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Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate how to limit students' ability to switch high schools during the school year, as frequent changes create disorder and disrupt the learning environment. The City responded that implementing such restrictions would be very difficult without legal support, especially as it would require agreement from 26 municipalities and over 100 independent schools in the region. Instead, the City Executive Board believes the question of a legal amendment should be directed to the government.

The City of Stockholm proposes that the Municipal Council approve a revised agreement for the Stockholm County Admissions Office's services. This updated agreement aligns with current work processes and clarifies the division of responsibilities between Storsthlm and the municipalities. While the Indra system will transfer to Inera AB on July 1, 2026, Storsthlm will continue to manage the administration of upper secondary school admissions and handle financial transactions for the municipalities.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) suggested Stockholm introduce SAO jobs (study-motivating work-life orientation) for junior high students, combining school with paid work. The motion aimed to reduce summer jobs by 1,000 by 2026, replacing them with an equal number of SAO jobs. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal to cut summer jobs, arguing they target different groups than SAO jobs, but the city still plans to pilot SAO jobs in selected focus areas during 2026.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a city-wide information campaign about stroke on Stockholm's billboards to educate residents on symptom recognition and quick action. The City Management Office responded that informing about healthcare is Region Stockholm's responsibility, and the city should not conduct such campaigns independently. However, the city could assist Region Stockholm in disseminating information through its own channels, like citizen service offices and libraries, if requested.

The Cemeteries Committee reported on their first-quarter 2026 financial status. The operating budget projected a surplus of 1.1 million SEK, mainly due to insurance payouts for a stolen copper roof, while investments showed an 8 million SEK surplus primarily because construction of a new chimney at the New Crematorium was delayed until next year due to permit uncertainties.

The Cemeteries Committee presented its budget proposal for 2027, with an outlook also for 2028 and 2029. Responsible for burial services in Stockholm, including the management of 12 cemeteries, ceremony venues, and crematoria, the Committee anticipates an increase in deaths due to an aging population. Therefore, the plan period will focus on developing burial services and enhancing crisis preparedness.

The City Executive Board referred the "Action Plan for a Gender-Equal Stockholm 2030" to the Cemeteries Committee for an opinion. This plan, which extends until 2030, aims to strengthen the city's gender equality efforts so that all Stockholmers have equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender. The Cemeteries Committee is to submit its response by April 24, 2026.

The department head updated the committee on several changes and events. Jeanette Ekberg will become the new Head of Economy and Administration on May 19th, as Göran Höglund retires. Furthermore, the maintenance season has begun at the city's cemeteries, doubling the department's staff. Skogskyrkogården Day will be held on May 30th, and a salamander spotting event will take place at Spegeldammen at Skogskyrkogården on May 22nd.

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to adopt new city-wide governance documents. These include a new chemicals plan for 2025-2031, aiming for a toxic-free Stockholm by phasing out hazardous substances like PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates, and a business policy with an establishment strategy. Additionally, new guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments are suggested, which, among other things, reduce parking requirements for homes and businesses if they offer services like bicycle and electric car pools.

This report covers matters submitted to the municipality between March 12 and 25, 2026. New cases include, for instance, a query from the Swedish Transport Administration regarding maintenance of Värtan railyard, a program for urban farming, a report on preschools in Stockholm 2025, and proposals for a new fee model for Kulturskolan Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate limiting elementary school changes primarily to term starts, similar to Uppsala, to create stability for schools, students, and staff. The City Executive Board responded that Stockholm already has school change periods and lacks the legal basis to restrict changes solely to term starts, suggesting the issue be addressed by the government. However, the Moderates and Jan Jönsson (L) dissented, advocating for the municipality to further investigate this with clear change windows and exception rules, believing a more defined framework strengthens both schools and student security.

Andréa Hedin (M) criticizes Elderly Care and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (V) for slow action on alcohol service for seniors in municipal housing and community centers, citing unfulfilled promises and a ban on liqueur at the Väduren senior residence. Boucher responds that the city is actively seeking solutions balancing resident autonomy and alcohol laws, noting a solution for Väduren where residents can host events with alcohol, and new support for districts to apply for temporary serving permits.

The Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB group board approved a status report for several ongoing major projects, each with an estimated final cost exceeding one billion SEK, including the upgrade of Grovrening Sickla part 2, the construction of Mässtunneln, and infrastructure works in Årstafältet stage 1. The board noted that all reported projects remained within their approved budgets and were progressing well, while emphasizing the importance of continued strong governance and risk management.

The Group Board approved the follow-up of the internal control plan for 2025 for the parent company Stockholms Stadshus AB. The plan covered the review of how the business is governed, led, planned, and followed up, as well as information security efforts. The company assessed that internal control during 2025 was sufficient, and no significant deficiencies were discovered during external review.

The Group Board has approved the 2025 financial statements for the Stockholms Stadshus AB Group, allowing the annual report to be presented at the company's AGM. Of the parent company's SEK 17,984,002,711 in unrestricted funds, the entire sum was carried forward. The decision also approved the auditor's reports and tasked relevant group companies with following up and addressing the observations made by the auditors.

The Group Executive Board noted the financial monthly report for the group of companies as of February 28, 2026. The report showed that the total net debt had increased by almost SEK 3 billion since the turn of the year to just over SEK 100.5 billion, mainly due to Familjebostäder's acquisition of Hjulstahem. A deviation from the financial policy regarding direct lending to Stockholmsmässan had occurred but was retroactively addressed by a decision of the Group Executive Board, which established a new framework of SEK 700 million.

Jonas Naddebo (C) is questioning Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren about the state of saunas in Stockholm. The Centre Party believes that despite the ambition to make Stockholm a "sauna city," bureaucratic processes have increased, resulting in fewer new saunas and two-thirds of building permit applications being denied. Naddebo's questions concern the delayed investigation into saunas, how the city will prevent bureaucracy from hindering its goal of more saunas, and whether the Commissioner plans to simplify regulations to facilitate more saunas and bathing opportunities.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S) regarding Stockholm's city planning in light of declining birth rates and slower population growth. He inquired how the city adapts its planning for schools, housing, and the labor market to these demographic shifts, and what measures are planned to make Stockholm more attractive to families with children, citing the scrapped elementary school in Hagastaden due to insufficient children as an example.

An interpellation from Andréa Hedin (M) to the Commissioner of Schools, Emilia Bjuggren (S), addresses limiting social media in Stockholm's schools. Hedin questions why work on implementing technical blocks on school computers and tablets hasn't been prioritized sooner, arguing for a clear, general solution to ensure a calm study environment. Bjuggren replies that a solution blocking social media and inappropriate websites on school devices is planned for autumn term 2026, with no decision on target group adaptation yet, and doesn't rule out the blocks needing to apply around the clock.

Opposition politician Dennis Wedin (M) has interpellated Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding why nearly 10,000 Stockholmers' complaints about inadequate snow removal in January were closed without individual assessment. Questions are raised about the city's handling of these complaints, whether residents should lower their expectations, and the nature of the closed reports, given the significant accessibility and safety issues experienced during January's snowfall, which may have led to acute cases being missed.