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The City Executive Board rejected a motion from Jan Jönsson (L) proposing that Norvikshamnen become a hub for climate-smart logistics, which included suggestions for an eco-bonus for sea transport and temporary fee reductions. The Board cited ongoing city efforts, such as a freight transport plan and environmentally-guided port fees, as reasons for the rejection. The Liberals, represented by Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist, formally dissented, advocating for the motion's approval.

The City Executive Board decided to respond to the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs' referral regarding the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) establishing a crime-fighting function. Stockholm City supported the agency creating an intelligence operation to prevent benefit fraud but rejected the proposal for Försäkringskassan to conduct criminal investigations and use coercive measures, citing concerns about fragmented law enforcement and diminished public trust in welfare authorities. Several committees and administrations also criticized parts of the proposal.

The City Executive Board approved new guidelines for processing financial assistance in Stockholm, replacing the 2017 version. These updated guidelines incorporate legislative and practical changes, clarifying local specifics like habilitation and apprenticeship compensation, public transit cards, and summer holiday allowances. The decision was made despite reservations from the Moderates, Christian Democrats, Liberals, and Centre Party, who raised concerns about weakened work incentives, assistance for those without legal residency, and a lack of flexibility for elderly homeless individuals.

The City Executive Board approved new guidelines for allocating places in special accommodations, including social psychiatric support housing, under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). This aims to make the process more legally secure and equitable for all residents, clarifying responsibilities between the social administration and district administrations, despite some district committees and the Sweden Democrats raising concerns about remaining inconsistencies and the need for further clarification between SoL and LSS cases.

The City Executive Board has decided to propose to the City Council that a revised maximum fee for preschool, after-school care, and inconvenient-hours care be introduced starting July 1, 2026. This means lower fees for Stockholm's families with children, as a deduction of SEK 10,000 will be applied when calculating the income that determines the fee. This decision is contingent upon the national government and the Swedish National Agency for Education making the necessary underlying decisions.

The City Executive Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Labour Market Committee be responsible for providing activities for social welfare recipients, should the Riksdag decide on a national activity requirement coming into effect on July 1, 2026. This aims to consolidate responsibility for these activities within one committee to help individuals move closer to the labour market and become self-sufficient. Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats issued separate statements emphasizing the need for broader collaboration with civil society and the business sector, as well as a more detailed analysis of the target group.

The City Executive Board has responded to a referral from the City of Sundbyberg regarding their comprehensive plan "Växa ihop!" for central Sundbyberg. This plan outlines land and water use, and the physical development of areas like Rissne, Hallonbergen, Ör, Milot, and Duvbo, aiming to connect these districts and leverage their strategic location. The City of Stockholm submitted its statement in response to the consultation.

The City Executive Board proposed, and the City Council approved, lifting the swimming ban at nine inner-city locations, including Norra Djurgården, Södra Djurgården, and parts of Årstaviken, thus allowing more swimming in inner-city waters, even near approved private structures. The Centre Party, however, expressed reservations, advocating for a general swimming permit across Stockholm instead of piecemeal approvals.

The Stockholm City Executive Board has approved its first tertial report for 2026, which indicates the board contributed to city goals and projects a 40 million SEK surplus. The Liberals and Centre Party issued reservations and special statements, criticizing the report and the majority's policies regarding placed children, hate crimes, evictions, schools, and the city's supply preparedness.

The City Executive Board decided to respond to the Swedish Transport Administration's referral regarding an adjustment to Stockholm's municipal road maintenance area and responsibility. This follows a municipal boundary shift between Stockholm and Solna due to urban development in Hagastaden. The board approved the Transport Administration's proposal, which includes converting parts of Uppsalavägen (E4.26) from a state road to a municipal street.

The Stockholm City Executive Board has responded to a referral from the Ministry of Finance regarding incentives for lower municipal taxes. The city primarily rejected proposals for a "tax brake" and tax reduction grants, arguing that these undermine municipal self-governance and welfare funding. However, Stockholm did approve that general state grants should be indexed upwards and that the financing principle should be fully applied.

The City Executive Board decided that all Stockholm City committees will transition to digital personnel records to streamline management and improve information security, meaning existing paper documents will be scanned. The Board was also allocated 70 million SEK for the system's development and implementation from 2026-2031. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats issued a special reservation emphasizing the need for high security and thorough preparation, given past digitalization issues and the increased threat to IT systems.

The Cemeteries Board presented its first quarterly report for 2026, indicating an expectation to achieve all three of the City Council's overarching goals, as well as its own operational goals for the year. This report specifically detailed how deviations are managed and the actions being taken to ensure goal attainment.

The Cemeteries Administration presented the results of its 2026 employee survey, showing that the well-being index (AMI index) dropped from 82% last year to 79% this year. Employee participation in the survey also saw a slight decrease, from 90% to 89%.

The Cemeteries Committee received an opinion on the City Auditors' 2025 annual report, which found the committee's financial and operational results satisfactory, meeting goals and budget. However, the internal governance and control were deemed only partly sufficient, with improvements needed in investments, procurement, and contract management.

Hans Strandberg (Social Democrats) questioned how the administration manages irrigation in city cemeteries given climate change, and if there's a water usage plan. Henrik Baudou Fjelkman from the administration responded that they are restrictive with water, irrigating only new plantings as needed, and can limit or cease irrigation entirely during water shortages.

Stockholm Business Region's board approved an account of opinions the company submitted during 2026. This means they have reviewed and formally endorsed the positions the company put forward.

The Stockholm Business Region board approved and submitted its budget proposal for 2027, with an outlook for 2028-2029, to Stockholm Stadshus AB. Board members Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (L) and Christofer Fjellner (M) issued a special statement highlighting that housing shortages and a lack of international schools severely hinder Stockholm's ability to attract skilled professionals, and that the city needs to strengthen its support for new and small businesses.

The Stockholm Business Region board approved and submitted its Q1 2026 outcome report and annual forecast to Stockholm City Hall AB. However, the Liberals and Moderates issued a reservation against the decision, advocating for only partial approval due to concerns about declining business satisfaction and fewer companies than targeted. They also criticized the lack of restarted new business advisory services and proposed re-establishing a customer choice system under Stockholm Business Region.

The Moderate, Liberal, Christian Democrat, and Centre Parties submitted a letter requesting Familjebostäder to align its procurements with the government's new national procurement strategy. The parties seek information on how the company can enable greater participation from small and medium-sized enterprises in procurements, including associated risks and their management.