Södermalm

The Södermalm District Council will consider an application for a serving permit for Restaurant Vinvalvet at Södermalmstorg 8. The administration proposes that the council approve a permanent permit for the outdoor seating area, allowing the restaurant to serve alcohol daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, from April to October each year.

The meeting will receive information on Lex Sarah reports concerning abuses within social services, covering both municipal and private operations. Additionally, a decision regarding a suspension from March 2026 will be reported.

The Södermalm District Council is set to decide on a liquor license application from Restaurant Villa Valentina at Slussbrogatan 10. The restaurant seeks permission to serve alcohol daily from 11:00 to 01:00, both indoors and on their outdoor patio. The Södermalm District Administration recommends approval, finding no social or preventative obstacles.

The Södermalm District Council will review an application for a liquor license for Restaurang Liv at Slussbrogatan 10. The administration proposes that the council approves the application for both the restaurant and its outdoor seating, allowing them to serve alcohol daily from 11:00 AM to 01:00 AM. This decision is proposed to take effect immediately.

The Södermalm District Council will review Mint Restaurant's application for a liquor license at Bjälbogatan 12. The restaurant seeks permission to serve alcohol to the public indoors daily from 11 AM to 11 PM and outdoors daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. The administration proposes approval, finding no social or preventative obstacles.

The Södermalm District Council will consider an application for a serving permit for Restaurant Baggio at Krukmakargatan 24. The administration proposes that the council approves the application, allowing the restaurant to serve alcohol indoors from 11:00 to 01:00 and on its outdoor patio from 11:00 to 22:00, Monday through Sunday.

The City Executive Board proposes that Stockholm City introduce digital personnel files for its employees to streamline management, increase security, and improve document searchability. The plan involves scanning existing paper files over five years at an estimated cost of 70 million SEK.

Motioners propose making Stockholm a more vibrant city with more culture, freedom, and social interaction, drawing inspiration from cities like Berlin, by making more land available for cultural activities, lowering temporary rental fees, lifting alcohol bans in certain public spaces, allowing outdoor dining on special "free weekends," and introducing "open streets" with art, food, and music. Södermalm's district administration supports promoting culture in public spaces and "open streets," but deems current alcohol bans on Södermalm necessary for safety, has no objections to "open-air dinners," refers fee-related issues to the traffic office, and notes existing collaborations with SL for major events.

A motion from Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposes that Stockholm investigate creating more motorcycle practice areas, as the single existing site at Älvsjömässan is often overcrowded. The motion argues more areas would improve safety for new riders and support sustainability by encouraging motorcycle use. While Södermalm district administration is open to exploring shared spaces, they foresee challenges in finding sufficiently large inner-city locations due to environmental concerns like noise.

The Södermalm District Council is to respond to a referral from the City Executive Board concerning new activity requirements for individuals receiving social assistance. The proposal stipulates that the Labour Market Committee will be responsible for providing the activities mandated by the new law, effective July 1, 2026. Södermalm's administration has no objections but suggests that Södermalm's own labour market initiatives should be utilized more broadly across the city to meet diverse resident needs and optimize resources.

The Södermalm District Council will review a referral response regarding the City Executive Board's proposed "Action Plan for a Gender-Equal Stockholm 2030," which aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all Stockholm residents regardless of gender. Södermalm's administration is positive about the plan but suggests shortening it, coordinating knowledge-enhancing efforts on gender equality analyses, and adding an employer perspective.

The Södermalm District Council is to comment on new city-wide guidelines for the allocation of special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), including social psychiatric supported housing. These guidelines aim to standardize and legally secure procedures across Stockholm, clarifying responsibilities between the Social Welfare Administration and the district administrations. They will provide support for staff and providers, covering aspects like expressions of interest and waiting list management.

Södermalm district administration responded to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding new guidelines for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools. The administration proposes replacing eight existing action plans with clearer routines for preschools concerning fire, crimes against children, and fatalities, and publishing four new guides in 2026 on key safety areas like children at risk and discrimination, aiming to improve and standardize child safety efforts.

The Södermalm District Council is to provide an opinion on a proposal from the City Executive Board regarding new guidelines for financial assistance in Stockholm. These new, less comprehensive guidelines focus on aspects unique to Stockholm, as national legislation and practice already cover much ground. The proposal includes provisions such as not counting habilitation and apprentice allowances as income when calculating assistance, and introducing a special summer holiday allowance for children in families receiving long-term financial aid.

Moderaterna on Södermalm submitted nine questions to the district administration regarding deficiencies in snow removal in Södermalm, Gamla stan, and Hammarby Sjöstad, highlighting the particular impact on the elderly, disabled, and families with children. The administration responded, noting eleven complaints and two praises since January 2026, with most issues resolved within the agreed timeframe. They acknowledged the lack of a specific collaboration routine with the traffic office during heavy snowfall and a special prioritization plan for areas with many elderly residents, but stated that work is underway to improve cooperation.

Södermalm's District Council will review the March 2026 monthly report, which projects a 65.0 million SEK surplus for the year, primarily due to elder care. However, costs for financial assistance and nursing home care are expected to rise throughout the year.

The Södermalm District Council proposes a joint procurement of new framework agreements for construction management services, together with the Kungsholmen and Norra Innerstaden councils. The current agreements expire in February 2027 and cannot be extended. Construction managers are essential for ensuring the correct execution of park renovation projects and other construction work within the districts.

The Södermalm District Administration proposes that the board accept a donation of a mini artistic skateboard ramp. This beginner-friendly ramp, crafted from Swedish oak by furniture makers and an artist with funding from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee, will be placed in Södermalm, possibly near Kornboden playground, with the administration covering transport and any groundwork costs.

The Södermalm District Council is proposed to approve a ten-year lease for a new preschool, Förskolan Persikan, at Hennings gata 23–25. The preschool, planned to open in August 2026, will accommodate 72 children across four departments. The annual rent for the 656 square meter premises, which includes a 602 square meter preschool yard, will be approximately 2.7 million SEK.

The Södermalm District Council is proposed to approve a basis for the 2027 budget, with a focus for 2028 and 2029, before forwarding it to the City Executive Board. This budget document outlines how the council plans to address demographic shifts, such as an increasing elderly population and fewer children, alongside challenges related to safety and social interventions, including those stemming from the new Social Services Act.