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The motion proposes giving Stockholm’s architecture policy, building regulations, and strategy for detached-house and villa areas greater importance in all urban planning. It also seeks to strengthen cooperation between committees and introduce regular follow-up, while the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered since the city already conducts training, follow-ups, and produces joint handbooks.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposes that Stockholm investigate establishing a competence center against transnational oppression, where knowledge can be collected and shared and people at risk can receive guidance and legal support. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as several of the tasks are deemed to be the responsibility of the state, but the city supports increased cooperation with government agencies; the Liberals instead want the Origo service to serve as a model.

The City Council will consider Jan Jönsson’s (L) motion calling for Stockholm’s schools to use the phonics method more extensively, in which pupils connect letters with sounds. The City Executive Office and the Education Committee propose that the motion be considered answered without being approved, as phonics is important but needs to be combined with teaching vocabulary, language comprehension and other language-development approaches; Stockholm University also warns against politicians prescribing teachers’ methods in detail.

Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) propose bringing the city’s parking garages under Stockholm Parkering to clarify responsibility and improve operational efficiency. The City Executive Board instead proposes that the motion be considered answered, since coordination already takes place through agreements and entering into more long-term agreements is considered easier than transferring ownership; such a change could otherwise be costly and complicated due to property formation, detailed plans, shelters and tax issues.

Dennis Wedin (M) proposes measures to increase competition among grocery stores and ultimately lower food prices. The proposals include competition analyses in new planning, a review of detailed development plans, and an expedited process for new stores; however, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already working to identify new store locations and does not consider an expedited process necessary.

The City Council will consider a proposal to investigate moving Stockholm’s winter break from week 9 to week 6, so that more children who remain in the city can enjoy snow and winter activities. The City Executive Board proposes responding to the motion without conducting the investigation, since snow cannot be guaranteed and a change could create problems for families, schools, associations, and businesses that plan around the current holiday week.

The motion proposes that Stockholm sign the cooperation agreement with Kyiv and establish a recurring process enabling municipal administrations and companies to donate equipment they no longer need to Ukraine’s reconstruction. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already supports Ukraine and is investigating donations based on Ukraine’s actual needs; an agreement should be signed when deemed possible.

Andréa Hedin and Per Rosencrantz (Moderate Party) propose that Stockholm map honour-related violence and oppression at least once per electoral term, from compulsory school through upper secondary school, to monitor developments and improve support and preventive measures. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered without being approved, as the City Executive Office and the Social Affairs Committee see no current need for a new survey, while the Education Committee considers recurring surveys a burden on school staff; instead, the city wants to prioritise shared procedures and cooperation between schools, social services and the police.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes that Stockholm sell land outside the municipality that is no longer strategically important, including in Botkyrka, Ekerö, Huddinge, Järfälla and Nacka. The proposal concerns more than 2,000 hectares, but the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already sells such land on an ongoing basis when market conditions allow; the remaining land includes nature reserves and land in Masmo leased by the Swedish Transport Administration.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes that the City of Stockholm create a joint web portal where residents can search all citizen proposals, responses, and decisions from district councils and specialist committees, for example by date, district, and subject. The motion also calls for the city’s administrations to improve feedback to those who submit proposals; the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by noting that work on clearer procedures and better information is already under way.

Jan Jönsson and Elin Hjelmestam (Liberals) propose that Stockholm launch a pilot project for solar panels on the façades of municipal buildings and then investigate how more such installations could be made possible. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without assigning any new tasks, since previous projects show that façade-mounted solar panels often produce less electricity and cost more than rooftop panels, while some consultation bodies consider façades a possible complement where roof space is limited.

The motion’s authors, Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals), propose appointing a contract controller at the Traffic Office to review, negotiate, and monitor contracts, reducing the risk of cost increases and protecting Stockholm taxpayers’ money. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the Traffic Office has already hired a contract controller and is working on improved risk assessments and contract monitoring.

Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (the Liberals) propose a strategy to create more allotment gardens and urban growing spaces in Stockholm, including by identifying suitable land, establishing temporary growing areas, and reducing waiting times. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already developing a program for urban-adjacent cultivation; at the same time, Södermalm District Council believes new areas should primarily be located in the outer city, while several consultation bodies point to competition for the city’s land.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes that Stockholm appoint a waste ombudsman for two years to review the expenditures of administrations, municipal companies and district councils, and propose efficiencies outside the municipality’s core responsibilities. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already has budget management, internal controls and municipal auditing; according to the deputy mayor, a new function could create duplication and more bureaucracy.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate lighter-colored and colored road surfaces and sidewalks to reduce heat in the city, make streets more attractive, and potentially save energy on lighting. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered without conducting a general citywide investigation, as more trees and greenery are considered more effective; lighter paving could, however, be tested locally. The Traffic Office also warns of higher costs, increased maintenance, and poorer contrasts for road markings and people with visual impairments.

The motion proposes that Stockholm develop a joint Facility Management strategy covering how the city manages services such as property maintenance, technical operations, cleaning, reception and mail. The aim is to reduce costs and improve service; according to the motion, coordination in the Technical Administration Building has reduced costs by around 10 percent. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered because work is already underway through the city’s procurement organisation, while the Property Committee points out that a joint strategy could generate substantial savings, although overly standardised services could reduce flexibility.

The motion proposes that Stockholm identify underused spaces and transform them into green meeting places, mini-parks, new quays, and urban swimming areas. It proposes assigning the Exploitation Committee and City Planning Committee to identify suitable sites and having the city develop an action plan, but the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered since similar work is already underway through initiatives such as Greener Stockholm.

The motion proposes that the City Planning Committee and the Exploitation Committee develop an action plan for more row houses and row-house-style homes, partly to give families with children more spacious housing options and reduce overcrowding. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already addressing the issue through existing planning and budget processes, while land shortages and the goal of 140,000 new homes by 2035 limit how many row houses can be built.

The motion proposes that all upper-secondary students in Stockholm should have the opportunity to visit a university at least once before graduating, that cooperation with institutions including Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology should be strengthened, and that the effects should be monitored. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since schools already cooperate with higher-education institutions and Vetenskapens Hus, including through free visits to the AlbaNova University Center; particular priority is given to schools with lower admission scores.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a new programme for how Stockholm’s committees and companies should work with events, replacing the previous programme from 2015. The programme aims to strengthen Stockholm as an events city through better coordination, sustainability, safety, accessibility and service, highlighting both major and local events that contribute to community, quality of life and a more vibrant city.