Södermalm

A citizen proposal calls for expanding the pier by the Sockerbruket block on Södermalm, as it is widely used by both children and adults. The district administration recommends not prioritising the proposal, as the city is investigating a new swimming area by Eriksdalslunden allotment gardens and plans to build a sun deck at Tanto beach; a larger pier could also affect cultural heritage values.

A citizen proposal calls for a public toilet at Hammarbybacken, as the area attracts many visitors and a toilet is currently available only when the café is open. Södermalm District Administration proposes that the possibility be explored in a future planning process for the site, which will also review walking areas, traffic safety and stormwater management.

A citizen proposal suggests building an open-air dance floor beneath Ringvägen by Tantolunden, with lighting to make the area more lively and create a place for people to meet. The administration recommends not building it there for now, as the bridge needs renovation and a larger dance floor is planned for Eriksdalslunden instead; once the renovation is complete, the site could be considered for another use.

A citizen proposal suggests that Orion Preschool be allowed to use part of Ånghästparken as a larger preschool yard, giving children better opportunities for outdoor play and physical activity. Södermalm District Administration proposes that the committee respond that the proposal cannot be implemented, because the detailed development plan designates the area as a park and the park needs to remain accessible to everyone.

A resident proposes installing swings and a small climbing frame on the lawn at Högbergsgatan 76C, partly to give more children a place to play and improve safety. Södermalm District Administration proposes that the committee respond that the rocky ground makes construction technically difficult, and that the nearby playground at Bergsgruvan meets the need; existing playgrounds should be prioritised for renovation.

The Södermalm District Council will consider 21 citizen proposals submitted in September 2026. The proposals cover topics including more trees and parks, sports facilities, speed bumps, lighting and art; some are proposed for investigation by the district administration, while others will be referred to the relevant authorities.

The Cultural Affairs Committee’s Council for Disability Issues will submit the minutes from its meeting on 1 September 2026. The Council discussed the city’s programme on children’s right to culture, including how more children with disabilities and other groups can take part, as well as accessibility at Medborgarhuset and the proposed role of a cultural coordinator.

The Group Board will receive a report on twelve matters, including a final report on 169 new homes in the Mangon block on Södermalm and Stockholm Stadshus AB’s consultation responses to several government inquiries and proposals. The responses cover areas including cultural funding, the climate impact of buildings, urban farming, waste, energy, and phasing out fossil fuels.

The City Council will consider a proposal to sell around 1,800 square metres of land at Tengdahlsgatan and Barnängsgatan to Folkhem Ceder AB for the Färgarplan project. The plans include around 50 owner-occupied apartments in wooden buildings, with commercial premises on the ground floors; construction is scheduled to start in 2028, with residents moving in from 2030. The sale is expected to bring the city around SEK 192.4 million.

The secretary announced that Helena Wessberg from the City Planning Office would provide an update on work on the new comprehensive plan at the next meeting on 19 October 2026. No substantive matters or decisions concerning the plan were discussed at the meeting.

The board approved S:t Erik Tullhusen AB’s revised budget proposal for 2027 and its financial direction for 2028–2029. No voting results or reservations were reported.

The board approved S:t Erik Tullhusen AB’s second interim report and forecast for 2026. The minutes noted no specific objections or voting results.

The Cultural Affairs Committee is to register the minutes from the Disability Council’s meeting on September 1, 2026. The council was informed about the city’s program for children’s right to culture, which aims to give all children better opportunities to experience and create culture, with particular focus on, among others, children with disabilities and children in low-income households. The council also discussed inadequate accessibility at Medborgarhuset at Medborgarplatsen, where a high curb makes it difficult for special transport services, as well as a proposal for a more equal role for cultural coordinators in the city districts.

The Real Estate Administration proposes that the city investigate modernizing the Katarinaberget special shelter beneath Södermalm, between Katarinavägen and Björns trädgård. The shelter can accommodate around 11,000 people, and the garage has space for 550 cars; the investigation is estimated to cost up to SEK 9 million, while the project could later cost more than SEK 300 million. The aim is to restore the shelter’s function and eventually open the garage for rental, with construction planned to start in 2028 and be completed in 2031.

The committee considered a citizen proposal to investigate the local effects of the needle exchange programme on Södermalm. The administration found that the programme’s impact could not be separated from that of other services, since several support services are located in the Maria district; the source material does not state the outcome of the decision.

The administration proposed banning alcohol at Hornstulls strand, where drug dealing and people under the influence of alcohol or drugs were causing a sense of insecurity. The ban would give the police better opportunities to target their efforts and help improve public safety, but the supporting documents do not state what the meeting decided.

The Södermalm District Council considered its second interim report for 2026. The administration assessed that the City Council’s three overarching goals would be met and forecast a surplus of SEK 65 million before transfers of results and SEK 53.2 million after.

The Södermalm District Council commented on the government’s proposals for a more equitable preschool system with better support for children’s language development. The proposals included compulsory preschool for some children, rules on group sizes and staff-to-child ratios, and requirements for staff to have knowledge of Swedish.

The City Executive Board’s Finance and Public Safety Committee approved the Södermalm District Council’s lease of premises at Lignagatan 12 for a production kitchen and restaurant, at an annual rent of SEK 3.1 million in the first year. The kitchen will prepare food for residential care homes and home-care services for older people, and help ensure secure food deliveries during crises; Deputy Mayors Fjellner (M) and Avci (L) dissented, opposing an open restaurant run by the city.

The motion proposes that Stockholm introduce cultural sound zones, including in the Slakthusområdet area and parts of Södermalm, where higher noise levels could be accepted in the evenings and at night to protect concerts, nightclubs and other cultural activities as new housing is built. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city considers the Environmental Code’s noise regulations to apply equally everywhere, and that cultural and nightlife activities should instead be supported through planning, clearer permits and existing strategies.