Skärholmen

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB will present its minutes from April 15, 2026. Topics at the previous meeting included operations in Skärholmen and a new three-year plan for Kulturhuset Stadsteatern for 2027-2029. Additionally, new city-wide steering documents were adopted, such as a chemicals plan, business policy, and guidelines for mobility and parking.

The Real Estate Committee approved the direction and continued planning for a new 7-a-side artificial turf pitch, school athletics areas, and a toilet building at Johannesdal sports ground in Vårberg. This decision aims to replace existing sports areas claimed for other development. The Moderates and Liberals reserved themselves against the decision, arguing that the sports area should be a full-fledged 11-a-side pitch and requesting a clearer impact analysis of the plan's reduced size.

The Labour Market Committee unanimously decided to approve the relocation of Jobbtorg sydväst to new premises at Bodholmsgången 7 in Skärholmen centre. This move from Ekholmsvägen 34 will provide more suitable, accessible premises that are better adapted to the centre's operations and target group, and will also save approximately 400,000 SEK annually.

Moderates have proposed that Stockholm swiftly replace the closed Sätra recycling center, urging relevant companies and boards to immediately increase capacity at existing southern centers and present a permanent or temporary replacement. The City Executive Board proposes responding to the motion by citing a temporary mini-recycling center in Skärholmen Centrum set to open in September 2025, while work on a permanent solution continues.

Stockholm City Council will decide on establishing Vikingaberget-Johannesdal in Skärholmen as a biotope protection area. This approximately 10.4-hectare area, featuring old-growth trees like pine and oak, provides valuable habitats for numerous animals and plants. The proposal aims to preserve its natural values and biodiversity while maintaining it as a popular recreational space for residents.

The City Council is poised to approve a revised plan for the large-scale Mälaräng urban development project in Skärholmen. This plan includes approximately 1,100 new homes, two preschools, and a F-9 school, while transforming the Bredäng interchange into urban streets. The project will be split into two phases: phase one, with 86 homes, will begin construction in 2026, while phase two is paused until economic conditions improve due to its significant investment requirements and the challenging market.

The City Council will address two key items: first, a revised agreement on cost responsibility for assistive technology in preschools and schools will be approved, clarifying the division of responsibility between the municipality and Region Stockholm to ensure equitable support for children. Second, a revised implementation decision for the renovation and expansion of Lillholmsskolan in Skärholmen will be approved, a project estimated at SEK 291.8 million that includes a new sports hall and entails an initial annual rent of SEK 13.4 million.

The City Council proposes to establish the Vikingaberget-Johannesdal biotope protection area in Skärholmen. This approximately 10.4-hectare area features ancient trees, including an old pine forest on Vikingaberget and oak stands in Johannesdal. The purpose is to preserve the natural values and biodiversity, while also maintaining the area as a cherished recreational space for residents.

The City Council is set to decide on the Mälaräng project in Skärholmen, which includes about 1,100 new homes, two preschools, a school, and new retail space, aiming to connect Bredäng and Mälarhöjden by transforming current road infrastructure into urban streets. While Phase 1, with construction of 86 homes starting in 2026, proceeds, Phase 2 is paused due to high infrastructure costs and difficulties securing developers. The Exploitation Committee proposes allocating 12.6 million SEK to complete planning for Phase 2 and renew agreements, allowing work to resume when conditions improve, a proposal the Christian Democrats oppose, arguing that further investment in Phase 2, which they believe is already a taxpayer loss, should be rejected.

Moderates proposed the immediate establishment of a new recycling center in western Söderort following the closure of the Sätra facility, urging the city council to mandate increased capacity at existing centers and swiftly present a replacement. While a new mini-recycling center is slated for Skärholmen in September 2025 and a permanent full-sized facility is in progress, the proposers deem these measures insufficient, especially concerning garden waste.

The steering committee for the Skärholmen collaboration agreement approved the 2026 action plan, which targets at-risk youth, unsafe areas, system-threatening crime, vulnerable victims, and criminal environments. Police reported a general improvement in safety, but noted a shift of crime to digital spaces and that previously unknown youths are now seeking roles in criminal networks. To enhance safety, six security investments were approved, more field assistants and parent advisors were hired, and additional adventure playgrounds were opened.

Skärholmen's Youth Council met with district committee representatives, requesting more visible and targeted activities for teenage girls and improved social media communication. They also proposed raising the age limit for summer jobs to 20, especially for newly arrived youths, and emphasized increasing safety in Vårberg center by opening more subway exits and addressing insecure areas.

The Skärholmen Pensioners' Council approved the previous minutes and received an update on efforts to increase voter turnout by recruiting seniors as election ambassadors. The council requested a detailed map of the building plans for a new park at Stångholmsbacken and expressed appreciation for the "Focus Skärholmen" initiative.

The Council for Disability Issues in Hägersten-Älvsjö and Skärholmen discussed the new Social Services Act and user surveys for LSS interventions. They were informed of Hägersten-Älvsjö's plans for a new 16-bed supported living facility in Midsommarkransen, potentially opening September 2026, and Triangeln's group home relocating to Kastanjen before 2028 due to renovation. Additionally, Hägersten-Älvsjö plans a collaboration with Hela människan for young adults with mental health issues, while Skärholmen intends to meet with the police and host a democracy festival for the LSS target group.

Skärholmen district administration discussed their competence provision plan for 2027-2029, focusing on managing high staff turnover among benefits administrators and social secretaries. They also provided an update on the new Social Services Act, including referral responses and investments in mobile social services. Finally, a plan named "Skärholmen votes" was presented to increase voter turnout through democracy ambassadors and a temporary polling station in Skärholmen center.

The Skärholmen District Council noted a balance sheet of current assignments to be addressed at upcoming meetings. These assignments included reports on suspected criminality within home care services, an investigation into social service dogs, ensuring visually impaired individuals are not deprioritized in crisis situations, and new requirements under the Social Services Act for exit programs and activity demands.

The Skärholmen district administration had no objections to the application for a Walpurgis Eve celebration with a torchlight procession, bonfire, choir singing, and sales at Mälarhöjdsbadet and Bredängs centrum. This event, planned for April 30, 2026, was expected to attract 1,000 participants, 200 of whom would be in the torchlight procession, with the condition that the organizer is responsible for cleaning the areas used during the celebration.

The Skärholmen District Council reviewed the patient safety report for Sätra care and nursing home and social psychiatry for 2025. The report highlighted improvements in patient safety, with low infection rates and fewer falls, but also noted a continued need for development regarding risk assessments and health plans. The Council acknowledged the report as part of ongoing quality and patient safety efforts.

The Skärholmen district administration received a building permit referral for a new prefabricated toilet building near the Äventyret and Sagoskogen playgrounds at Vårbergstoppen, on the property Skärholmen 2:1. The administration stated they had no objections to the construction, a decision approved by the district director and department head.

The Skärholmen district administration submitted a positive referral response regarding the proposal to protect Vikingaberget and Johannesdal in Vårberg as a 10.4-hectare biotope protection area, aimed at safeguarding old coniferous and deciduous forests with very old trees. However, they noted that the current budget for urban environment activities is deemed insufficient to manage the area according to the biotope protection area's management description.