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The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm hire a "contract controller" within the Traffic Administration to review and follow up on the city's agreements with external companies, aiming to reduce the risk of infrastructure projects exceeding planned costs. The Traffic Administration responds that they have already strengthened their contract follow-up work and hired a contract controller, thus believing the motion's objective is already met.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (both L) propose that Stockholm develop a strategy to increase the number of allotment gardens and urban farming areas. They want the city to investigate suitable land and simplify the process for creating new plots, citing long waiting lists and high demand. The City Executive Board responds that a program for urban-proximate cultivation is already underway to address these issues, but the Liberals believe progress is too slow and want the motion approved immediately.

Councillor Nike Örbrink (KD) proposed that Stockholm appoint a temporary "waste ombudsman" for two years to review city expenditures in administrations and companies, identifying areas for efficiency improvements, particularly concerning non-core tasks. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, stating that extensive financial reviews, including by the City Audit Office, already exist, and a waste ombudsman risks duplicating efforts.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm city invest more in innovative housing models, like the Kymmendö model used by Stadsmissionen, to create socially and economically sustainable homes, identifying regulatory obstacles and adapting land policy. The City Executive Board responds that the city already promotes innovative housing with new land allocation guidelines prioritizing social sustainability, but emphasizes the need for housing companies to operate commercially.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) proposed using lighter asphalt and pavements in Stockholm to enhance the city's appeal, reduce temperatures during heatwaves, and save energy on street lighting. Critics argue that trees and greenery are more effective against heat, and lighter asphalt could compromise traffic safety and hinder visually impaired individuals. The city council does not deem it worthwhile to investigate colored asphalt as a general measure.

The Moderates, represented by Dennis Wedin and Henrik Virro, proposed a unified Facility Management (FM) strategy to streamline building maintenance and reduce costs by coordinating services like property care, cleaning, and reception. However, the City Executive Board deemed this unnecessary, citing ongoing efforts to improve procurement and management, and expressed concern that an overly standardized approach could hinder operational flexibility.

Moderates proposed making Stockholm greener and more enjoyable by utilizing unused spaces like flat roofs, areas under bridges, and neglected quays for new mini-parks. The City Executive Board shares this ambition but believes the city is already addressing these issues through existing programs like "Greener Stockholm" and the "Quay Strategy," thus seeing no need for new mandates. While some district councils were positive about more mini-parks, most referral bodies considered the work already underway within other committees' responsibilities.

The proposers, Annika Elmlund and Johan Nilsson (M), suggested Stockholm develop an action plan to build more terraced houses and similar homes to offer greater choice, especially for families with children seeking larger homes with gardens. The City Executive Board deemed a separate action plan unnecessary, as work on creating larger and diverse housing is already underway within existing plans and budgets. However, the city emphasized the importance of counteracting segregation by blending various housing types, including terraced houses, in different areas.

Councilman Tom Hedrup (M) proposed that all Stockholm high school students should visit a university at least once before graduation to boost motivation for higher education, especially for first-generation students, and called for increased university collaboration. The city responded that high schools already partner with universities like KTH and Stockholm University, including free visits via Vetenskapens Hus, prioritizing schools with lower admission scores, and emphasized the importance of fostering motivation from elementary school. Citing these existing efforts, the motion was rejected.

Stockholm Vatten AB plans to reduce its ownership in the Himmerfjärdsverket treatment plant company, Syvab AB, from approximately 33 percent to 14 percent. This is because Stockholm Vatten will direct more wastewater to its own Henriksdal treatment plant, while Himmerfjärdsverket expands its capacity and connects the municipalities of Ekerö and Trosa. For Stockholm residents, this means the company's guarantee commitment in Syvab will decrease from SEK 860 million to SEK 225 million.

The City of Stockholm is introducing new fees for vehicle removal, storage, or scrapping, effective May 1, 2026. These fees are intended to cover the costs incurred by city contractors for handling improperly parked cars, abandoned vehicles, electric scooters, and more. While some fees will decrease, such as the immediate removal of a car to a storage lot from 4370 SEK to 3450 SEK, others will increase (e.g., bike scrapping from 150 SEK to 200 SEK), and new fees are being added for cargo bikes and pure electric vehicles.

The City of Stockholm has adopted a new action plan for Romani inclusion, valid until 2030, which aims to ensure Romani people have equal access to human rights, combat discrimination, and support those experiencing social and economic exclusion. All municipal boards and companies are responsible for implementing the plan through various measures, including increasing city employees' knowledge of Romani conditions, creating safe meeting places, and enhancing Romani people's opportunities for participation and influence in city decisions.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan to strengthen the rights and opportunities for LGBTQI individuals until 2030. The plan aims to improve living conditions, especially for trans and bisexual people who face higher vulnerability, as well as those with foreign backgrounds, people of color, and individuals with disabilities. The work will focus on increasing knowledge, improving welfare and services, and enhancing participation and influence across the city's operations, including schools, social services, and public spaces.

The City of Stockholm has adopted a new action plan, effective until 2030, to strengthen the rights of Sweden's five national minorities (Jews, Roma, Sámi, Swedish Finns, and Tornedalians) and the Indigenous people, the Sámi. This plan aims to ensure these groups have full access to their rights concerning language, culture, and influence. All city committees and companies are to follow the plan, which includes increased staff knowledge, improved mother tongue education, and more meeting places.

The Stockholm City Executive Board proposes an amendment to the city's waste regulations, allowing construction and demolition waste like broken wooden chairs or plastic sleds to continue being collected alongside other bulky waste of the same material type. This change is expected to reduce transport, simplify sorting for residents, and benefit the environment.

The City of Stockholm is set to approve a new agreement with Region Stockholm and Storsthlm, clarifying who pays for assistive devices for children and young people in preschool and school. The school will be responsible for basic equipment and pedagogical aids, like adapted tables, while the Region covers personal aids, such as speech devices, to ensure children receive timely support. While the Education Administration is positive, the Preschool Administration wants the preschool perspective to be more prominent and solutions for "double prescription" (aids needed both at home and in school) to be included.

The City of Stockholm plans to invest SEK 4 billion between 2027 and 2031 to maintain and repair critical infrastructure such as streets, bridges, and traffic signals, aiming to address deferred maintenance and prevent costly breakdowns. This proposal consolidates several smaller maintenance programs for efficiency, though the opposition has raised concerns regarding reduced political control, financial risks, and the long-term financial commitment.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan for an age-friendly city, aiming to ensure that older Stockholmers enjoy the same human rights as other groups in society. Based on the WHO model, the plan focuses on five areas: participation and influence, collaboration, social inclusion, housing and urban environment, and communication and information. All committees and companies are now responsible for systematically combating ageism and improving the quality of life for older residents.

The City of Stockholm is launching a new child health program to provide all children aged 1-6 with improved and more equitable conditions for physical, psychological, and social health. This program will guide city departments and companies in their work to promote, prevent, and include, with a particular focus on the role of preschools. While revised after feedback, the opposition still sees shortcomings, notably regarding the emphasis on children's motor development and the effects of digitalization.

The City of Stockholm's Disability Ombudsman submitted the 2025 report to the City Council, detailing challenges and successes in ensuring full participation for people with disabilities, based on the UN's review of Sweden's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. While the majority of the City Executive Board recommends approving the report, several opposition parties, including the Moderates and Centre Party, have dissented, criticizing its insufficient focus on issues like school transport for disabled children, out-of-hours care, and economic vulnerability, proposing an external review of school transport and concrete action to address identified shortcomings.