In November 2025, Stockholm Municipal Council decided to introduce new fees for market stalls, effective from January 2026. Several market traders have appealed this decision, claiming the new fees are unreasonably high and negatively impact their businesses, especially at Kärrtorpstorg. The City Executive Board now proposes that the city contest these appeals in the Administrative Court, arguing that the fees are reasonable and lawful, and based on a zone-division model that considers market location and attractiveness to better reflect usage.
Skarpnäck
Local politics in Skarpnäck, in brief.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
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| Jan 2026 | 9 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 19 | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 1 |
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The Skarpnäck Pensioners' Council discussed home care services during challenging road conditions and how support was provided, requesting a more thorough review of home care operations this spring. They also raised concerns about snow removal, plan a public dialogue on environment and climate, and wish to discuss safety and security with the district director and security coordinator.
This matter concerns the formal reporting of minutes and memoranda from the Skarpnäck City District Administration's management group meeting on January 15, 2026. The minutes, which cover ongoing administration and collaboration within the administration, have been digitally adjusted by several trade unions.
This is a list of incoming and outgoing matters for the Skarpnäck District Council. Citizen proposals include a request for an outdoor gym near the Tråget playground in Bagarmossen (the initial proposal concerned land owned by SISAB, but the citizen is open to another nearby location) and a book exchange shelf under the subway bridge at Willy Brandt's Park (this proposal will be forwarded to the Traffic Administration).
The Skarpnäck District Council has received two citizen proposals: one for a new, accessible 200 sqm skateboard ramp between Skarpnäck and Bagarmossen, and another for an outdoor gym or play area near Tråget playground in Bagarmossen, on the former site of Vitsippan preschool. The Council will investigate both proposals, including potential locations, and invite the citizens to future meetings to discuss their suggestions.
Opposition parties in Skarpnäck questioned the municipality about the Brödkaveln and Skarpaby playground programs and After School activities, asking about visitor numbers, opening hours, and staffing from January 2022 to June 2025. The administration responded that they lack complete statistics for the entire period but plan to develop better visitor tracking in the future. They also clarified that playgrounds are typically staffed by recreation center personnel during school terms and volunteer associations during holidays, while After School is run by recreation center staff.
Opposition parties in Skarpnäck questioned the district administration's work with summer jobs for youth, particularly regarding introduction, supervision, and meaningful tasks, following a report suggesting municipal summer jobs might lead to poorer wage development. The administration responded by stating they have clear routines for introduction, assign a supervisor at each workplace, and ensure meaningful tasks, emphasizing that these jobs provide important work experience and contribute to social sustainability, with 95 percent of Skarpnäck's youth expressing satisfaction.
Micasa Fastigheter plans to build a new care home with day activities and a meeting point for the elderly at Bergholmsbacken in Bagarmossen, with completion expected by late 2030, a year later than planned. Additionally, Micasa's board has tasked the CEO with taking over the leasehold rights for the properties Bjurbäcken 4, Korsholmen 61, and Lill-Klas 1 from Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB.
The Skarpnäck District Council will authorize specific politicians and officials to make swift decisions in urgent cases concerning the care of young people (LVU), substance abusers (LVM), and the placement of children in protected housing. This delegation aims to ensure immediate action in critical situations, such as emergency custody orders, when a decision cannot await a council meeting, thereby providing necessary protection and help to children and young people.
The Skarpnäck District Council is appointing new members to its Social Delegation for 2026. This delegation handles individual citizen cases and exercises public authority within social services. Monica Lövström (S) is proposed as chair and Johan Brege (M) as vice chair, alongside other members and substitutes from various parties.
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