The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is set to address several reporting matters, including responses to a children's rights action plan, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's report on EU packaging waste regulations, a proposal to use work tunnels in the New Östberga Tunnel as shelters, views on Spårväg Syd, and the report on land and environmental cases. Additionally, minutes from the Council for Disability Issues and an election matter in the municipal council will be reported to the Board.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
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| Jan 2026 | 148 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 298 | 29 |
| Mar 2026 | 373 | 51 |
| Apr 2026 | 302 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 419 | 30 |
| Jun 2026 | 408 | 47 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 52 | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | 268 | 21 |
| Oct 2026 | 124 | 29 |
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Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve its environmental reports for 2025 for several recycling centers (Bromma, Lövsta, Vantör, and Östberga) and the sorting facility in Högdalen. The reports indicate general compliance with environmental permits, though the Högdalen facility experienced one instance of elevated zinc levels in stormwater, which the company is now investigating and addressing.
The Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB board is asked to approve a plan for energy efficiency measures and solar panel installations for 2026, along with a report on 2025 results. These plans aim to meet the City of Stockholm's energy efficiency and solar cell targets, despite the company's anticipated increase in energy use due to new facilities and treatment processes. The board will also be informed about actions taken to reduce electricity consumption during peak grid load times.
The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to decide that the company will continue to collect waste from retail trade from July to December 2026. This applies to stores that haven't managed to arrange their own waste solution after municipal responsibility ends on July 1, 2026. The company will also develop a price list for waste collection and provide an update later this autumn.
The Stockholm Waste Management Board proposes approval of a multi-year plan for 2027-2029 detailing the company's waste management development. The plan focuses on enhancing efficiency to match the city's growth, including introducing property-near packaging collection from 2027. It also covers investments in new and refurbished recycling centers, such as a new permanent facility in Sätra and upgrades to the Lövsta recycling center.
The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is recommended to approve the financial monthly report for February 2026. The report indicates the company's loan debt totals SEK 34,993 million, a SEK 65 million reduction from the previous month. The interest rate for February was 2.55 percent, and the city's guarantee commitment for the company was SEK 4 million.
The Stockholm Waste Company's board discussed waste management and environmental issues, including an update on current operations and property-near collection. There was a discussion about the company's reactive approach to property-near collection, noting that many Stockholm residents, especially small-house owners, lack clear information and solutions, emphasizing the need for improved communication and inter-departmental cooperation. The board also approved the company's 2025 annual report, its January 2026 financial report, and the 2025 data protection officer's annual report.
The City Council has adopted the zoning plan for the expansion of the new yellow subway line between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. This line will include six new stations: Fridhemsplan, Liljeholmen, Årstaberg, Årstafältet, Östbergahöjden, and Älvsjö. The decision was made despite reservations and a counter-proposal from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party.
Stockholm's City Council approved a revised agreement for the Stockholm County Upper Secondary School Admissions' services and assignments. This agreement aims to modernize the admissions process and clarify the division of responsibility between Storsthlm and member municipalities, including the management of the Indra system support, which Inera AB will now oversee. This ensures a continued joint admissions organization for upper secondary schools in the county, with Storsthlm administering admissions even as individual municipalities contract separately for system access.
The Stockholm City Council approved a new fee model and reduced course fees for Kulturskolan Stockholm, effective August 1, 2026. This decision introduces subject-neutral fees with fewer levels, expanded fee exemptions for low-income households, and a sibling discount. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats dissented, arguing that general fee reductions are ineffective in reaching underrepresented groups.
The Stockholm City Council approved an action plan for Roma inclusion, valid until 2030, aimed at combating anti-Romani racism and ensuring equal access to human rights for Roma people, particularly concerning discrimination and exclusion. Concurrently, the city's previous Roma inclusion strategy from 2018-2022 ceased to apply. Members from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, Christian Democrats, and Sweden Democrats reserved their positions, having presented their own proposals.
The City Council approved an action plan for the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals until 2030, aiming to strengthen the city's efforts to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. The decision also urged Stockholm Stadshus AB and its companies to adopt the plan, while a previous 2017 program was repealed. However, several parties reserved their positions against the decision.
The City Council has approved the Action Plan for National Minorities and the Indigenous Sami People's Rights 2030, aiming to strengthen the city's efforts to safeguard the rights of Jews, Roma, Sami, Swedish Finns, and Tornedalians. Stockholm City Hall AB and its company boards were urged to adopt the plan, and previous guidelines for national minority rights were repealed. Members from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, Christian Democrats, and Sweden Democrats all reserved against the decision with their own proposals.
The Stockholm City Council has approved an action plan for an age-friendly city, aiming to ensure older people have the same human rights as other groups. The plan, based on the WHO's five development areas, was passed despite reservations from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats, who argued it lacked ambition and measurable goals.
The City Council approved the 2025 annual report for the Stockholm City Coordination Association (FINSAM), which provides rehabilitation services in collaboration with agencies like the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Public Employment Service. They also granted discharge from liability to both FINSAM and the Greater Stockholm Fire Department, meaning their boards were approved for how they managed their responsibilities during the year.
The City Council granted the City Executive Board, all specialist committees, district committees, and the college of auditors discharge from liability for the 2025 financial year. This decision followed the auditors' review and recommendation for discharge, despite identifying some deficiencies in areas such as housing, climate, environment, primary school learning development, and social services' processing times.
The City Council approved the City of Stockholm's annual report for 2025, which included goal tracking and financial information for city companies. They also approved budget adjustments for the land development committee, expanded reservations for professional development and social investments, and an adjustment to family counseling compensation with fee exemptions. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats dissented, favoring their own proposals.
Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) directed an interpellation to Councilor for Social Affairs and Security Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding care interventions for children and young people. The City Council decided that the interpellation was admissible and would be tabled for later discussion, meaning the issue of support for children and young people will be further addressed at a future meeting.
The Municipal Council has addressed an interpellation from Andréa Hedin (M) to the Commissioner for the Elderly and Culture, Torun Boucher (V), concerning the serving of alcohol to elderly individuals. Commissioner Boucher has now responded, meaning the issue has been discussed and an answer provided.
Svante Linusson (Centerpartiet) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (Miljöpartiet) regarding a ban on gasoline-powered vehicles on bicycle paths. The interpellation was approved on December 15, 2025, and Commissioner Strömgren provided a response at the meeting on May 4, 2026.
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