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The matter concerns reporting the minutes and notes from the meeting of the Disability Council. The meeting discussed, among other things, how the new property-based collection of packaging from 2027 will work for people with disabilities; property owners are responsible for the solutions, while Stockholm Vatten och Avfall has a central role, and the city will continue working on accessible alternatives where collection at the property is not possible.

The Social Services Committee noted several documents, including statements on proposed interpreting fees and a ban on using children as interpreters, healthcare preparedness, and a needs-based healthcare guarantee. The Social Services Department opposed interpreting fees and the ban on child interpreters, called for clearer preparedness for people with extensive support needs, and supported shorter waiting times for specialist care, especially child and adolescent psychiatry; the minutes recorded no further decision.

The Social Services Committee’s Organization and Associations Subcommittee approved several time-limited grants for support services, including those for people with addiction, young people exposed to violence, and people with disabilities. For example, Process Kedjan received SEK 183,000, Stockholm 12 received SEK 125,000, and Fryshuset received SEK 150,000; the organizations must report how the funds were used.

The Cultural Affairs Committee will consider a proposal allowing four committee representatives—two from the majority and two from the opposition—to attend the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) culture and leisure conference in Jönköping on 4–5 November 2026. The Culture Administration proposes that the city cover travel, accommodation, and the participation fee, and that attendance qualify for a stipend; the conference will address, among other topics, safety and the mental and physical health of children and young people through cooperation between schools, social services, and cultural and leisure activities.

The Cultural Affairs Committee will consider Birgitta Rydell (L) stepping down from her position on Stockholm’s Art Council. The Cultural Administration proposes that substitute member Niclas Peyron (L) become a regular member and that Christina Tufvesson (L) be appointed as the new substitute member through December 31, 2026; the Art Council advises on the artistic design of buildings and public spaces.

The item compiles decisions and documents to be reported for information, including the 2026 budget follow-up. It includes budget adjustments totalling SEK 130.9 million in reduced net costs and SEK 16.5 million in increased investments, as well as information on summer holiday initiatives, financial assistance, measures to enhance security, culture, and climate investments.

The Sports Administration proposes that the Sports Committee approve the response to questions about how times at Stockholm’s public swimming pools are allocated among the general public, schools, the city’s swimming school, and associations. The weekly totals are 1,420 hours for the general public, 349 hours for school swimming, 258.5 hours for the city’s swimming school, and 847 hours for associations; associations receiving city support are given priority, especially activities for children and young people aged 7–20 and for people with disabilities.

The Sports Administration proposes that the Sports Committee approve the response to questions about preventing gang recruitment and other crime at Stockholm’s sports facilities. The administration describes weekly situation reports, reporting through incident reporters and facility councils, cooperation with the police and social services, and possible measures such as improved lighting, clearer sightlines, security guards, and camera surveillance at specially prioritised locations. Staff receive ongoing training in areas including conflict management, threats and violence, and identifying violent extremism.

The Sports Administration proposes that the Sports Committee approve the response to a letter from Hanna Wistrand (L) and Mikael Peterson (C) on how the needs of sports can be given a clearer role in Stockholm’s urban development. The Administration explains that the city’s programme for sports, exercise and outdoor recreation, along with its strategy for sports facilities, should guide all committees and municipal companies, and that sports issues should be addressed early when planning new areas, facilities and green spaces.

The Sports Administration proposes that the Sports Committee approve a consultation response supporting Stockholm’s updated climate adaptation action plan. The plan contains 25 measures to address issues including heatwaves and heavy rainfall; at sports facilities and recreational areas, it proposes more shade-providing vegetation, improved environments for visitors, and additional drinking-water stations where needed.

The Elderly Care Administration proposes that Henrik Sundqvist be appointed as a member of the joint Council for Disability Issues for the Social Services Committee, the Elderly Care Committee and the Guardianship Committee. He would replace Elsa Brunemalm and serve until the end of the term of office on 31 December 2026; the matter is also submitted to the Social Services Committee and the Guardianship Committee for information.

The management group agreed on clarified salary criteria and employee appraisals, which would be discussed with staff during the autumn and introduced in appraisals in November 2026. The group also received updates on operations and the budget, including plans to establish a coordination function for meals and food, and the start of work on the 2027 budget.

The Service Committee approved its first four-month report for 2026 and requested budget adjustments of SEK 5.3 million for operating costs and supplies for the city’s emergency stockpile, and SEK 2.4 million for a building-material reuse centre. A Moderate Party member dissented, criticising, among other things, the procurement operation’s inadequate funding. The committee also approved its response to the auditors’ 2025 annual report. The auditors found that operations were generally satisfactory, but that the city needed to improve its food purchasing in line with environmental goals.

The Service Committee expressed support for the proposal for a national ban on PFAS above certain threshold levels in clothing, shoes, waterproofing products, cosmetics, kitchen utensils and ski wax. The administration noted that Denmark and France had already introduced bans and that the aim was to quickly reduce emissions; the minutes did not state the voting result.

The Service Committee approved the 2026 interim report and submitted it to the City Executive Board. The report forecast a balanced budget after the use of retained funds; the committee also reported changes totaling SEK 15.3 million and requested a SEK 10.6 million budget adjustment for specific assignments.

The Chair of the Social Services Committee is proposed to report their urgent response to the consultation on municipal rental guarantees for households with children to the committee. The proposal means that the Social Services Administration should update the regulations and delegation procedures, if the City Council approves the necessary changes, so that the city can implement rental guarantees under the new ordinance.

The Social Services Administration proposes that the Social Services Committee file the July 2026 monthly report. The forecast shows a surplus of SEK 6.8 million, but deficits are expected in homelessness and addiction services, as well as emergency and advisory services; the administration will later request additional funding for, among other things, LSS summer camps, newly arrived residents, and family counselling.

The Moderate Party asks how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to reduce administration in social services, for example by transcribing client conversations and creating case notes, while protecting sensitive personal data. The Social Services Administration proposes that the committee approve the response: some automated e-services are already in use, but the city does not yet have an AI transcription tool; a preliminary study has been completed, and preparations for a possible pilot project could begin in autumn 2026 or winter 2026/2027.

The Social Services Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee approve a revised delegation framework effective 1 October 2026. It specifies which officials and committees may make decisions on the committee’s behalf, including decisions on the new activity requirement for people receiving income support and municipal rental guarantees for households with children.

The Social Services Administration proposes that Henrik Sundqvist be appointed to the joint council for disability issues for the Social Services Committee, the Elderly Care Committee and the Guardianship Committee for the remainder of 2026. He is proposed to replace Elsa Brunemalm, who has stepped down, and was nominated by the Stockholm Association of the Deaf through Funktionsrätt Stockholm City.