Skarpnäck

This matter concerns a list of citizen proposals and letters submitted to the Skarpnäck District Council. Among the suggestions are a "Skarpnäck Wall of Fame," exclusively serving plant-based food in municipal operations, and making parts of Hammarbyhöjden center car-free. Other proposals include planting flowers in Nytorps Gärde and perennial beds in Magnebergsparken.

The Skarpnäck District Council presented its monthly report for January-February 2026, forecasting a balanced budget for the full year despite rising costs for premises, food, and salaries. However, the report highlights a risk of deficit in elderly care if the trend of increasing purchased housing places continues, while declining preschool enrollment is impacting the finances of preschool operations.

Skarpnäck District Council received 33 Lex Sarah reports in 2025, a decrease from the previous year. These reports concern deficiencies or risks of deficiencies within social services and disability support. While no cases were reported to IVO, eleven significant risks and twelve deficiencies were identified, and the council plans to continue internal training to improve quality and reduce investigation times.

The Skarpnäck City District Administration reported that 17 decisions regarding support and services under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) could not be implemented within three months during the last quarter of 2025. Of these, five have since been implemented, eight remain outstanding, and four were closed without implementation due to factors like staffing shortages, applicants not selecting providers, or declining offers while awaiting specific housing.

The City of Stockholm has updated its guidelines for artificial turf, rubber granulate, and cast-in-place rubber on surfaces like playgrounds and sports fields. The aim is to reduce the spread of environmentally and health-damaging chemicals and microplastics. The city now recommends avoiding these materials as much as possible in favor of more environmentally friendly alternatives, and imposes stricter requirements on materials that are still used. The Skarpnäck City District Administration welcomes the new requirements and wants all committees and companies to adhere to them rigorously.

The City of Stockholm is launching a new digital map for its general local public order regulations, aiming to make rules clearer and more accessible for residents. Additionally, a change to the regulations proposes that dog owners must now clean up after their dogs throughout all of Stockholm, not just the inner city as before. This ensures the same rules apply to all dog owners across the entire city.

The City of Stockholm is implementing a new program for planning and designing preschool facilities to ensure all preschools meet the same high standards for quality, safety, and functionality, while also making the planning process more efficient and cost-effective. The Skarpnäck City District Administration supports the program, believing it will promote equality and improve conditions for children's development.

The Skarpnäck District Council is set to decide on Dalens Pizzeria's application to serve alcohol. The administration proposes approving the pizzeria, located at Fyrskeppsvägen 23, for alcohol service to the public daily between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM. This recommendation is based on an assessment that there are no social or preventative obstacles, nor any negative impacts on children.

Café Dough at Halmstadsvägen 43 in Johanneshov applied for a permit to serve alcohol to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from 11:00 to 22:00. The Skarpnäck District Council proposes approval, seeing no obstacles from a social and preventative perspective, meaning Café Dough will be able to serve alcohol if the permit is granted.

The Skarpnäck District Council is tasked with providing an opinion on the City of Stockholm's action plan for children's rights and influence until 2030. This plan aims to combat discrimination and promote equal living conditions for all children in the city, partly by strengthening their participation and access to welfare. The Skarpnäck District Council supports the plan but emphasizes that children's participation must be meaningful in practice.

Residents in Skarpnäck, Bagarmossen, Kärrtorp, Björkhagen, and Hammarbyhöjden have complained about poor snow removal, particularly on streets and pedestrian/bicycle paths, making it difficult for the elderly, disabled, and families with children to get around. The district administration states they are responsible for parkland while the Traffic Office handles street areas, and their cooperation works despite many complaints regarding streets. The administration believes snow removal on parkland has functioned well and existing agreements are sufficient, even though preschools and facilities for the elderly and disabled have experienced some problems.

A citizen proposed installing a basketball hoop at Gullpigan playground in northern Hammarbyhöjden due to a local shortage. The Skarpnäck District Administration supports this, noting the location is far enough from homes to prevent noise disturbance. Construction is planned for 2026, funded by park investment means, providing residents with a new opportunity for spontaneous sports.

A citizen proposed opening a new cultural center or youth recreation center in Bagarmossen. The district council thanks the citizen for the suggestion but rejects it, as there are no plans to establish a new recreation center. Instead, they will continue to develop and strengthen existing recreation centers and Skarpnäck cultural center to provide meaningful leisure activities for young people.

A citizen proposed building a new 200 m² skateboard ramp between Bagarmossen and Skarpnäck to create an accessible meeting place for all ages, citing insufficient existing ramps. However, the administration rejects the proposal due to financial constraints and the area's high natural value, as it is currently being investigated for potential designation as a nature reserve.

Residents of Bagarmossen proposed an outdoor gym on the site of the demolished Vitsippan preschool. While the administration supports the idea, they cannot build it now due to the land not being designated as parkland and its future being uncertain. The nearest outdoor gym is approximately 700 meters away in Brotorp.

The Skarpnäck District Council has compiled all citizen proposals received in 2025, totaling 23 proposals and 26 viewpoints. Urban environment and development accounted for 43% of these, while culture and recreation made up 30%. The council approved or partially approved about 20% of the proposals, rejected 60%, and 20% are still pending.

The Skarpnäck District Council will join other southern districts in a joint procurement to find a contractor for park investments and major maintenance work, allowing for the renovation and improvement of parks, pathways, stairs, and playground equipment. This agreement, estimated to cost the Skarpnäck District Council approximately 8 million SEK annually, is set to begin on November 18, 2026.

The Skarpnäck District Council has approved how association grants for 2025 were utilized. A total of SEK 518,000 was distributed to 35 associations, with an additional SEK 300,000 going to 12 associations in an extra round; most used funds as planned for activities like youth programs, senior events, and amateur culture. Three associations had to repay part of their grant as they couldn't fully implement their activities.

The Skarpnäck District Council is distributing SEK 600,000 in association grants for 2026 to 35 out of 42 applicants. These grants aim to support local community life in areas such as children's and youth activities, elder care, amateur culture, disability work, and environmental initiatives. The council will also cover approximately SEK 410,000 in rental costs for association premises.

Löparnas vänner IF sought permission from the Sports Committee to build a clubhouse and storage shed at Kärrtorp Sports Ground, citing a need for dedicated space to develop their youth-focused running club. However, the Sports Administration denied the request due to limited space and an unwillingness to grant new individual leases, instead planning an inventory of existing storage facilities that could potentially improve Löparnas vänner IF's current storage.