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The administration provided an update on the evacuation of Olovslund School. In response to members’ questions, it said that evacuation options and an analysis of the impact on children would be presented ahead of a forthcoming implementation decision. The committee also received information about the procurement of a new child and student register, school transport, and the increase in Stockholm’s target achievement rate by 1.5 percentage points to 89 percent.

The administration informed the committee about the second interim report, a long-term review and the next committee meeting. The information also covered applications for legal guardians, recruitment of representatives, an audit and a personal data incident; the minutes recorded no decision.

The Finance and Public Safety Committee approved the submission of a report on Stockholm’s long-term finances. The report noted that an ageing population and fewer children are changing welfare needs, while investment is increasing the city’s costs and borrowing requirements; it therefore stressed the importance of surpluses, sound financial management and clear priorities.

The Executive Committee’s Finance and Security Subcommittee approved the financial monthly report for August 2026. The report showed that the municipal group’s external borrowing was SEK 86.8 billion and that financial risk monitoring had found no breaches of the limits set by the City.

Linnéa Vinge (SD) submitted a written proposal on the classification of workplace injuries and related interventions and measures in the City of Stockholm. It was referred to the responsible city commissioner’s office for preparation.

The Executive Board noted its responses to two consultations: one on the EU’s rules for packaging and packaging waste, and one on contingency planning for the public wastewater service. The minutes record no further decision on the responses.

The Executive Committee responded to the consultation on a state investment program for culture with the City of Stockholm’s comments. The city was generally in favor of tax deductions for cultural donations and public matching funds, but stressed that the money must be additional and not replace public funding. The Liberals entered a reservation, and the Moderates submitted a special statement.

The City Executive Board decided to respond to the Ministry of Finance’s consultation with the City of Stockholm’s views on the EU proposal for rules on cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI). The City supported the goals but called for clearer rules and consideration of municipalities’ responsibilities, energy supply, security, and the ability to choose between different providers.

The Executive Committee responded to the consultation with the City of Stockholm’s comments. The City was broadly in favour of the proposal to increase the standard compensation to 150 per cent for encroachments on land by certain power lines, but wanted the wording of the legislation to be clarified.

The City Executive Board responded to Region Stockholm’s consultation with the City’s comments on possible metro routes to the Bromma Airport area. The City stressed the need for high-capacity public transport and for planning solutions to be used before the metro is completed; no final decision had been made on whether to build the metro or which route to choose. The Moderates and Liberals, the Sweden Democrats, and the Centre Party submitted separate statements on the airport’s future and public transport.

The City Executive Board responded to the Swedish Transport Administration’s consultation with the City of Stockholm’s statement. The City supported simplifying the planning process for smaller measures on state roads, but stressed that municipalities’ expanded responsibilities must be accompanied by a clear division of responsibilities and increased funding.

The Board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to approve the report for the year’s second four-month period and the forecast for the full year 2026. The report shows, among other things, 498,056 visitors and SEK 77.7 million in ticket revenue during January–August, while the forecast for the year’s result is negative SEK 418 million, roughly in line with the budget.

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to adopt four policy documents through 2030: action plans for the rights of LGBTQI people, national minorities and the Sámi, Roma inclusion, and an age-friendly city. The plans aim to promote equal rights, better treatment, and greater accessibility in the city’s operations, including more accessible housing and urban environments for older people; previous guidelines and strategies will be replaced.

The Preschool Committee decided to adopt an updated delegation framework and to delegate decision-making authority to the officials designated at the lowest decision-making level. The changes included three new types of matters, adjusted decision-making levels, and clearer rules on personal data, the sale of assets, and grants for work shoes; the new framework took effect on 23 September 2026 and replaced the previous one.

The Preschool Committee rejected Förskolan Forskargläntan AB’s application to operate an independent preschool with 82 places at Tenstavägen 101–103 in Järva. The investigation found that the ownership and management group did not meet the Education Act’s requirements for sufficient knowledge, and the decision was adjusted immediately.

The Preschool Board approved the administration’s response to the inquiry into a more equitable, language-developing preschool system and forwarded it to the City Executive Board; the item was adjusted immediately. The administration was largely positive about smaller groups, better staffing levels, and higher language and education requirements, but warned of costs, a lack of premises, and increased administration, and objected to the municipality being responsible for assessing children’s language skills. The Liberals, Moderates, and Sweden Democrats submitted reservations in support of their own, more positive proposals, while the Centre Party issued a special statement.

Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is to submit several consultation responses and authorizations for central procurements to the board. The company proposes, among other things, supporting the city’s plans for regional urban centers, children’s rights, gender equality, events, and culture, and wants Stockholm to be able to host more international festivals, such as a theater festival in 2029. The company also supports a state investment program for culture with tax deductions for donations and matching grants, but believes the funding must not reduce existing cultural appropriations and that the program’s first four years may be too short for evaluation.

The Board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to establish which employees may authorize purchases, invoices, cash payments, and salary payments. The proposal updates the authorization plan following staffing changes and is intended to support secure procedures and stronger internal control over the company’s disbursements.

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to adopt an updated financial policy for Stockholms Stadshus AB. The policy regulates how the companies’ loans, investments, payment flows and financial risks are to be managed, as well as which reports the companies must submit.

The Preschool Administration proposes that the Preschool Committee approve four joint guidelines for Stockholm’s municipal preschools: concerning children who are being harmed at home, confidentiality, crimes against children, and discrimination and degrading treatment. The guidelines will help city districts and preschools establish clear procedures, including for reports of concern to social services, protecting personal data, and responding to urgent crimes, so that children receive more equal protection throughout the city.