Skarpnäck

The Skarpnäck District Council will review incoming and outgoing correspondence, including citizen proposals for a hobby horse track and stairs at Hammarbybacken. The proposal for stairs at Hammarbybacken will be forwarded to the Sports Department for further consideration.

A citizen proposal has been submitted to the Skarpnäck City District Administration requesting the construction of a hobby horse track within the district. The proposal will be handed over to the City District Administration for further processing.

The Skarpnäck City District Administration will report 16 unfulfilled decisions under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) for Q1 2026. Of these, 3 have been implemented, 12 remain unfulfilled, and 1 has been closed. The administration proposes that the district council approve the report, which indicates that individuals' choices to decline offers or await specific placements often impact implementation, but that compensatory measures are provided in the interim.

The Skarpnäck District Administration is tasked with responding to the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which provides an overview of preschool quality in the city, focusing on conditions, quality work, language development, and the compensatory mission. While generally positive, the administration seeks clearer descriptions of preschool development work and a standardized interpretation of group sizes across districts.

The Audit Office has reviewed Skarpnäck District Council's operations for 2025 and found them to be largely appropriate and financially satisfactory, with budget goals met. However, auditors highlighted the need to strengthen internal controls in areas such as financial administration, payment card handling, and payroll. Recommendations were also made to improve efforts against offensive treatment in preschools and the follow-up of fire safety in elder care.

A citizen proposal for artificial turf at Bagarmossen's open ball court, citing the gravel surface as unusable and artificial turf as the modern standard, has been rejected. The Park and Nature Administration declined the request, noting the court's recent renovation, the versatility of gravel courts, and the city's efforts to reduce microplastic and harmful substance dissemination in line with Environmental Program 2030.

A citizen proposal suggesting toy boxes in selected district playgrounds was submitted. While the administration supports initiatives that promote play, they believe this proposal would incur unbudgeted costs for purchasing, replenishing, and overseeing the toys.

A citizen proposal for a "Wall of Fame" in Skarpnäck, aiming to honor local role models and inspire youth, has been submitted to the Skarpnäck District Council. While the administration supports the idea, they deem the proposal unfeasible in its current form due to concerns regarding costs and regulations governing public space design.

A letter from politicians (M and L) inquired whether the municipality had insourced any social services. The administration responded that six group homes for individuals with disabilities (under the LSS Act) and two social psychiatry operations have been taken back into municipal management. According to the administration, follow-ups show these operations now have balanced budgets and improved quality and continuity.

Gunnar Caperius (C), Kristina Lutz (M), and other politicians inquired about the administration's cooperation with local associations, especially regarding holiday activities. The administration has now produced a report addressing these six questions and proposes that the committee submit this as its official response to the politicians' letter.

The Skarpnäck District Council will review its first quarterly report for 2026, which indicates the council is largely on track to meet its budget and goals. The report proposes adjustments to annual targets for youth center visits and summer jobs, along with revised, indexed rental fees for Skarpnäck cultural center, excluding rentals for children and youth.

The Culture Committee is set to consider a proposal to grant 1 million SEK in support to the Björkhagens Hjärta association. This funding would establish a new studio house in Björkhagen, owned by Svenska Bostäder, offering 30 studios and about 40 workspaces for professional artists. The house, also featuring public spaces for exhibitions and courses, is slated to open in autumn 2026.

The City Council is set to consider a proposal to amend Stockholm's general local public order regulations. This change would remove the existing dog exercise area at Nytorps gärde in Skarpnäck and replace it with a new, fenced dog park on a portion of the same land. According to the presenting City Commissioner, this will provide dog owners with a well-defined and more centrally located space, which is a welcome improvement.

AB Familjebostäder proposes that the board approves a 111 million SEK renovation of the property Kaggen 1 in Tallkrogen, comprising 161 apartments and 25 commercial spaces. The project aims to address deficiencies in the water and sewage systems, modernize the building, enhance safety in the basements, and prepare for electric vehicle charging. Construction is planned to begin in Q3 2026 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2028.

The Property Committee approved a status report for the construction of the Gränsberget sports hall in Kärrtorp, which will feature bleachers, eight changing rooms, and a café to benefit local schools and associations. However, the Moderates and Liberals expressed concern in a separate statement about a one-year delay in the timeline, pushing completion to late 2027, as well as the need for better cost control and clearer handling of building permits and agreements.

The City Executive Board is set to review a proposal from Micasa Fastigheter and the Skarpnäck District Council to construct a new care home in Bergholmsbacken, Bagarmossen. This extensive project, with an estimated investment exceeding 300 million SEK, will feature 80 apartments for the elderly, along with facilities for day activities and a senior meeting point, and will also require approval from the City Council.

The Disability Council for Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Skarpnäck, and Farsta met to receive updates from administrations, discussing accessibility at the Skarpnäck civic office and expressing concerns about the automatic transfer of social psychiatry clients to elder care at age 65, which can disrupt continuity. They were also briefed on safety and security efforts in Skarpnäck, with a council member suggesting specific attention to how crisis information reaches individuals who are both deaf and blind.

The Skarpnäck District Council will be informed about incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as excerpts from meeting minutes. This includes citizen proposals to replace gravel with artificial turf at Nytorps gärde and to build a dance floor in Skarpaby park, plus a viewpoint on advertising displays on Stångåvägen in Bagarmossen. The council will also receive information from reports by various departments, including the Culture Administration, Preschool Administration, and the City Executive Office.

The Skarpnäck District Council is set to review three citizen proposals: one suggests converting Tätorp's ball court into an artificial ice rink due to the lack of outdoor options in the district. Another proposes replacing the gravel football pitch at Nytorps gärde with artificial turf for increased usability for children and youth. The third aims to build a simple 30-square-meter dance floor in Skarpaby park for summer dance and activities.

The Skarpnäck District Council is addressing a letter from politicians concerned about the recruitment of children and youth into right-wing extremist groups. While the district administration reports no confirmed cases of such recruitment, they acknowledge the presence of right-wing extremist graffiti in public spaces and outline ongoing preventative work, collaboration with schools and police, and existing routines to handle concerns related to violent extremism, with further development of these procedures planned. They also assure that processes are in place to prevent the misuse of municipal premises and grants by inappropriate actors.