Södermalm

The City Council was informed of three delegated decisions. Two concerned Lex Sarah reports, detailing serious deficiencies or risks of deficiencies within social services. The third decision pertained to a suspension made on March 25, 2026.

The Södermalm District Council approved an application for a permanent outdoor serving permit for Restaurant Vinvalvet at Södermalmstorg 8. This permit allows them to serve the public on their outdoor terrace from 11:00 to 23:00, between April 1st and October 30th annually. The council found no social or preventive obstacles and granted the permit in accordance with Stockholm City guidelines.

The Södermalm District Council approved Villa Valentina restaurant's application for a permanent serving permit at Slussbrogatan 10. This permit covers both the indoor restaurant and the outdoor seating, from Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The decision followed a social and preventive assessment that found no obstacles to granting the application.

The Södermalm District Council has approved a liquor license for Restaurant Liv at Slussbrogatan 10. This allows the restaurant to serve alcohol indoors and on its outdoor patio from Monday to Sunday, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 AM.

The Södermalm District Council approved Mint Restaurang's application for a permanent serving permit at Bjälbogatan 12. The permit allows serving indoors from 11:00 to 23:00 and outdoors from 11:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday, as the administration found no social or preventive grounds to deny it.

Södermalm District Council approved Restaurant Baggio's application for a serving permit at Krukmakargatan 24, allowing them to serve alcohol to the public in both the restaurant and its outdoor seating area. The restaurant can serve from 11:00 to 01:00 Monday to Sunday indoors, and from 11:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday for outdoor service, in line with City of Stockholm guidelines.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed a referral response from the City Executive Board regarding the digitization of personnel records within the City of Stockholm. The Council supported the proposal, anticipating it would enhance legal certainty, simplify information retrieval, and improve the work environment for archive, HR staff, and managers. The Council stressed the importance of thorough quality assurance for the systems and clear procedures during the transition.

The Södermalm District Council submitted a statement in response to a motion advocating for a more enjoyable Stockholm with increased culture, freedom, and social community. While the administration supported promoting culture in public spaces and "open streets," they recommended focusing initiatives on durable surfaces and deemed current alcohol bans appropriate for maintaining safety.

The City Council received a motion from Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposing an investigation into establishing more practice areas for motorcycle driving, as the existing site at Älvsjömässan is often overcrowded. While Södermalm District Administration saw value in shared use, they noted they are not responsible for parking areas and foresaw challenges in finding sufficiently large, suitable inner-city locations, especially due to noise concerns. Therefore, the administration submitted its opinion without making its own decision.

The Södermalm District Council, responding to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding the new activity requirement for social assistance recipients, had no objections to the proposal that the Labour Market Committee be responsible for providing activities. However, the council emphasized that Södermalm's own labour market initiatives should be available city-wide to more effectively meet residents' needs. This national activity requirement, proposed to take effect on July 1, 2026, obliges municipalities to offer activities to those covered by the requirement, aiming to bring them closer to work and self-sufficiency.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed the City Executive Board's referral regarding the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." The administration was positive about the plan, viewing it as a crucial guiding document for increasing gender equality in the city. The council submitted the administration's official statement in response to the referral, proposing, among other things, that the action plan could be shortened, that efforts to improve knowledge of gender equality analyses should be coordinated city-wide, and that an employer perspective was missing from the plan.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a proposal for common guidelines on how special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service (LSS), including social psychiatric support housing, are allocated. The administration supported the proposal, and the adopted guidelines will standardize procedures, increase legal certainty, and clarify responsibilities between district administrations and the social administration. They will also guide staff and help residents choose housing within the city's choice system.

The Södermalm District Council has given positive feedback on the proposed revised guideline for child safety in Stockholm's preschools. The administration believes the new guideline will strengthen child safety efforts by making them more systematic, equitable, cohesive, and practically applicable for preschools. The Council also suggested minor adjustments, such as relocating the "Overall responsibility for child safety work" section and clarifying terminology for certain safety areas.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed revised guidelines for financial assistance in Stockholm. These updated guidelines are less comprehensive, focusing on city-specific rules and omitting information already covered by national law. The Council submitted the administration's statement, which found the new guidelines positive but emphasized the need for more caseworker support, as its response to the City Executive Board's referral.

The Södermalm District Council approved the administration's statement addressing the Moderate Party's concerns about insufficient snow removal in Södermalm, Gamla stan, and Hammarby Sjöstad. The administration answered nine questions regarding issues like the number of error reports and maintenance of prioritized pedestrian paths, noting that ten of eleven reported issues were addressed on time. While lacking a specific prioritization plan for areas with many elderly residents, efforts are underway to improve collaboration with the traffic office during heavy snowfall.

The Södermalm District Council approved the March 2026 monthly report, which projected a year-end surplus of SEK 65.0 million. While elderly care is expected to contribute SEK 43.0 million to this surplus and other operations are balanced, the increasing need for social assistance and residential care places remains a challenge.

The Södermalm District Council decided to participate in a joint procurement of construction management services with the Kungsholmen and Norra Innerstaden District Councils. This collaboration aims to renew an expiring agreement from 2027 and streamline the process. The Södermalm District Administration will lead the procurement, resulting in two separate agreements.

The Södermalm District Council approved accepting an artistic mini-skateboard ramp as a donation. Funded by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee with SEK 375,000, the ramp will be built from Swedish oak by furniture makers and an artist, expected to be completed by June 2026. The administration was tasked with finding a suitable location for the ramp, designed for beginners to enhance spontaneous sports facilities in Södermalm.

The Södermalm District Council approved renting a space at Hennings gata 23–25 (Persikan 6) for a new preschool. The 10-year lease, with an annual rent of 2.7 million SEK, was forwarded to the Municipal Executive Board's Finance and Security Committee for approval. This four-unit preschool, accommodating 72 children, is set to open in August 2026, despite not fully meeting play area guidelines due to the dense urban environment.

The Södermalm District Council approved the budget basis for 2027, including guidelines for 2028 and 2029, and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. This document outlines the council's upcoming priorities, such as increased elderly care needs and adapting preschool facilities due to fewer children, while also highlighting challenges like rising civil defense costs, the need to strengthen skills provision, and an anticipated population decline in Södermalm until 2034.