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The City Council adopted an action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030, aiming to provide all Stockholm residents with equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender. The plan focuses on knowledge and information, welfare and service, and participation and influence. Several parties entered reservations against the decision, citing reasons such as the plan being too general and lacking clear, measurable goals.

The City Council approved the Action Plan for Children's Rights 2030, which aims to strengthen the city's efforts regarding the rights and influence of all children. The plan, extending to 2030, focuses on children's knowledge, welfare, services, participation, and influence. The Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Liberals, and Centre Party formally dissented from the decision.

The City Council decided to lower fees for preschools, after-school care, and irregular hours care starting July 1, 2026. This adjustment aligns with new national rules introducing an income disregard, meaning the first SEK 10,000 of income will no longer be included when calculating fees. This decision is contingent upon the government and the Swedish National Agency for Education approving the new national levels.

The City Council approved new guidelines for child safety in the city's municipal preschools, replacing the old ones. Several parties dissented, offering their own proposals regarding issues such as extended background checks and handling honor-related violence.

The Stockholm City Hall Group Board adopted several new action plans to guide how the group's subsidiaries will operate. These include plans for an age-friendly city, for national minorities and Sámi rights until 2030, for LGBTQI+ rights until 2030, and for Roma inclusion until 2030. These new plans replace older guidelines and programs.

The Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB approved a status report from April 2026 on Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB's program "Stockholm's Future Water Supply." This report, detailing efforts to secure the city's future water supply, will now be forwarded to the City Executive Board for their information.

The Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB approved a status report from Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB regarding the "Stockholm's Future Wastewater Treatment" project. This report, detailing the progress on improving the city's sewage system, was forwarded to the City Executive Board for their information, indicating the project is continuing as planned.

The Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB approved a 2026 forecast showing improved financial results but also sharply increasing investment volumes and debt. The opposition (M, L, C) expressed concern over the rapidly growing debt, which leads to higher interest costs and risks lowering the city's credit rating. They argued that increased debt crowds out welfare investments and called for measures to reduce debt, such as selling assets and prioritizing investments.

The Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB held a meeting on June 15, 2026, where they approved the parent company's first quarterly report for 2026. This formally accepted the company's financial report for the first third of the year.

The Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB decided to establish a new financial policy for the group and approved new investment guidelines for S:t Erik Försäkrings AB. Subsidiary companies were also urged to adopt this new financial policy to ensure consistent financial governance across the City of Stockholm group.

The board of Stockholm City Hall AB responded to the City Audit Office's annual report for 2025 in accordance with the group management's official statement. This signifies that the company has formally commented on the audit's review of how it managed taxpayer funds during the previous year.

The Group Board proposes that the City Council lift the swimming ban at nine specific locations in central Stockholm, including parts of Norra and Södra Djurgården, Årstaviken, Marievikskajen, northern Reimersholme, southern Lilla Essingen, Luxviken, Gröndal, and southern Skeppsholmen. They also suggest allowing swimming in city-approved, purpose-built structures. Jonas Naddebo (C) dissents, arguing the city should instead introduce a general swimming permit rather than lifting bans piecemeal.

The City Executive Board will consider a motion by Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) proposing that the Sports and Real Estate Committee be tasked with expanding regional cooperation on all sports facilities to increase physical activity among children and youth, citing a lack of facilities. The presenting City Commissioner, Jan Valeskog, suggests the City Council reject the motion, arguing that existing collaborations are in place and the city is already actively building new facilities and engaging with neighboring municipalities, especially for niche sports. Opposing members from the Moderate Party, Liberal Party, and Centre Party propose approving the motion and conducting an inquiry to address challenges arising from differing regulations and fees between municipalities.

A motion from Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate the long-term need for and funding of leisure activities for children and young people with disabilities, arguing that their opportunities are limited and unevenly distributed. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that similar collaborations already exist through networks like "Fritid för alla" and the Association for Greater Stockholm's Culture and Leisure Managers (FSKF).

Councillor Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed in a motion that Stockholm City should ensure all football pitches have toilet access, and larger facilities also have changing rooms, to promote equality and increase girls' participation in football. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work to build toilets and investigate making changing rooms available, alongside expanding cooperation with schools to utilize their facilities.

A motion suggests Stockholm City should investigate using the work tunnels in the New Östberga Tunnel as shelters or protected spaces for residents. The City Executive Board proposes responding to the motion by stating that the national government, through the Agency for Civil Protection, is responsible for identifying shelter needs and funding. The city awaits a national process and requirements before it can inventory and potentially adapt such spaces.

A motion by Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed expanding regional cooperation on all sports facilities through the Sports Committee and Real Estate Committee, aiming to increase physical activity among children and youth by addressing facility shortages that limit organized sports. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing sufficient existing cooperation and stating that providing facilities for amateur sports is each municipality's own responsibility.

A motion suggests Stockholm City investigate the need for and funding of leisure activities for children and youth with disabilities, as current offerings are unevenly distributed across the county. The motion proposes stronger inter-municipal cooperation to ensure all children have access to regular leisure activities, but the City Executive Board recommends rejecting it, citing existing collaborations like "Fritid för alla" and the Association of Greater Stockholm's Culture and Leisure Managers (FSKF).

A motion by Therese Lindström (M) proposes that Stockholm introduce more mobile tree plantings with seating in areas where in-ground planting is not possible, such as streets and squares, to create greener, more pleasant urban environments with more meeting places. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by pointing out that similar work is already underway in the city, including tree planting initiatives and a new tree policy.

A motion by Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposes the city ensure student housing is used correctly, not sublet without permission, or retained post-studies, to free up residences for new students. The motion suggests municipal housing companies implement systematic controls, new routines for detecting illegal subletting, and information campaigns. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that municipal housing companies already actively conduct study checks and address unauthorized subletting, rendering new directives unnecessary.