Skärholmen

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 Education Committee noted and filed several decisions from the City Council and other committees from May 2026, which pertain to the committee's areas of activity. These decisions included a revised agreement on cost responsibility for assistive devices in preschools and schools, and an updated implementation decision regarding SISAB's (Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB) renovation and expansion projects.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Vikingaberget-Johannesdal biotope protection area in Skärholmen, covering approximately 10.4 hectares, to preserve and develop natural values associated with old trees. This decision was made despite reservations from the Liberals and the Centre Party, with the latter having initially proposed a referral back. The area comprises old coniferous and noble deciduous forest with very old trees that provide important habitats for birds, bats, and other species.

The City Executive Board decided to propose that the City Council approve the Exploitation Committee's right to continue with investigations and design work for stage 1 of the Mälaräng project, with a total project expenditure of SEK 146.3 million. Stage 2, which includes the reconstruction of the Bredäng interchange and approximately 1100 homes, is postponed until conditions improve. The Christian Democrats reserved their position against the decision.

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 Education Committee reported having reviewed decisions from the City Council, the City Executive Board, and the city's various committees. Specifically, decisions concerning a revised implementation for Lillholmsskolan and an investigation into Eriksdalsskolan were noted.

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.

The City Executive Board circulated proposed roadmaps for regional urban centers, including Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik, for consultation with various city departments. Skärholmen City District Administration responded positively to Region Stockholm's development of these roadmaps, but requested clearer language regarding green-blue values like recreation and climate adaptation. They also emphasized the importance of the roadmap's flexibility to align with existing municipal collaborations in Kungens kurva-Skärholmen.

The Skärholmen District Council approved the 2025 activity report for the medically responsible nurse (MAS). The report highlighted improvements in patient safety and quality at Sätra care and nursing home, including more risk assessments for falls, malnutrition, and pressure sores. However, areas like healthcare documentation, follow-up on deviations, and controlled counting of narcotics still require development.

The Skärholmen City District Committee approved a values-based public partnership (IOP) with the association Medveten Konsumtion Sverige, running from May 2026 to April 2028. This partnership aims to boost residents' knowledge and engagement in sustainable living through activities like study circles and lectures on circular economy, reuse, and sustainable food consumption. The committee will contribute 400,000 SEK over the period and provide meeting venues.

The Skärholmen District Council approved its March 2026 monthly report, which forecasts a balanced budget despite deficits in certain areas. Economic assistance is projected to be SEK 2.3 million over budget due to more households receiving aid, influenced by the economy and high rents in new housing. Additionally, support and services for people with disabilities, including personal assistance under LSS, are expected to have a deficit of SEK 4.3 million.