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The Environment and Health Protection Committee noted a protocol from the Council for Disability Issues, dated March 18, 2026. The Council's meeting covered topics including the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations, the Planning and Building Act, and Stockholm's bomb shelters. It was highlighted that the City of Stockholm manages approximately 2,000 shelters, mostly in residential buildings, and that current regulations prioritize protection over accessibility for people with disabilities, which the Council identified as a major concern.

The Real Estate Committee approved the Real Estate Department's statement responding to a letter about security-enhancing measures in the city's properties. The Moderates reserved themselves against the decision, arguing that the department should provide a more detailed account of insecure environments and planned actions, as they found the approved response too general and lacking sufficient guidance for follow-up on security work in Stockholm's properties.

The Real Estate Committee approved the Real Estate Department's statement in response to a letter concerning climate adaptation of the city's properties. The Moderates reserved against the decision, advocating for the committee to request a detailed, risk-classified action plan for properties threatened by cloudbursts and floods, including a review of the need for backflow valves.

The Real Estate Committee decided to approve and submit the Real Estate Administration's referral response regarding the program for events in the City of Stockholm. Hansi Karppinen (L) reserved against the decision, proposing a re-remittal due to the program's lack of sufficient anchoring within the event industry. Lovisa Hedin (KD) also submitted an opinion, partially approving the proposal but criticizing shortcomings in the overall event policy, including financing, safety, and permit processes.

The Real Estate Committee approved the Real Estate Department's proposed response to the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030" referral. The Moderates and Liberals reserved their positions against the decision; the Moderates desired a revised plan with clearer goals and concrete actions, while the Liberals suggested sending it back to committee for the addition of measurable targets and a clearer distribution of responsibility.

The Property Committee approved the Property Department's proposal for the 2027 budget, including a focus for 2028-2029, and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. The Moderates, Sweden Democrats, and Liberals dissented, presenting alternative proposals emphasizing deficit management, divesting non-strategic properties, and improving maintenance planning. The Christian Democrats, via an alternate's statement, called for tightened financial governance and improved inter-committee coordination.

The Labour Market Committee has adopted a budget proposal for 2027, with a focus for 2028 and 2029, analyzing operational development and proposing strategic investments to achieve City Council goals. This decision passed despite reservations from the Centre Party, Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats, who submitted their own proposals advocating for a different direction in labour market policy.

The City Council reviewed the Labour Market Administration's 2025 report on Stockholm's labour market situation and development, including an analysis of the administration's and district councils' work. The Council unanimously approved the administration's proposal.

The Labour Market Committee has considered a letter from Christina Tufvesson (L) and Johan Kling (C) regarding the introduction of SAO jobs in Stockholm. The Committee decided to await the results from the ongoing pilot project with SAO jobs by the Education Administration and Stockholm Business Region before taking a stance on its own potential role in the matter. This means no new SAO jobs will be introduced by the Labour Market Committee at this time.

The Labour Market Committee has commented on the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." The Committee approved the administration's proposal, expressing support for the plan while stressing the need to incorporate human rights models, manage the high volume of action plans, expand study opportunity goals to adult education, tighten requirements for school staff, and reformulate goals for Jobbtorg Stockholm. The Moderates and Liberals entered reservations, finding the plan insufficient and advocating for its revision or referral back.

The Labor Market Committee approved the Labor Market Administration's proposed statement on the Program for Events, emphasizing the city's role as an inclusive employer and city, and advocating for a clearer environmental and climate perspective in the program. The Liberals' motion for re-referral to allow broader dialogue with the events industry was rejected, with Christina Tufvesson (L) registering a reservation, while the Centre Party also issued a separate statement criticizing the program's lack of concrete measures, timelines, and follow-up mechanisms.

The Labour Market Committee approved the City Executive Board's proposal for Stockholm City to implement digital personnel files, aiming to make handling personnel documents more efficient and secure by replacing paper-based files within five years. Members from the Moderates submitted a special statement supporting digitalization but emphasizing the importance of high security and accuracy, citing previous data theft incidents and threats from foreign powers.

The Labour Market Committee commented on the City Executive Board's proposed new guidelines for financial assistance, expressing a positive view on simplifications while noting that upcoming legal changes may affect future guidelines. They sought clarifications on Swedish for Immigrants (sfi) studies, the shared responsibility between district committees and the Labour Market Committee for self-sufficiency, and the possibility of financial assistance for young adults aged 18-21 who lack parents with maintenance obligations. The committee unanimously approved the administration's proposed statement.

The Labour Market Committee commented on a state inquiry regarding strengthening principals' leadership, largely agreeing with its proposals. However, the committee advised against defining principals' pedagogical leadership in the Education Act and introducing a new, stricter eligibility requirement for principals, believing it would narrow the selection without increasing qualified candidates and that a definition risked being insufficiently dynamic. The decision was unanimous, with one member (Christina Tufvesson, L) adding a special statement on the need for more flexible eligibility requirements based on school type and administrative relief for principals.

The Labor Market Committee submitted its March monthly report, indicating expected revenues from the National Agency for Education and the Swedish Migration Agency will exceed the budget. The committee plans to request a budget adjustment in its first trimester report, while investments are projected to remain within budget. The committee unanimously approved the report.

The Labour Market Committee has noted the minutes from the Disability Council's meeting on April 15, 2026. Discussions at the meeting included the Council's letter regarding an advertisement from the Elderly Care Administration, issues concerning the new activity requirement in "Fleråringen 2027-2029" affecting individuals with disabilities, and how the administration is utilizing work differentiation to integrate people with disabilities into the labour market.

The Sweden Democrats inquired about the consequences of altered rules for unemployment benefits and activity support. A written response to this question was emailed to all board members.

At the meeting, the department head informed that the City of Stockholm is preparing for the introduction of an activity requirement reform, effective July 1, 2026. The city has also been allocated approximately 28 million SEK from the government to offer summer jobs and other employment for young people, with a proposal for fund distribution submitted to the City Executive Office.

Councilman Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that the city establish clear guidelines for sponsorship and naming rights at municipal sports facilities, enabling sports clubs to generate revenue from sponsors. However, the Sports Administration advises against the proposal, citing legal complexities in allowing clubs to sell naming rights for multi-user municipal facilities and noting that the city already has an ongoing initiative addressing advertising and sponsorship on sports grounds.

The Sports Committee is to review the Sports Administration's proposed response to the City Executive Board's "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." The Administration recommends approval of its positive opinion, suggesting the plan's text be condensed and that girls and boys be mentioned more consistently in goal formulations. This action plan, extending to 2030, aims to strengthen the city's gender equality efforts, ensuring Stockholmers have equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender.