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This is a protocol from the Disability Council discussing accessibility at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern and within Stockholm's cultural life. Kulturhuset plans to use AI to improve accessibility and is investigating how subtitled performances can be offered, including through loanable displays for lines. Additionally, Kungsholmens kulturhus is applying for funding to build a wheelchair ramp and elevator to improve its entrance.

The Culture Department and City Archives held meetings where several issues were discussed, including strong criticism from Sveriges Lärare regarding Kulturskolan's move from Odenplan to a smaller, less suitable facility on Löjtnantsgatan. The new premises lack sufficient rooms, have a pillar in the middle of the intended stage, and are in an unsafe location with inadequate daylight. The City Archives also presented its activity report for 2025, noting positive figures for sick leave at 2.8%.

The Culture Committee's Archive Subcommittee approved the City Archives' annual report for 2025 and forwarded it to the City Executive Board, along with their response to a consultation on an action plan to make Stockholm an age-friendly city. The subcommittee was also informed about an upcoming trip to Malmö and Copenhagen to study archive operations.

This case reports on delegated decisions made by the Culture Administration and City Archives between January 9 and February 6, 2026. These are internal administrative decisions, such as procuring framework agreements for art project managers and technical consultants, determining archive instructions, and managing building permit referrals. For citizens, this means officials made decisions within their authority without each matter needing to go before the board.

The City Council has approved a new school library plan for preschools and schools in Stockholm, replacing the previous 2021-2024 plan. This means all preschools and schools now have an updated framework for the operation and development of their school libraries.

This matter involves formally reporting and approving the minutes from the Culture Committee meeting on January 20, 2026. It concerns internal administrative procedures to confirm that decisions and discussions from that meeting have been accurately documented.

Ängby IF has written to the Sports Committee regarding challenges faced by small and medium-sized sports clubs in Stockholm, specifically noting that the city's system for allocating training times disadvantages smaller clubs and that facility costs have risen without corresponding support. They also feel their efforts in creating a safe environment at Ängby IP are not adequately recognized, and urge the committee to review these issues to secure the future of club activities.

The opposition parties (Centre, Moderate, and Liberal) have raised concerns about the growing sport of gymnastics in Stockholm, citing a lack of suitable venues, especially specialized halls and school gyms with proper equipment, and questioning the city's plan to address these needs and ensure fair allocation of times, particularly after a planned hall in Riksby was scrapped. The Sports Department acknowledges the issue, plans dialogue with the regional Gymnastics Federation to better analyze needs, and clarifies that the Riksby project was private; they are, however, exploring adaptations in existing Ulvsunda facilities and continuing discussions with the Education Department and SISAB to open more school gyms for club activities, focusing on equipment access.

Two politicians from L and C questioned the Sports Department on their adherence to the city's policy of replacing sports facilities lost to construction, claiming it isn't being followed, specifically citing a 7-a-side pitch in Stadshagen, a tennis court in Skarpnäcks Gård, and an 11-a-side pitch at Nytorps Gärde as lost without equivalent replacement. The Sports Department responded that they are actively working on replacing lost facilities but admitted that a 1:1 local replacement in Stadshagen is no longer deemed possible, expressed criticism that a park renovation isn't an equivalent replacement for the Skarpnäcks Gård tennis court, and noted no replacement is listed in the plan for the Nytorps Gärde pitch, adding that no definitive decisions to not replace facilities have been made this term, though projects with potential reductions are ongoing.

Opposition parties (C, L, M) want to save Kronobergsbadet, which the Police Authority plans to close in May 2026 due to security concerns, as it is important for exercise swimming and swim instruction. They propose dialogue with the police, a plan to continue leasing the pool, or for the city to quickly secure new swimming facilities. The Sports Department states they are in dialogue with the police but cannot lease the pool due to security reasons, and are now looking for land for a new inner-city swimming hall while working to find replacement times at other pools.

Hanna Wistrand (L) asked the Sports Committee about the city's view on sports clubs co-financing new facilities, for example through sponsorship, the Inheritance Fund, or RF SISU Stockholm, and also about inter-municipal cooperation for funding. The Sports Committee responded positively to clubs co-financing and already cooperates with RF SISU Stockholm and other municipalities for specialized facilities. While sponsorship of municipal facilities is more complex, the Committee will develop guidelines for advertising and sponsorship on sports grounds.

The opposition parties (C, M, L) questioned the Sports Department about its dialogue with Djurgården Hockey, specifically after the decision to keep Hovet arena until 2030, seeking clarity on ongoing discussions, efforts to reduce uncertainty for the club, and support for their planned ice hall in Tallkrogen. The Sports Department responded that they maintain continuous dialogue with Djurgården IF regarding facility times, primarily for youth activities, but Hovet is not part of the committee's primary offerings; they are monitoring the Tallkrogen issue but are not formally involved as the Exploitation Department handles discussions with the private developer.

The Stockholm Ski Association has proposed the construction of asphalt tracks for roller skiing and para-sports at Ågesta recreation area and Högdalstopparna, citing a significant and growing need due to the lack of such facilities and the unsafe training environments currently used. The Sports Administration views Högdalstopparna as a potentially suitable location for a multi-purpose asphalt track and plans further investigation, while Ågesta is deemed unsuitable due to potential negative impacts on other users.

The City of Stockholm has developed a new action plan to become a more "age-friendly city," replacing the previous one. This plan aims to enable older adults to live safely and independently with equal rights and opportunities for societal participation, focusing on five areas: participation, collaboration, social inclusion, housing/urban environment, and communication. The Sports Committee supports the proposal, viewing it as a crucial guiding document for strengthening internal city collaboration and promoting the health of older adults in Stockholm.

Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) proposes a pilot project for "campus schools" in Stockholm, where schools, associations, and civil society would offer a wide range of after-school activities like homework help, sports, and culture to provide a safe and meaningful leisure for children, especially pre-teens. The Sports Department agrees on the importance of meaningful leisure but argues against a pilot project, citing existing extensive city-wide leisure offerings and collaborations, and expresses concern that a campus school model could create a parallel organization diverging from the Swedish association model.

The Sports Committee has approved a statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board concerning the City of Stockholm's revised food program, "Good food for health, climate, and environment." This program aims to promote healthy and sustainable meals to reduce environmental impact and improve public health. The Sports Committee views this as consistent with its mission, emphasizing the importance of measurable goals, digital tools to reduce food waste, and healthy food options at sports facilities.

The City of Stockholm plans to replace the running tracks, artificial turf, and athletic surfaces at Zinkensdamms IP on Södermalm due to wear and tear, and to improve drainage. The aim is for Zinkensdamms IP to remain a modern and safe venue for elite, amateur, and school sports, as well as the general public, with completion hoped for before the Midnattsloppet in August 2026.

The City of Stockholm will investigate the future of Eriksdalsbadet, the city's largest and most visited swimming facility with approximately 1.5 million annual visitors, due to urgent structural and waterproofing deficiencies. The investigation, costing up to 25 million SEK, will explore three options: a full renovation, renovating the current facility and moving the national arena section elsewhere, or building a completely new facility. The goal is to ensure swimming functions for the public, associations, and national competitions, with a preliminary study expected in early 2027.

The Sports Committee proposes relocating Träffstugan, a recreation center for children and youth with disabilities, from Sköndal to larger premises in Högdalen by early 2027, as their current location will be converted into housing. The new facility at Önskehemsgatan 34 requires adaptations, which Familjebostäder will manage, and the proposed 20-year lease has an estimated annual rent of SEK 2 million.

The Sports Committee has approved an expanded investment of SEK 21.4 million in Sätra ice rink, an increase of SEK 10.1 million from the original 2022 decision. This higher cost is due to increased prices for equipment such as the rink boards, scoreboard, and sound system, as well as general price hikes since 2022, meaning the ice rink will receive upgraded equipment at a greater expense for the municipality.