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The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved its first tertial report for 2026, covering financial forecasts and goal attainment from January to April. The Committee also established systems for internal control, risk and materiality analysis, a procurement plan, and an action plan against violent extremism for 2026–2027. While the proposal was generally supported, Jan Jönsson (L) partially advocated for it, criticizing the lack of analysis regarding actual effects on individuals and the follow-up of children in care.

The Stockholm City Social Welfare Committee approved the Social Welfare Administration's opinion on a government referral regarding the "Legally Secure Social Care for Children and Young People (SOU 2026:8)" inquiry. While supporting proposals for increased expert involvement in LVU processes, clearer timelines for immediate seizures, and structured care termination reviews, the administration stressed the need for sufficient resources, competence, and collaboration, also questioning the short consultation period. Jan Jönsson (L) issued a separate statement criticizing the short consultation period and highlighting a paradox in strengthening the child perspective in LVU while potentially lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm was informed about several ongoing initiatives, including a collaboration between the Social Welfare Administration and the Eldercare Administration with Gävle regarding welfare fraud. The committee also received approximately 8 million SEK in government grants over two years to combat men's violence against women, which will fund regional work, develop counseling methods, and create web-based educational materials.

The Social Welfare Committee decided that the administration should respond to a letter from the Moderate Party regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within social services. The Moderates' inquiry concerned current AI use for transcription and documentation, the committee's view on expanding AI to reduce administration and improve quality, existing pilot projects, and how data protection regulations, especially for sensitive personal data, are ensured with AI use.

The Culture Committee responded to a motion from Annika Elmlund and Sophia Granswed Baat (M) regarding making Stockholm more enjoyable through culture, freedom, and social community. The motion proposed seven measures, including making more land available, lowering fees for cultural actors, lifting alcohol bans, allowing outdoor seating on "free weekends," revising noise regulations, extending public transport hours, and launching "open streets" pilot projects. The Committee decided to refer the administration's report to the City Executive Board, welcoming the motion's ambition while noting that the administration is already addressing several issues and many proposals require collaboration with other administrations. Oscar Sameland (M) and Niclas Peyron (L) dissented, wishing to fully approve the motion.

At the meeting, Jonas Naddebo (C) inquired about Herman Bergman's art foundry, and it was revealed that the cultural strategy staff had unsuccessfully tried to find new premises for it. Additionally, information was provided that the property owner had applied for a demolition permit, which the City Museum for Cultural Environment advised against due to the building's high cultural-historical value.

The Culture Committee decided to task the Culture Administration with procuring a new framework agreement for the transport of art and museum objects. This new agreement, estimated at approximately SEK 7.2 million over a maximum period, will secure specialized transport services for Liljevalchs and Museums and Art, both domestically and internationally, as the current agreement expires at the end of 2026.

The Stockholm Culture Committee has approved an additional 656,000 SEK in funding for Mittiprickteatern (400,000 SEK) and Teatergruppen Pero (256,000 SEK). This support is for cultural programs in preschools and schools in 2026, through the "Kulanpremien" concept. The decision was made because the theaters, having previously received delegated funding, are experiencing high demand, and the total amount exceeded the delegation limit.

The Culture Committee noted the operational plans for Stockholm City Library and Museums and Art for 2026. Niclas Peyron (L) issued a special statement emphasizing, among other things, the importance of realizing the library and culture school project in Liljeholmen, ensuring staff safety from harassment at libraries, and that the Medieval Museum should not be closed for too long.

The Culture Committee noted and filed the monthly reports from the Culture Administration and the City Archives for April 2026. This means the committee acknowledged the information presented in the reports.

The Committee for the Elderly acknowledged the minutes from the joint council for disability issues, which met on May 12, 2026. The minutes were filed for information, meaning the content was noted and saved without any new decisions being made.

The Committee for the Elderly adopted the administration's statement in response to a letter concerning support for informal caregivers. This means the committee made a decision on how support for those caring for relatives will be handled, which is important for many residents looking after elderly family members.

The Elder Care Committee approved a report on Lex Sarah incidents for 2025 and decided to forward it to the City Council and various district, labor market, and education committees for their information. Committee members Nike Örbrink (KD), Hugo Laigar (M), and Malin Frick (C) issued separate statements requesting a deeper analysis, specifically on the higher number of reports from municipality-run operations compared to private ones, in order to enable more concrete actions.

The Elder Care Committee decided that the administration should prepare for the procurement of a framework agreement for safety-enhancing technology, also known as Project Lisbet. This means the city will work to acquire systems and services to increase safety for elderly residents.

The Committee for the Elderly decided that the Alarm Reception Unit, part of the Elderly Care Administration, may participate in the city's Quality Award in 2026. This means the unit will be evaluated on how well it meets the city's quality requirements for services provided to the elderly.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to forward a letter from members Hugo Laigar (M) and Nike Örbrink (KD) to the administration for preparation. The letter, titled "Letter regarding human rights program," questioned the implementation of the city's human rights program within elder care. It also requested an account of how the committee and administration ensure the program is followed and integrated into daily operations.

The Director of Elderly Care reported that Abono home care, whose contract was terminated by the city and who sued the city, has been granted leave to appeal in Svea Court of Appeal. Another lawsuit concerning a terminated home care contract was dismissed by the district court. The administration has also exchanged experiences with the City of Gävle, the Social Services Department, and the City Executive Office in Stockholm regarding home care, procurement requirements, and welfare crime, which will continue this autumn.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee has updated dietary advice for self-caught fish in several Stockholm waterways due to elevated levels of PFAS, especially PFOS. The public is now strongly advised not to consume any self-caught fish from Magelungen and Drevviken. For other lakes like Brunnsviken and Årstaviken, children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, and those planning pregnancy should limit consumption to 2-3 times per year, while others can eat fish up to once a week. These are recommendations, not fishing bans, and are being communicated to relevant authorities.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved a report on the inspection of care homes in Stockholm between 2023 and 2025. This revealed that 42 percent of homes had serious deficiencies requiring follow-up, often due to poor routines for legionella, abnormal water temperatures, and noise. The Committee decided to forward the report to the district committees and the elderly care administration, and the environment administration will develop digital guidance and webinars in 2026 to improve knowledge among operators and property owners.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee approved the administration's response regarding property-proximal waste collection in older inner-city properties. The response clarified that general exemptions cannot be mandated, but Stockholm Vatten och Avfall (SVOA) has established criteria for alternative solutions in cases of limited space, unreasonable economic burden, or historical classification. The committee will continue to closely monitor the implementation, particularly the application of these criteria and the sufficiency of information provided to property owners.