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The Environmental Administration proposes that the Environment and Health Protection Committee approves a report on an knowledge base for regional reuse of building materials. The report details how the City of Stockholm, in collaboration with regional actors, is exploring the possibility of starting a pilot operation for a large-scale reuse center for building materials, focusing on heavy concrete elements. The aim is to reduce the construction sector's significant climate impact and waste generation by salvaging materials currently crushed or landfilled. The city will seek external funding from Region Stockholm and the EU, among others, to implement the project.

The Environmental Administration presents a status report on the city's fleet management, a task they've handled since 2016. This work aims to streamline vehicle procurement and operation for the City of Stockholm, saving at least 9 million SEK in 2025. The entire fleet consists of environmentally classified vehicles, with 69 percent being electric cars.

The Traffic Committee and other administrations are proposed to approve an action plan for freight transport in Stockholm, aiming for greater sustainability by 2030. The plan includes 24 measures across five focus areas to reduce emissions and noise, primarily through electrification, more efficient logistics, and increased use of water and rail transport. These measures will be coordinated across several committees and companies.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee proposes that the City Council approve new fees for the committee's supervisory activities, including those under the Environmental Code and food legislation, effective January 1, 2027. The hourly fee for Environmental Code supervision is proposed to increase from SEK 1,450 to SEK 1,510, a 4.1% rise, while the hourly fee for food inspections is set to increase from SEK 1,810 to SEK 1,830, a 1.1% increase.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee is to comment on the Audit Office's 2025 annual report, which found the committee's financial management largely satisfactory. However, the report noted that operations partly missed city council environmental and climate goals, primarily due to reduced biofuel reduction mandates. Additionally, improvements are needed in construction waste follow-up and due diligence for direct procurements.

An initiative from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party proposes that the social emergency service review its working methods to offer acute housing to vulnerable individuals, especially families with children, following reports of families being referred to accommodations with drug-affected individuals. The Social Administration believes the social emergency service already adheres to established and updated routines for acute lodging and is engaged in systematic quality work. The Administration suggests the Social Committee approve its statement in response to the initiative.

The Moderates questioned the Social Services Committee on theå adherence to guidelines for association grants, especially democratic conditions, asking how many applications were denied and if SÄPO or police statements were obtained. The Social Administration proposes the committee accept their response stating that associations are vetted before applying, preventing non-compliant applications from reaching the committee; no SÄPO or police statements have been obtained, but dialogue for future cooperation with the Police Authority is ongoing.

The Social Services Department reported 158 unfulfilled decisions under the LSS Act for Q1 2026, an increase from last year, mainly concerning adult housing, daily activities, and short-term stays due to individuals' preferences or rejections. Unfulfilled Social Services Act (SoL) decisions totaled 131, most commonly for employment, permanent housing, and other assistance. The Social Welfare Committee is recommended to approve the report and forward it to the Municipal Council.

Stockholm's Social Welfare Administration reviewed its public-private partnership with three victim support organizations, which provided support in 3,017 cases between April and December 2025. The Administration recommends that the Social Welfare Committee approve the achievement of the collaboration's goals. Notably, referrals to the city's Youth Support Center significantly increased from 4 cases in 2024 to 26 in 2025 due to this partnership.

The Social Affairs Department proposes a public-benefit partnership with the Salvation Army's Safe Havens Trafficking Center to support individuals exploited by prostitution and human trafficking. From June 2026 to the end of 2028, Safe Havens will offer counseling, legal advice, and information on return programs for 35-40 clients annually, with the City of Stockholm contributing SEK 1 million per year. The Social Affairs Department's regional coordinators will collaborate by making referrals and providing methodological support to other professionals.

The Social Affairs Administration proposes that the Social Affairs Committee approves a continued Ideell Offentlig Partnerskap (IOP) with the Street Minds association to further develop the "Housing First" program. This partnership aims to provide support and activities for individuals transitioning from long-term homelessness to their own homes, as well as for those in trial and training apartments, in order to reduce loneliness and increase participation. The current agreement expires on June 30, 2026, and the parties wish to extend the collaboration until December 31, 2028, at the latest, with a budget of 1,000,000 SEK for the first full year.

The Social Welfare Committee will review the Social Welfare Administration's 2025 annual report, which tracks agreements with private providers under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). While most providers comply after addressing initial shortcomings, the report highlights that issues primarily concerned a lack of routines and quality assurance. Three foster care agreements were terminated, and one round-the-clock care agreement was rescinded due to serious deficiencies. The Committee is also expected to approve the contract follow-up plan for 2026–2028.

The Social Welfare Committee has been tasked with investigating the possibility of introducing ACT teams, interprofessional teams for individuals with complex illnesses. This assignment is proposed to be expanded to include a pilot project with Region Stockholm for coordinated care and support services. This is in preparation for new legislation, effective 2028, that will require municipalities and regions to jointly operate such services for individuals with long-term support needs due to mental health disabilities.

The Social Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee approve a quality review of processing times for disability support services, such as personal assistance and special housing, in five city districts. The review found that most applications are processed within reasonable time, but there are cases with longer processing times and documentation deficiencies. The Social Administration recommends that the report be submitted to the district committees for their information, and that efforts to ensure due process and equal treatment continue.

The Social Affairs Administration proposes that Stockholm join "Yrkesresan" (The Professional Journey) starting in July 2027. This national program offers social services employees structured and quality-assured professional development, which is expected to strengthen their work and improve staff retention. The City of Stockholm will be responsible for the regional implementation, allowing for tailored training and deemed more cost-effective than collaborating with StorSthlm.

The City Audit Office reviewed the Social Welfare Committee's operations for 2023 and found them to be largely appropriate, economically satisfactory, and with sufficient internal control. However, several areas for improvement were identified, including clearer guidelines for foster home checks, better fire safety routines in supported housing, and ensuring compliance with payment card rules. The Social Welfare Administration proposes that the Committee approve the report as a response to the Audit Office, and the Committee will address the identified development areas as recommended.

The Social Welfare Committee is to provide an opinion on a proposed Program for Urban-Proximate Cultivation, which will serve as a guiding document for the City of Stockholm, highlighting opportunities for cultivation in areas like allotment gardens and community gardens. The Social Welfare Administration has reservations regarding the program's use of "särskilda boenden" and "specialboenden," finding these terms misleading and not used within their operational areas. The Administration also emphasizes the need for knowledge support to help activities initiate cultivation.

The Social Welfare Committee is to comment on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which highlights preschool's vital role for children's development and well-being, emphasizing collaboration between preschools and social services. While the Social Welfare Administration agrees on the importance of cooperation, it notes challenges such as varying practices between city districts, low enrollment in some areas, and the need for greater equity for children with special needs. The Administration proposes approving an official statement in response to the report, suggesting improvements to procedures for welfare concerns, mental health support, and advocating for training and knowledge-sharing to strengthen collaboration.

Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) proposed that Kulturskolan, inspired by the El Sistema music program, establish a painting workshop for children and youth to foster creativity and social cohesion, particularly for those with limited access to creative activities. The Culture Department is positive about expanding Kulturskolan's free school collaborations into areas like art and media to reach more children, believing a painting workshop could strengthen creativity and cultural participation. While open to a budget directive to develop the concept, they deem a separate investigation unnecessary as it aligns with the ongoing work on the Kulturskoleplan.

Politicians Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) and Jonas Naddebo (C) have proposed building a new performing arts venue for independent theater, dance, and circus groups in Stockholm, arguing it's essential for their development and outreach with innovative art. However, the Culture Administration believes existing venues are sufficient and a new municipal building could unfairly compete with current lessors to independent groups, thus seeing no need for further investigation.