Skarpnäck

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Stockholm Culture Committee has granted 1 million SEK to the association Björkhagens hjärta for establishing a new studio house in Björkhagen. This house will feature 30 studios, about 40 workspaces, and public areas for exhibitions and courses, with an anticipated opening in autumn 2026. The decision was made despite a reservation from the Sweden Democrats, who argued for higher self-financing requirements and prioritizing public funds for broader cultural initiatives.

The City Executive Board decided to approve the Skarpnäck District Council's proposal to amend the local public order regulations. This entails removing an existing dog exercise area at Nytorps gärde and replacing it with a new dog park within parts of the same area. The decision will be reported to the Stockholm County Administrative Board and will take effect after approval and publication on the municipality's digital notice board.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder has approved the renovation of Kaggen 1 in Tallkrogen, which includes 161 homes, at an estimated cost of 111 million SEK. This project aims to fix water and drainage issues, modernize basements, and improve outdoor areas for increased safety and better protection against heavy rainfall. Construction is set to begin in Q3 2026 and conclude 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.

A citizen proposal suggests upgrading Magnebergsparken in Enskededalen with perennial beds, bushes, and more lilacs, also dividing the park into "rooms" for play, grilling, and relaxation. The Skarpnäck district administration is positive and includes the park in its long-term renovation plans, but no investments are planned before a major upgrade can begin, earliest 2030, due to the high cost exceeding the district administration's budget.

The Skarpnäck District Council is set to review a citizen proposal from Åsa Malmström to create deer-resistant flowering field edges around Nytorps gärde to support pollinators, arguing it would benefit visitors and the ecosystem. However, the district administration recommends against pursuing the proposal in its current form, citing existing initiatives like meadow mowing and bulb planting for biodiversity, and concerns that wide flowering zones would impact accessibility, maintenance, and incur unbudgeted costs.

The Skarpnäck District Committee will consider a citizen proposal for all municipal meals to be entirely plant-based, citing reduced emissions and more efficient preparation of special diets. The District Administration notes they already work to reduce meat consumption per city programs, but a fully plant-based diet is currently offered as a special option, not the standard.