The Skärholmen district council has approved the planning of a new group home for six individuals with disabilities, offering round-the-clock staffing, at Stångholmsbacken 1 in Vårberg. This facility, expected to be ready by 2028 with an estimated first-year rent of 1.6 million SEK, will help address the city's shortage of LSS housing.
Skärholmen
Local politics in Skärholmen, in brief.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 15 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 26 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 38 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 37 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 27 | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | 27 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 23 | 3 |
| Oct 2026 | 4 | 4 |
Agenda items
The Skärholmen District Council approved an update to its delegation of authority, allowing social secretaries to make certain family law decisions previously reserved for higher management. These changes aim to enhance legal certainty and efficiency at the Southwest Family Law unit, including a new provision for paternity investigations. The revised delegation of authority became effective upon adjustment.
The Skärholmen District Council approved the administration's monthly report for May 2026. While the overall forecast predicted a balanced budget for the district administration after various adjustments, deficits were noted in elderly care (€1.5 million), support and services for people with disabilities (€4.3 million), and financial assistance (€1.3 million). These shortfalls were attributed to increased housing costs, personal assistance under the LSS Act, and more households requiring social assistance.
The Skärholmen district council decided to instruct the administration to implement a citizen's budget for 2026. This will involve investing SEK 400,000 to plant fruit trees in the green space below Vårbergsplan, based on residents' votes in an upcoming survey. The trees are scheduled to be planted in the autumn of 2026.
The Skärholmen District Council approved the administration's statement regarding the unsafe modular homes at Sätra IP. These modular homes will be dismantled and reused elsewhere, with the area undergoing development and security boosted by guards, police, and police-supervised public order officers. Additionally, the council is exploring placemaking initiatives, and a new zoning plan for residential housing in the area is expected by Q3 2026.
The Sweden Democrats in Skärholmen proposed an investigation into using social service dogs in elder care, LSS (Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons), and other operations. The administration responded that animal use is already possible where deemed appropriate, considering hygiene and allergies, thus a separate investigation was deemed unnecessary at this time. The board approved the administration's response.
The Skärholmen district council discussed a proposal from the Moderates (and Sweden Democrats) regarding the new activity requirement for those receiving financial assistance. The administration reported that the preparatory work is led by the labor market and social welfare administrations, with Skärholmen participating in the planning. Jobbtorg Stockholm will be primarily responsible for offering activities, and Skärholmen's administration expects no significant change from current work on individual self-sufficiency plans.
A citizen suggested placing a large sign on the left side of the E4 at the municipal border near Skärholmen to better welcome visitors to Stockholm and include the district. However, the Skärholmen District Council rejected the proposal because the Traffic Administration deemed the existing sign at Fruängen correctly placed, the municipal border is at Bredäng, and signs should be on the right side of the road for traffic safety.
A citizen proposed installing one or more ping-pong tables in Sätradalsparken, Skärholmen, to provide children and adults with a space for play and socializing. However, this agenda item appears to be a notation of the proposal, and the minutes do not indicate what decision was made on the matter at the meeting.
The City Council decided to proceed with stage 1 of the Vårbergsvägen project, aiming to transform Vårbergsvägen into an urban street and enable approximately 1500 new homes. This means investigations and design work for the entire project will continue, and construction of the first stage can begin. Stage 2 of the project is paused until market conditions improve, while the Sweden Democrats dissented, proposing that green areas should remain untouched instead.
Moderates proposed the immediate establishment of a new recycling center in western Söderort, following the closure of the Sätra facility, urging increased capacity at existing centers and an urgent replacement for the closed plant. The Executive Board and relevant City Commissioner recommend dismissing the motion, as Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is already addressing the issue: a temporary mini-recycling center will open in Skärholmen in September 2025, Vantör's capacity has increased, and work on a permanent full-scale center in western Söderort is ongoing.
The Education Committee approved Bredängsskolan's registration to compete in the "School" category for Stockholm City's Quality Award 2026. This award aims to recognize and reward operations that successfully foster quality development and sustainability for the benefit of Stockholm's residents. The decision was immediately adjusted due to the registration timeline.
The Education Committee partially approved the administration's proposal to expand mobile nature school activities with a new unit, specifically for southwestern Stockholm, allowing more students to experience nature locally. The committee also decided the administration should continue searching for suitable, vacant premises to establish a permanent nature school in the area in the future. Several parties dissented, arguing that a permanent nature school was not a responsible priority given the current economic climate.
Stockholmshem's board decided to file the minutes from the annual general meetings of AB Stockholmshem (May 6, 2026) and its subsidiaries, Stockholmshem i Skärholmen AB and AB Stockholmshem Fastighetsnät (May 20, 2026). At these meetings, annual reports were approved, decisions on profit distribution were made, board members and CEOs were discharged from liability for the 2025 administration, and new boards were elected.
The Social Welfare Committee approved the planning of a new group home for six individuals with disabilities in the Stångholmsbacken 1 block in Skärholmen. These homes, expected to be ready by 2028, will be rented by the district administration for an estimated annual cost of approximately 1.6 million SEK, helping to address the shortage of LSS housing in Stockholm.
The Board of Svenska Bostäder approved the direction for constructing 15 terraced apartments on Storholmen 2 and 4 in Vårberg, with a total investment cost of approximately 62 million SEK. These terraced houses will be built atop existing garages to optimize land use, enhance safety, and diversify housing options, though some board members expressed reservations regarding the company's debt, local rent levels, and the suitability of building municipal rental properties there.
Svenska Bostäder's board has approved a garage renovation project for properties Storholmen 2 and 4 in Vårberg, with an estimated investment of approximately 61 million SEK. This renovation is crucial for extending the lifespan of the three garages, built in the 1960s and designated "yellow-rated" by the Stockholm City Museum. The work will proceed in phases from 2027 to 2028, and tenants will be provided with alternative parking and ongoing information throughout the construction period.
The City Executive Board decided to allow the Exploitation Committee to proceed with planning and implementing the first phase of the Vårbergsvägen project in Skärholmen, which involves rebuilding Vårbergsvägen into an urban street and constructing approximately 380 rental apartments. The second phase, covering the remaining parts of the project and additional housing, is paused until conditions improve. The Christian Democrats issued a reservation against the decision due to the project's low coverage ratio and its negative impact on the city's finances.
The Skärholmen District Council approved and filed the minutes from the Skärholmen Pensioners' Council meeting held on May 12, 2026. This decision was unanimous.
The Skärholmen District Council approved and filed a balance sheet for the year 2026. Chairman Stephan Guiance (S) presented the proposal, which the council unanimously adopted.
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