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Stockholm City Executive Board has proposed allowing the mixing of construction and demolition waste with other bulky refuse of the same material type. This will simplify sorting for residents at recycling centers and reduce transport, benefiting the environment. The proposal, put forth by City Commissioner Åsa Lindhagen, entails a minor amendment to waste regulations and is not expected to disadvantage citizens.

The City of Stockholm is implementing an action plan through 2030 to strengthen the rights of Sweden's national minorities (Jews, Roma, Sami, Swedish Finns, and Tornedalians). This plan aims to increase the city's knowledge of their culture, language, and history, while improving services and opportunities for participation and influence. All municipal boards and companies will work to ensure these rights, including offering mother tongue instruction in preschool and school, and adapting elder care.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan to improve the rights and opportunities for LGBTQI persons until 2030, aiming to ensure all Stockholmers have equal rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This involves increasing staff knowledge, ensuring inclusive welfare and services, and enhancing collaboration with civil society, including supporting Stockholm Pride.

The City of Stockholm has approved an action plan for Roma inclusion until 2030, aiming to combat discrimination and increase Roma participation in society while ensuring equal access to human rights. All city committees and companies are responsible for implementing measures, including increasing knowledge about the Roma situation among city employees and creating safe meeting places.

The Swedish Transport Agency proposed new road tunnel safety regulations, prompting a statement from the City of Stockholm. These new rules aim to simplify and reduce costs for planning and constructing shorter tunnels (up to 500 meters) by tailoring safety requirements to tunnel length and traffic volume. The City of Stockholm welcomes the proposal, expecting it to streamline the process for tunnel construction.

Stockholm City Council will decide on new fees for vehicles that are relocated, stored, or scrapped due to being improperly parked or abandoned, including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and electric scooters. These new fees, which vary by vehicle type and action, are proposed to take effect from May 1, 2026, aligning with the Traffic Committee's new contractor agreement. While some fees will decrease, like the immediate relocation of a light car from SEK 4370 to SEK 3450, others will increase, such as the daily storage fee for the first ten days, rising from SEK 111 to SEK 150.

The City of Stockholm plans to invest 4 billion SEK between 2027 and 2031 to upgrade its infrastructure, including roads, bridges, lighting, and parks, aiming to address overdue maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. While several committees and commissioners support this, the opposition (M and C) criticizes the high cost and potential for reduced political control, and L advocates for faster decisions and greater transparency regarding the maintenance debt.

The Liberals proposed an investigation and tightening of democratic conditions for renting out premises and providing cultural support, specifically to prevent anti-democratic forces from exploiting city venues via second- or third-hand leases, and to enable repayment of funds if conditions are not met. The City Executive Office responded that similar work is already underway per the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The municipal board majority voted to reject the motion, citing ongoing work, while the Moderates and Liberals reserved their votes, wishing the motion to be approved.

The City of Stockholm is considering a revised agreement with Region Stockholm regarding the cost responsibility for assistive devices in preschool and school. This new agreement, replacing one from 1997, clarifies that schools are responsible for basic equipment and pedagogical aids like adapted desks and keyboards, while the region covers personal aids such as walking and speech devices. The aim is to ensure children and young people with disabilities receive necessary support without obstacles or delays, and to facilitate collaboration between the municipality and region.

The City of Stockholm needs to procure new agreements for leadership development services as current contracts expire in 2026 and 2027. This ensures continued investment in leadership and skills development for managers and employees, enhancing service quality and making the city a more attractive employer. The City Manager is responsible for these procurements and will invite city committees and companies to participate.

Stockholm Vatten AB plans to reduce its ownership in the wastewater treatment company Syvab AB from approximately 33 percent to 14 percent, as some of Stockholm's wastewater will instead be treated at Henriksdal. Concurrently, the municipalities of Ekerö and Trosa are joining Syvab, allowing the Himmerfjärden plant to treat more wastewater overall. This change significantly lowers the City of Stockholm's guarantee commitment in Syvab from SEK 860 million to SEK 225 million.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan to become a more age-friendly city, ensuring older residents have the same rights as others. This involves improvements in areas like participation, housing, urban environment, social inclusion, and communication, aiming to combat ageism and make the city safer and more accessible for its elderly population.

The City of Stockholm has approved a private individual's application to the Swedish Transport Agency for a civilian helipad on Bergholmen island in Lidingö municipality, noting no direct negative impact on Stockholm residents or the environment. A noise assessment confirms compliance with regulations, and while a nature inventory identified values to consider, the City Management Office and relevant City Commissioner support the proposal, emphasizing the importance of sustainable transport.

The City Executive Board will appoint Sidrah Schaider as their representative to vote at general meetings for Stockholm City Hall AB and other wholly or partly owned companies, such as Svenska Bostäder and Stockholm Vatten och avfall AB. This representative will approve annual reports, decide on profit/loss management, and set board fees for 2026. Board fees for major companies, like Stockholm City Hall AB, will be SEK 92,500 for the chair and SEK 37,000 for a regular member, a slight increase from 2025, based on the adjusted price base amount and consistent with city committee principles.

The City of Stockholm has responded to the County Administrative Board's evacuation plan for a nuclear accident, such as at Forsmark. While the City welcomes the planning, it rejects the current design, finding it unclear regarding municipal responsibilities and lacking information on the number of residents Stockholm may need to accommodate, which hinders preparations.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to public procurement laws, aiming to allow the exclusion of suppliers from non-EU countries without free trade agreements. Stockholm City supports this proposal, which also seeks to facilitate avoiding suppliers from "antagonistic states" in procurements concerning critical infrastructure and supply readiness. The amendments are slated to come into effect on January 1, 2027.

The City of Stockholm welcomes Region Stockholm's proposed Life Science strategy for the Stockholm-Uppsala region, aiming to make it a world-leading hub for medical and biotech research and business, bringing more jobs, investments, and better healthcare. However, the city emphasizes the need to clarify the role of municipalities, leverage existing collaborations, and involve the private sector to ensure the strategy's success and concrete implementation.

The Ministry of Finance has asked the City of Stockholm to comment on a proposal from the Gigabit Inquiry, which aims to accelerate and reduce the cost of broadband, fiber, and 5G expansion nationwide. The City of Stockholm opposes forcing municipal bodies to share their infrastructure without being able to prioritize municipal needs and critical societal functions. The City also rejects the proposal to fund a central information point for this with an annual fee for network providers.

Liberal politicians proposed increasing access to art and culture in Stockholm's elder care homes, arguing it could improve quality of life and combat loneliness, as current offerings vary. The City of Stockholm responded that extensive work is already underway through initiatives like "Culture for Seniors" and Stockholm Art placements, deeming a new strategy unnecessary and preferring to develop existing efforts.

The City of Stockholm has been invited to comment on plans for the Delta North offshore wind farm, which Zephyr Renewable AB proposes to build approximately 55 kilometers east of Sandhamn. This large-scale project, comprising up to 105 wind turbines each reaching 330 meters, aims to increase Sweden's fossil-free electricity supply. While the City supports wind power expansion, it requests an investigation into potential conflicts with shipping.