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Moderates propose Stockholm introduce more "pocket parks" and plant walls to enhance urban well-being and greenery, advocating for a strategy to integrate these features into new and existing areas. The Norra innerstaden district administration views this positively but suggests these are mere complements to larger green spaces, arguing for broader guidelines on green infrastructure planning to meet climate goals and strengthen ecosystem services, rather than a specific strategy for pocket parks.

The Moderates propose transforming Stockholm's Sergels torg into "Sergelparken," a new green park with more greenery, outdoor seating, and play areas, also suggesting investigating rebuilding the roundabout and enclosing the area under the fountain with glass for a safer environment. While the administration welcomes a greener city, it notes challenges with planting on Soltorget and the importance of preserving the square's cultural environment, recommending the Norra Innerstaden City District Board approve its statement to the City Executive Board.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency proposes a new national packaging ordinance to align with new EU regulations. This means municipalities like Stockholm will continue to collect packaging waste in public spaces such as squares and parks and can receive compensation, though concerns remain that this compensation likely won't cover the city's costs.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new food program to improve meals in municipal operations like preschools, schools, and elder care, emphasizing sustainability, health, environment, climate, and food security. The Norra Innerstaden district administration welcomes the revised program but wants clarification on how food will be adapted for the elderly and those with special needs, and requests joint procurement of digital dietary data programs by the city.

The City District Board for Norra Innerstaden is to approve an account of the personal ombudsman operations for 2025 and an application for government grants for 2026. Personal ombudsmen assist adults with mental disabilities to live more independently and access societal support, with the service being free of charge. The government grant funds four full-time personal ombudsman positions for Kungsholmen, Norra Innerstaden, and Södermalm.

The City of Stockholm proposes an action program for Strömmen to improve water quality and habitats for plants and animals, as the waterway currently has poor status due to pollution from urban development, traffic, and wastewater. However, the municipality assesses that EU environmental goals for Strömmen cannot be met within the deadline using only local efforts, requiring larger-scale measures at regional, national, and international levels.

The Norra innerstaden district committee is distributing association grants to encourage residents' engagement in social activities that complement the district's own initiatives. In 2025, 22 associations received a total of 2 million SEK, and for 2026, 2.3 million SEK is proposed to be allocated to 29 of 33 applicant associations. This support aims to combat isolation and activate residents, with a particular focus on gender equality and the inclusion of various age groups and LGBTQI individuals.

The Norra innerstaden district council has submitted its activity report for 2025, stating it fully met all three overarching municipal council goals. The council also reported a surplus of SEK 94.4 million, primarily due to older residents being healthier and more independent, which reduced the need for elder care services.

The matter regarding the extension of the operating agreement for Linnégården care home has been removed from the agenda. This means the City Council will not be making a decision on this issue at the meeting.

The Ekhagen Association proposed three uses for a vacant floor at Åminnevägen, home to the Almen youth home: a cultural school, changing rooms for the football pitch, or accommodation for university academics. However, the Social Services Department, which runs Almen, is exploring using the floor for daytime office space and stresses caution regarding other activities due to the children at the youth home. Therefore, the Norra Innerstaden District Administration will not investigate the association's proposals further at this time, but they may reconsider if the Social Services Department's plans change.

A citizen proposed free, temporary, company-sponsored padel and tennis courts on Gärdet to promote spontaneous sports and public health in Norra innerstaden. The district administration rejected the proposal, stating that Gärdet's sports fields are managed by the Sports Administration, not them, and space for new facilities in the inner city is limited. Instead, they plan to develop existing spontaneous sports areas for various activities and have purchased activity boxes for equipment rental in parks.

A citizen suggested clearer signage regarding leashing dogs and dog waste cleanup in green spaces like Tessinparken and Sportfältet, and more larger trash bins. The Norra innerstaden administration plans to clarify dog rules in Tessinparken in 2026 by reviewing signage and replacing some smaller trash bins with larger models. The administration also proposes that feedback concerning Gärdet and Sportfältet, which are managed by the Royal Djurgården Administration and the Sports Committee, be forwarded to them for their information.

A resident proposed paving and separating the pedestrian and bicycle path along Valhallavägen's central reservation between Lidingövägen and Gärdet, citing dangerous congestion and large puddles. The district administration rejected the paving due to Valhallavägen's cultural-historical value, but noted that the traffic office is already upgrading the avenue to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

A citizen proposed adding signs in Vasaparken to display the name, species, and possibly the planting year of its trees. The Norra innerstaden district council supports this, finding it suitable to include both Swedish and Latin names, and notes that funding is available in the 2026 budget to better inform visitors about the park's diverse tree population.

Two high school students proposed installing free dog waste bag dispensers in Stureparken to improve comfort and cleanliness. The district administration has trialed this in other parks but found it ineffective due to bags running out too quickly and the resource-intensive nature of refilling them. Consequently, the administration will not install more dispensers and will instead clarify regulations for dog owners on information signs in Stureparken, emphasizing that owners are responsible for bringing their own bags.

A citizen proposed building a permanent skatepark in Hjorthagen, Norra Djurgårdsstaden, on an empty grassy area between the Ängsbotten and Starkströmmen blocks. However, the administration rejected the proposal, stating the location is too small for a skatepark and will soon be closed for construction traffic related to the Starkströmmen block's development.

The Norra innerstaden district council received a citizen proposal regarding winter maintenance for outdoor gyms. The council has decided to forward the proposal to the administration for an investigation into its implementation. This means residents in Norra innerstaden may gain access to functional outdoor gyms even during winter.

The Norra innerstaden district council received information on two topics. The preschools Luna and Sandön will participate in a project during spring 2026 to develop a common approach for how preschools can work with sustainable development, focusing on environmental issues. Additionally, this year's senior dialogues are starting for the third consecutive year, with eldercare organizing six meetings at nursing homes and the Hjorthagsträffen senior center for dialogue with pensioners and the council.

Three council members from the Christian Democrats, Centre Party, and Moderate Party inquired about staffing levels in the elderly care sector of Norra innerstaden after full-time employment became the norm. They questioned whether media figures were misleading and if this truly meant more working hours. The Elderly Care Administration responded that most part-time employees have accepted full-time positions, and the number of full-time equivalents has increased by approximately 81 since November 2024, while temporary staff hours have decreased. Furthermore, no employee has resigned citing the full-time norm as the reason.

Kulturskolan in Norra Innerstaden must vacate its current Odenplan premises by December 31, 2026, due to unavoidable noise disturbances from music lessons affecting another tenant. The Culture Administration has therefore been tasked with finding a new space within Norra Innerstaden, aiming to provide a more long-term and suitable venue for up to three times more students, accommodating all of Kulturskolan's artistic expressions, not just music.