The Committee for the Elderly approved the Elder Care Administration's response to Liliane Åkerlund (SD) regarding the establishment of geriatric outpatient clinics at health centers. The Administration clarified that responsibility for such operations falls under Region Stockholm, not the municipality, according to the Health and Medical Services Act. However, the Administration emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the municipality and the region, including co-locating professionals at health centers, to achieve more integrated care for the elderly.
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The Elder Care Committee decided to implement mandatory background checks for staff in home care and nursing homes, including both private providers within the choice system and municipal operations. This means employers must now request extracts from criminal and suspicion registers when recruiting staff who work in seniors' homes, to enhance security and safety for care recipients.
The Committee for the Elderly decided to task the Elder Care Administration with annually prioritizing the allocation of the state grant "Elder Care Boost." This means the administration should direct funds to areas with the greatest need for skills development, such as increasing the number of assistant nurses, improving Swedish language proficiency according to new legal requirements, and promoting training in minority and sign languages. The decision also aims to reduce the risk of funds going to untrustworthy actors.
The Committee for the Elderly decided to delegate to the Director of Administration the distribution of SEK 42.3 million in state grants for the development of good and close care in 2026. These funds are designated for municipal health and medical care, including special housing and day activities for the elderly, as well as housing and daily activities for people with disabilities. The grant will be allocated among various departments, such as the Department for the Elderly and the Department of Social Services, and to the district administrations.
The Committee for the Elderly approved the Elder Care Administration’s proposal to distribute 5,866,612 SEK in government grants for outreach work and health talks in 2026, aiming to reduce involuntary loneliness among those 65 and older. Of this, 225,000 SEK will fund city-wide initiatives, with the remainder allocated to the eleven district administrations based on a fixed sum plus the number of seniors in each area. Starting March 2026, these health talks will become a service not requiring individual needs assessment under the Social Services Act.
The Committee for the Elderly has adopted and forwarded a budget proposal for 2027, with a focus on 2028 and 2029, to the City Executive Board. This proposal outlines priorities, challenges, and suggested measures within eldercare, with a projected budget increase of SEK 16.1 million for 2027 compared to 2026. Key investments include digitalization, managing security alarms, strengthening scheduling support, and enhancing follow-up and analysis capabilities.
The Preschool Committee will review its financial report for March. The committee forecasts a surplus of 2 million SEK, primarily because the costs for additional support for children with special needs in individual preschools are lower than budgeted, due to fewer children and preschools requiring it.
The City Executive Board has circulated a proposal for Stockholm to transition to digital personnel records, aiming to improve the quality, security, and efficiency of handling employee documents. The Preschool Administration supports this, believing it will enhance management, information security, and archiving, and suggests their official statement be submitted to the City Executive Board as a response.
The Preschool Committee is to comment on a proposed new program for events in the City of Stockholm, which aims to make Stockholm a leading event city by hosting inclusive and accessible events for all ages. The Preschool Administration supports the program but suggests including a clearer analysis of events' consequences for children, as events are crucial for children's right to participation, culture, and leisure.
The Board of S:t Erik Markutveckling AB adopted new owner directives for 2026, meaning the company will now operate under the City of Stockholm's 2025-2030 chemical plan, a new business policy and establishment strategy, and new guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments. This replaces previous plans and guidelines concerning chemicals, microplastics, business, and parking.
At S:t Erik Markutveckling AB's board meeting on April 17, 2026, the financial monthly report for February 2026 was presented. The board decided to file the report, meaning it was noted without further action or decision.
At its meeting on April 17, 2026, the Board of Fastighets AB Grosshandlarvägen approved the basis for the company's 2027 budget, with a strategic direction extending through 2029. This means the financial plans for the company's upcoming years have been established.
The Board of Fastighets AB Flanören approved the basis for the company's 2027 budget, along with the strategic direction for 2028-2029. This decision was made at their meeting on April 17, 2026.
The Culture Committee will respond to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding a new action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030, aiming for equal rights and opportunities for all residents regardless of gender. The Culture Administration and City Archives support the plan, emphasizing the need to highlight underrepresented groups in cultural and educational materials and to strengthen city-wide coordination for successful implementation. This new plan replaces the previous one from 2018-2022 and will be in effect until 2030.
The Culture Committee is set to review a proposal for the City Archives to procure new framework agreements for digitization services, such as scanning and indexing, as the current agreement expires in September 2026. This procurement, valued at approximately SEK 8 million over four years, will enable the City Archives and other municipal administrations and companies to order services for preserving and making archive information accessible.
The Archives Committee is proposed to go on a study trip to Malmö and Copenhagen on May 26-27, 2026. The purpose is to study development work with a focus on collaboration and innovative methods within the archives field. The City Archives will cover the cost of the trip, and participation will form the basis for remuneration.
The Culture Committee is set to decide on new guidelines for the City Archives regarding the procurement of goods and services without prior advertisement (direct award contracts). These guidelines will clarify how the City Archives should manage such purchases, including applicable monetary thresholds and when consultation with a purchasing coordinator is required. This means, among other things, that purchases exceeding SEK 100,000 must be thoroughly documented, and the City Archivist will be authorized to adjust the guidelines in the future.
The City Archives proposes its budget for 2027 and plans for 2028-2029 to the Culture Committee. The proposal emphasizes modernizing digital platforms, improving searchability and service at its Kungsklippan and Liljeholmskajen locations, and streamlining information management through AI and collaboration. The aim is to increase access to archives for all Stockholmers and contribute to a transparent, sustainable, and economically stable city.
The City Archives will submit its monthly report for March 2026 to the board. The report indicates no deviations from the 2026 budget, neither for operating costs nor investments, meaning the City Archives' finances are in line with the established plan.
The Stockholm Ports Board was informed that they have procured waste management and sanitation services from Stena Recycling AB. This agreement, valued at up to 55 million SEK over eight years, will ensure efficient and environmentally friendly waste handling for the ports, ships, and public areas in Stockholm and Kapellskär.
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