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The Preschool Committee approved Aktiebolaget Eudora International's application to operate the independent preschool Eudora internationella förskola Gärdet with 64 places at Sehlstedsgatan 7, Norra innerstaden, starting June 10, 2026. However, some parties (V, S, MP) issued a special statement criticizing current legislation for limiting the municipality's ability to plan preschool operations based on actual need and population development, potentially leading to approvals even when there's an existing overcapacity of places, as in this case in Norra innerstaden.

The Preschool Committee decided to appoint Peter Sundström and Nils Lundborg as data protection officers for the Preschool Administration, effective 2026. These individuals, hired through the Service Administration, have been registered with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. This decision ensures Stockholm's preschool operations comply with personal data handling regulations.

The Social Welfare Committee addressed a proposal from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party regarding the emergency social services reviewing their procedures for acute accommodation, following instances where families with children were directed to unsafe housing. The administration believed existing routines were sufficient and continuously updated, and the committee approved the administration's response. The opposition lodged a reservation against the decision, advocating for a review focused on quality assurance for family accommodations.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved the administration's response to the Moderates' letter regarding the municipality's guidelines for disbursing grants to non-profit associations and adherence to democratic conditions. The administration stated they have never sought opinions from SÄPO or the Police Authority for grant applications but are discussing future collaborations with Police Region Stockholm. They also noted that only one grant was stopped during the current term for violating democratic conditions, but the same association later had the grant reinstated after taking corrective actions.

Stockholm's Social Welfare Committee approved a report on unanswered decisions under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) for Q1 2026. There were 158 unanswered LSS decisions, an increase of 39 from the previous year, and 131 unanswered SoL decisions, an increase of 20. The report, which cited reasons like resource shortages and individuals declining services, has been forwarded to the City Council.

The Social Services Committee approved a follow-up on a public-private partnership between the Social Welfare Administration and three Victim Support Centers in Stockholm. This partnership, which aims to support crime victims, handled 3,017 cases between April 1 and December 31, 2025, with a majority involving women. The administration found that operations proceeded as planned and met their objectives.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee has approved a public-private partnership with The Salvation Army to provide support for individuals exploited through prostitution and human trafficking. Starting June 10, 2026, and initially running until December 31, 2026, with an option for automatic extension until December 31, 2028, this agreement enables The Salvation Army's Safe Havens Trafficking Center to offer structured counseling, legal advice, and information on repatriation programs to this vulnerable group.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee approved continued collaboration with the Street Minds association to further develop the "Housing First" program. This partnership aims to support individuals experiencing long-term homelessness and those in transitional housing, helping them combat loneliness and move into independent living. The renewed agreement will extend the program's operating hours, building on a previous expansion that saw monthly visits increase from 40 to 140.

The Stockholm Social Services Committee approved the 2025 annual report for contract follow-up of social services and LSS operations, along with a 2026–2028 follow-up plan. The report indicated that most private providers met contractual requirements after interventions, but deficiencies primarily concerned routines, systematic quality work, and staff training. One 24-hour care contract for children and young people was terminated, and three crisis foster home contracts were cancelled due to serious shortcomings.

The Stockholm Social Services Committee approved the Social Welfare Administration's interim report on investigating the introduction of ACT teams, which are multi-professional teams for individuals with complex co-occurring conditions. Furthermore, the committee decided that the Social Welfare Administration should expand this assignment to include a pilot program with Region Stockholm. This expansion aims to prepare for an upcoming law change, effective January 1, 2028, that will mandate municipalities and regions to jointly provide coordinated care and support for individuals with mental disabilities.

The Social Welfare Committee approved a quality review of processing times for disability support services, such as personal assistance and special housing, in five city district administrations during spring 2026. The review found that most applications were handled in reasonable time, but identified shortcomings in documentation and in ensuring that time-limited decisions consistently reflected individual needs. The report was forwarded to all city district committees for their information and for further development work, with the Moderates issuing a separate statement emphasizing the need for increased equality and legal certainty in processing.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee approved the administration's proposal to join "Yrkesresan" starting July 2027. This professional development program for social services staff offers courses quality-assured by the National Board of Health and Welfare. The proposal, aimed at strengthening knowledge-based work and competence provision, was forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

The Social Welfare Committee approved its May 2026 monthly report, which projected a 6.8 million SEK surplus against budget, despite deficits in on-call and advisory services that are covered within the committee's overall budget. The committee announced plans to request additional funds in its second quarterly report for areas such as LSS-mandated camp activities, newly arrived individuals, and LOV-contracted family counseling.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved the Social Administration's report in response to the Audit Office's 2025 annual report. While the audit generally found the committee's operations to be appropriate and financially satisfactory, it also highlighted areas for improvement, such as deficiencies in fire safety, data protection, family home oversight, and payment card management. Additionally, the Moderates and Liberals noted concerns regarding fewer individuals experiencing improved situations from social services and a significant shortage of special service housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS).

The Social Welfare Committee approved the administration's statement regarding the City Executive Board's referral on an urban farming program. The committee noted the misleading use of "särskilda boenden" (special housing for the elderly/disabled) and requested clarification on "specialboenden," also emphasizing the need for knowledge support for organizations interested in urban farming in Stockholm.

The Social Welfare Committee approved the Social Services Department's statement on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, confirming that collaboration between preschools and social services functions well but needs strengthening, especially regarding early interventions and preventative work. The Liberals and Centre Party dissented, arguing the Social Services Department should investigate the low number of welfare reports originating from preschools.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee took note of information regarding several key social initiatives. This included summer camps for individuals with short-term stays under the LSS Act, with 193 participants in-house and 245 through procured services, as well as camps for Ukrainian children hosting 44 children and staff in August. The committee also received updates on new decision bases for LSS and SoL housing construction projects, which assign the committee increased responsibility for early-stage project costs.

The Culture Committee responded to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) regarding an El Sistema-inspired painting workshop at Kulturskolan. The Culture Administration was positive about the idea, noting good opportunities for such concepts in collaboration with schools, but emphasized that clear cooperation and a specific budget allocation would be needed for expansion. No separate investigation was required as this aligns with Kulturskolan's ongoing work on its Kulturskoleplan.

City Librarian Elisabeth Aquilonius informed the Culture Committee that Wedobooks, Stockholm Public Library's e-book provider, detected suspicious activity. Numerous e-book loans were made using stolen library card numbers and PINs, affecting several Swedish libraries. The incident has been reported to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and the Police.

The Culture Committee approved the Culture Department's response to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) and Jonas Naddebo (C) concerning a new performing arts venue for independent groups. The department concluded that a municipal venue could compete with existing actors, that current facilities meet needs due to new circus and dance establishments, and saw no need for a special inquiry.