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The Elderly Care Committee approved an account of association grants distributed to non-profit organizations for seniors in 2025. A total of SEK 12.8 million was granted to 40 associations. While most associations used the grants as intended, three had not used their full grant and two had partially misused funds, leading to repayments.

Director of Elderly Care Karin Bülow reported to the Elderly Care Committee that the situation in elderly care during summer 2026 was calm with no specific incidents. She also mentioned that the City of Stockholm hosted the Nordic Social Chiefs Conference from August 19-21, where topics such as collaboration with academia and the city's senior meeting points were discussed.

The Labour Market Committee has appointed Isabel Ekman from the Stockholm Association of the Deaf as a new member of the committee's Council for Disability Affairs. She was selected to fill a vacant position for the period from August 25, 2026, to December 31, 2026, following the resignation of a previous member.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) has adopted four new action plans to increase equality and inclusion in the city. These plans aim to make Stockholm more age-friendly, strengthen the rights of national minorities and LGBTQI+ individuals, and promote Roma inclusion, replacing previous programs and guidelines in these areas.

SISAB's board received the financial monthly report for June 2026, detailing the company's financial status, agreements, and procurements. This was an informational item for the board to note.

At its meeting, Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) presented its May 2026 financial monthly report to its board. The report provided an overall review of the company's financial status, along with information on agreements and procurements. The board noted the information for their awareness.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm Aktiebolag (SISAB) approved a change to the company's signatory rights. This means that the individuals authorized to sign agreements and other documents for SISAB have changed, impacting how the company manages its affairs concerning school buildings in Stockholm.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm Aktiebolag (SISAB) adopted a revised set of internal working procedures for the company. This means the internal rules governing how SISAB manages school properties in Stockholm have been changed.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee decided to forward a letter from Anders Edin (SD) to the administration for preparation. The letter raises questions about the choice of method and cost-effectiveness for phosphorus precipitation in Stockholm's lakes and water areas, including a comparison between spreading aluminum solution in the water column and injecting it directly into the bottom sediment to reduce phosphorus emissions.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee met on August 25, 2026. An agenda item was to register minutes from the Disability Council, but it was found that no such minutes were available for registration.

The Labour Market Committee has addressed several matters, including an action plan to tighten requirements for Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) to facilitate integration and employment. The committee also approved the 2025 annual report for Adult Education Stockholm, which showed improved study results but a decrease in student numbers, especially in SFI, and discussed ensuring quality and efficiency in adult education. Furthermore, the committee commented on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, emphasizing the importance of improving preschool attendance in certain city districts and securing language skills among preschool staff.

The Labor Market Committee will review its July 2026 monthly report, which indicates the committee's finances are balanced with the budget, including expected investments of approximately 6.4 million SEK. The report also presents statistics showing a decrease in unemployment and the number of adults receiving financial assistance in Stockholm compared to the previous year.

The Labour Market Committee will consider a referral response regarding the Swedish Council for Higher Education's (UHR) proposal for a new regulation for the national grade database (BEDA). UHR suggests expanding BEDA to collect more high school grade data from various school types, for additional purposes like statistics and e-services, and to automatically share data with authorities and education providers. The Labour Market Administration approves the proposal, believing it will lead to more efficient grade management and university admissions.

The Secretary reported attending the inauguration of a housing project in the Ledarö block in Farsta and participating in a P4 Radio Stockholm segment on Essingeleden's 60th anniversary. The Secretary also announced future participation in seminars on 20th-century architecture and building preservation.

The Municipal Executive Board's Economy and Security Committee approved the financial monthly report for July 2026. This means the committee reviewed and endorsed the city's financial performance during that month.

The City Executive Board's Finance and Security Committee approved the financial monthly report for the City of Stockholm Group for July 2026. This signifies that the committee has accepted the financial accounting for that month.

The City Executive Board reviewed a request for a legality review of the City Council's decision for Stockholm City Hall AB to purchase negative emissions from Stockholm Exergi AB's BECCS plant. The Board decided to submit a statement to the Administrative Court in Stockholm, as proposed by the City Management Office. Gabriel Kroon (SD) dissented and proposed an alternative.

The City Executive Board issued a statement on the Audit Office's 2025 annual report for the City of Stockholm and the City Executive Board. The majority supported the report, which described the city's economy as largely satisfactory. Councilwoman Gulan Avci (Liberalerna) dissented, arguing the report presented a less positive view of the city than the majority suggested, particularly regarding school results, disparities in safety, and housing construction.

The Election Committee decided to appoint 470 polling station officers to work with advance voting. The Head of the Office was also tasked with appointing more officers or revoking assignments if needed. These officers have been trained for their role and will ensure that the voting process adheres to the Election Act.

The City Executive Board of Stockholm has responded to a referral from the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise regarding proposed new legislative changes following the EU's revised wastewater directive. While largely welcoming proposals for stricter treatment requirements, including quaternary treatment for micropollutants and extended producer responsibility, Stockholm points out the need for clearer definitions, a tight implementation timeline for quaternary treatment, and an impact assessment for municipal supervisory authorities.