deferring the assessment of developing the reinforcement team to the social administration.

The Norra Innerstaden district council will review its July 2026 monthly report, which projects a year-end surplus of 25.5 million SEK. While areas like local maintenance, parks, home care, financial assistance, labor market measures, and a new youth center in Hjorthagen anticipate deficits, these are offset by surpluses in elder care (due to lower demand) and individual and family care, partly due to fewer refugees and vacant positions.

This item reports on several delegated decisions made between May 28 and August 12, 2026. These decisions include referrals for new serving permits for various restaurants and hotels, allowing both indoor and outdoor service until 3:00 AM. Additionally, multiple decisions were made regarding extended time or deviations from rules for preschool and pedagogical care placement, such as allowing children to remain in preschool after moving.

The Norra innerstaden City District Council will discuss a by-election for its Pensioners' Council. Following Karin Pers's resignation from PRO, Sören Löwgren is proposed as a new ordinary member until December 31, 2026. The Pensioners' Council serves as a crucial advisory body addressing general issues concerning the living conditions of seniors in Norra innerstaden.

The City District Boards of Norra innerstaden and Kungsholmen will hold a supplementary election for their joint council on disability issues. This follows the resignation of Mandana Lagerlöf, who represented the National Association for Disabled Children and Youth (RBU). The administration proposes that Marie Kringberg, also from RBU, be appointed as a new member until the end of 2026.