Skärholmen

The Skärholmen district administration proposes approving plans for a new supported housing facility in Sätra Centrum. The facility will have twelve apartments and a shared space for people who need support under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) or the Social Services Act (SoL), with occupancy planned for 2030. The preliminary total annual rent is stated as approximately SEK 1.2 million in the proposal, while the supporting material also gives a later estimate of approximately SEK 2.2 million; residents’ rents will be negotiated at a later stage.

The Skärholmen District Administration proposes that 17 named officials be authorized to request police assistance when decisions under the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) or the Act on the Placement of Children in Protected Housing are implemented. This may be necessary, for example, if a guardian objects to a child being moved to protected housing; the new authorizations will replace previous decisions.

The administration proposes that Skärholmen District Council update the rules on who may make different decisions, taking effect when the minutes are approved. The changes concern, among other things, agreements on housing and services under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), placements of children and young people, serving permits, cases involving relationship violence, and who may decide on assistance allowance.

The administration proposes that the committee approve a response on how the Grytan amphitheater at Vårbergstoppen can be used more for cultural activities and events. It wants to add information about the site to the city’s marketing and continue supporting organizers, but points to obstacles such as limited accessibility, a lack of toilets and parking, weather sensitivity, and a new usage agreement that may discourage smaller voluntary organizations; so far, eight Walpurgis Night celebrations have been held in cooperation with Vårberg Scout Corps, five of them at Grytan.

A citizen proposal suggests that Vårberg should have a library serving as a meeting place for culture, reading, and study. It also proposes a kiosk or small grocery store near the newly built housing by Vårberg Nursing Home, as well as a bus stop near Örnholmsbrinken and Söderholmsgränd, since the distance to services and public transport is perceived as long.

Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposes a two-year pilot project allowing Stockholm residents to help decide how part of the municipality’s funds are spent, based on the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) model. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since Stockholm already uses participatory budgeting and carried out 17 projects in 2023–2025, including in Skärholmen, where residents voted on fruit trees and berry bushes in Bredängsparken.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) proposes that Stockholm introduce a citywide target ensuring that the number of parking spaces does not fall below 2020 levels, including by adding more parking spaces in new developments and constructing more underground garages. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without being approved, as city administrations consider that such a target could hinder efforts to reduce car traffic, meet climate goals, and create more space for walking, cycling, and public transport; in Skärholmen, for example, four planned housing projects provide between 0.42 and 1 parking space per apartment.

The proposers, Gabriel Kroon and Mats Johnsson (Sweden Democrats), propose stopping the planning of accommodation under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) in Lammholmen, as they consider the site unsuitable and believe that natural areas could be damaged and that noise, vibrations and water accumulation could cause problems. The City Executive Board instead proposes that the project continue to be examined through the detailed development planning process, including investigations into noise, natural values, ground stability and stormwater; consultation is planned for spring 2026.

The motion proposes that Stockholm quickly replace the closed recycling centre in Sätra while also increasing capacity at other recycling centres in the southern districts. Stockholm Vatten och Avfall plans to open a temporary mini recycling centre in Skärholmen from September 2025, has expanded the Vantör recycling centre and increased the mobile Returrundan service, while work on a permanent full-sized facility continues.

Micasa’s board approved the proposed direction for building new accommodation under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) at Lammholmsbacken, within the total investment framework set out in the appendix. The CEO was tasked with preparing documentation for an implementation decision if the Social Services Administration orders the accommodation; no such implementation decision was made at the meeting.

The City Council will review the 2025 audit reports for seven independent foundations and institutions, including SHIS Bostäder and the Strindberg Museum, with the City Executive Board proposing that their boards be granted discharge from liability for the previous year's management. However, the Liberals (L) are reserving their position and propose that, in addition to approving the motion, the City Management Office be tasked with investigating significant write-downs (losses) of over 18 million SEK in certain investments by the Stockholm Maritime Hotel Foundation, such as a student housing project in Bredäng. L also wants the City Management Office to work towards establishing a placement policy with better risk diversification for the foundation.

The Skärholmen district council reviewed a "balance list" detailing ongoing assignments from the district administration. This list encompassed various matters, such as investigations into social service dogs, the rights of visually impaired individuals in crises, a citizen proposal for a music studio, dog exercise areas in Sätra and Bredäng, and the renovation of Parkleken Vårgården, with reporting dates extending to November 2026.

The Skärholmen District Council considered a request from Restaurant Tarantella at Bredängstorget 23 for temporarily extended serving hours during the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup. The restaurant sought to serve alcohol until 3:00 AM in both the restaurant and outdoor seating area between June 11 and July 14. The District Administration found no social impediments and referred the matter to the Social Administration's licensing unit for a final decision, following consultation with safety strategists, police, and field operations.

The Skärholmen Pensioners' Council noted that bus line 135 stopped serving the Rönnholmsgränd stop a year ago, as part of a planned two-year closure. Despite repeated appeals to Region Stockholm's Traffic Administration and Traffic Committee, no replacement service has been introduced, causing significant difficulties for elderly residents to perform daily errands. The Pensioners' Council had proposed a solution using line 914, but no action has been taken.

The City of Stockholm and Huddinge Municipality have extended their cooperation agreement for 2026-2027. This agreement focuses on jointly developing the regional city center, business, recreation, culture, and security in areas like Kungens kurva-Skärholmen centrum and Vårby-Vårberg. The goal is to coordinate efforts to boost growth, enhance safety, and improve offerings for residents.

The Skärholmen district administration received an internal referral from the City Planning Office regarding a building permit application for a new prefabricated public toilet in Västerholmsparken, Vårberg. The administration had no objections to placing the new toilet at the same location as a previous one.

The Skärholmen district administration supported the detailed development plan for Tempelriddarorden 1 m.fl. in Bredäng, which proposed approximately 200 new rental apartments and commercial premises along Bredängs allé. They emphasized the need for a good urban environment, green spaces, and access to Ängen park, also highlighting safety, gender equality, and the child's perspective as crucial for the area's continued development.

Skärholmen's City District Administration responded to a letter from the Swedish Association of the Visually Impaired regarding crisis preparedness for people with disabilities. The administration stated they have crisis and continuity plans for essential services, but a specific disability perspective is not yet expressed in all plans. They were inspired by the letter to collaborate with the disability council on preparedness issues and are awaiting new legislation concerning shelters and safety centers.

The Skärholmen district administration submitted a consultation response regarding a proposed detailed development plan for Björksätra 1 in Sätra. This plan aims to enable the construction of approximately 220 new rental apartments, including six specialized housing units for individuals with disabilities (LSS), within buildings ranging from six to eight stories. Among other suggestions, the administration proposed that the detailed plan specify the number, species, and placement of trees to ensure the total tree count remains at least as high as before construction.

The City Audit submitted its 2025 annual report for the Skärholmen District Council. The audit found that the council primarily managed its finances satisfactorily, but that operations were partly not fit for purpose and internal controls were partially insufficient. The report included several recommendations for improvements, concerning areas such as foster family placements, fall prevention in elder care, child safety in preschools, and the handling of personal data and payment cards.