Skärholmen

The Skärholmen District Council has decided to allocate grants for community activities in 2026. A total of 22 associations have been awarded grants amounting to SEK 398,890. These funds are intended for activities that strengthen community, promote integration, democracy, equality, and safety for residents in Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, and Vårberg, with a particular focus on newly arrived women and girls, as well as children and young people.

The Moderate Party has submitted a motion to the municipal council proposing to make cycling in Stockholm safer and better. They advocate for improved coordination between different modes of transport, clearer signage, better maintenance of cycle paths, and more bicycle parking, aiming for a total of 10,000 new locking posts. The Skärholmen District Administration supports the proposal to enhance cycling conditions, even though most Skärholmen residents are already satisfied with cyclist safety and accessibility, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvements for both climate and public health.

The motion proposes that the Stockholm City Council initiate a pilot project for a "citizen budget," allowing residents to decide how a portion of municipal funds are used to reduce social inequalities. While similar projects have succeeded in cities like Paris and Lund, the Skärholmen district administration believes a pilot is unnecessary as most districts already employ this approach, citing Skärholmen's own successful citizen budget in 2025 where residents voted on fruit tree and berry bush plantings in Bredängsparken.

Stockholm City is revising its food strategy to promote good health, reduce climate impact, and strengthen food preparedness. The Skärholmen District Council supports the proposal but foresees challenges in adapting diets in elderly care, as residents often prefer traditional home-style cooking. The Council for the Elderly requests an elderly impact assessment and stresses the importance of residents receiving familiar food, on-site food preparation in elderly care, and staff receiving cooking training.

The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals have proposed establishing a business council in Skärholmen to boost the local business climate and enhance safety. The administration agrees on the importance of local business but suggests waiting for the establishment of four new business development officers for all of Stockholm, one of whom will work in Skärholmen, to coordinate efforts more effectively.

The Centre Party, Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats in Skärholmen inquired about training for staff on how to act during active shooter situations (PDV) and how the safety of both employees and politicians is ensured. The Skärholmen district administration responded that they have procedures for handling threats and violence, and that they are participating in a city-wide procurement process for PDV training. They are also open to discussing training for the district committee's politicians.

A citizen proposed building a hobby horse obstacle course on the green space at Sätravarvsvägen 41, near the Sätra Riding Arena. The administration welcomes the idea, believing it could encourage play and physical activity among children and young people. The matter has been forwarded to the sports administration to be handled with relevant stakeholders.

A citizen proposal was submitted to the Skärholmen district council with nine suggestions to improve the inclusion of children with neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPD) in preschools and social services. The proposal includes staff training, adapted facilities, and better interaction. The district administration believes that several of the suggestions are already covered by existing work on accessibility and participation, but agrees on the importance of competence development and adaptations being made based on the specific needs of the operations. Individual education plans will be established to ensure staff have the right knowledge.

The Culture Committee is proposed to grant SEK 1.2 million to the Mossutställningar association for the establishment of a new studio house, Fjädermossa, in Sätra. Set to open in spring 2026 at Stensätravägen 9, this initiative will provide 28 studios and approximately 30 workspaces for professional artists, aiming to strengthen Stockholm's cultural infrastructure, particularly in the southwest where affordable studios are scarce.

The Sports Committee has approved an expanded investment of SEK 21.4 million in Sätra ice rink, an increase of SEK 10.1 million from the original 2022 decision. This higher cost is due to increased prices for equipment such as the rink boards, scoreboard, and sound system, as well as general price hikes since 2022, meaning the ice rink will receive upgraded equipment at a greater expense for the municipality.

The City of Stockholm is planning a major renovation and expansion of Lillholmsskolan in Skärholmen, which includes a new sports hall. The project, estimated to cost SEK 461.7 million, will provide the school with permanent, long-term capacity and modern facilities for adapted compulsory school. The sports hall will be accessible to the school during daytime hours and to local sports clubs in the evenings and on weekends.

Stockholm City plans to build a new, full-sized recycling center in Sätra. This facility, estimated to cost 337 million Swedish kronor, will replace the previous center in Sätra and help meet the city's needs for waste management and reuse. The aim is to increase capacity for bulky waste, hazardous waste, and materials for reuse, while creating a modern facility that reduces queues and simplifies sorting for residents.

Moderates proposed the immediate establishment of a new recycling center in western Söderort following the closure of the Sätra recycling center at the turn of 2024/2025, suggesting increased capacity at existing centers and a replacement for Sätra. In response, a new mini-recycling center will open in Skärholmen centrum in September 2025, while the search for a permanent, full-size facility continues. Additionally, Vantör’s recycling center has been rebuilt for increased capacity, and the mobile Returrundan has expanded its stops.

The board of AB Stockholmshem has appointed Olle Torefeldt as representative and Desiree Anger as alternate for the general meetings in the subsidiaries AB Stockholmshem Fastighetsnät and Stockholmshem i Skärholmen AB for the years up to and including 2026. The representative's role is to vote on matters concerning the companies' finances, such as annual reports and profit distribution, and to decide on board discharge. This is a formal decision to ensure Stockholmshem is represented at its subsidiaries' meetings.

The board of Stockholmshem has approved the company's operational plan and budget for 2026, but only plans for the construction start of 76 new homes, which Liberalerna and Moderaterna criticize. They believe Stockholmshem should focus on developing Stockholm houses with good quality and environmental performance, and collaborate with commercial actors, while also calling for larger apartments (70-90 sqm with 4-6 rooms) to lower production costs and meet tenant needs. The CEO also reported that resident relocation in the newly built Måsholmen 33 in Skärholmen is on par with other new constructions.

Councillors Anette Hellström and Johan Nilsson (M) proposed that the city immediately prioritize a replacement facility for the closed Sätra recycling center and increase capacity at existing recycling centers in southern Stockholm. The City Executive Board responded that a temporary recycling center in Skärholmen centrum will open in September 2025, and capacity at Vantör recycling center has been expanded, while work on a new, permanent recycling center in western Söderort continues.

The City of Stockholm plans to construct approximately 220 new rental apartments in Sätra, including a six-unit LSS housing facility, extending K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter's land allocation agreement by two years. While the city will cover utility relocations, K2A will compensate these costs through a higher ground lease fee for the initial ten years. The Sweden Democrats oppose this decision, arguing it leads to the loss of green spaces and deviates from the area's original planning.

This record concerns the steering group meeting for "Skärholmen together," an initiative aimed at engaging children and young people in Skärholmen. Discussions at the meeting included premises for the activities, planning for holiday programs like Winter Camp and Christmas break activities, and collaborations with sports clubs and schools. The goal is to offer meaningful activities and support local organizations in the area.

The Skärholmen Youth Council has met and discussed several important issues for young people in the district. The main focus is on increasing safety, especially for girls, and creating more jobs for young people. The council also plans to engage in work related to the Youth Clinic and the new Social Services Act, among other initiatives.

The Skärholmen Pensioner's Council met and discussed, among other things, a food strategy for elderly care across Stockholm. The council also raised concerns about snow removal in Skärholmen and the importance of an elderly perspective in official statements. Additionally, activities for spring 2026 were planned, information about elderly care was provided, and meeting times for the entire year were set.