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The Culture Committee is proposed to grant SEK 1.2 million to the Mossutställningar association for the establishment of a new studio house, Fjädermossa, in Sätra. Set to open in spring 2026 at Stensätravägen 9, this initiative will provide 28 studios and approximately 30 workspaces for professional artists, aiming to strengthen Stockholm's cultural infrastructure, particularly in the southwest where affordable studios are scarce.

The audit reviewed safety at Stockholm's recreation centers in 2025 and found that while committees generally have good safety routines, there are shortcomings such as unpracticed evacuation procedures and undocumented checks of staff criminal records. Järva and Södermalm, in particular, need to improve their follow-up of privately run recreation centers and report concerns when there's suspicion that children are at risk.

The Real Estate Department plans a comprehensive renovation of the green-classified building Pelarbacken Större 4 on Götgatan, Södermalm, which currently houses Södergården community centre, Söderbokhandeln bookstore, and other shops. This renovation will address the building's poor condition and lack of modern standards (e.g., an elevator), ensuring compliance with fire safety and accessibility laws, improving energy efficiency, and preserving its cultural-historical value. All tenants will need to evacuate from Q3 2026 to Q2 2028 during the works.

Kulturskolan in Norra Innerstaden must vacate its current Odenplan premises by December 31, 2026, due to unavoidable noise disturbances from music lessons affecting another tenant. The Culture Administration has therefore been tasked with finding a new space within Norra Innerstaden, aiming to provide a more long-term and suitable venue for up to three times more students, accommodating all of Kulturskolan's artistic expressions, not just music.

The Stockholm City Archives presented its 2023 annual report, highlighting increased accessibility to the city's public information. They handled 21,000 requests for archived material, a nearly nine percent increase, and welcomed 44,000 visitors to their premises and 99,000 to their website, with grade transcripts being the most sought-after. The archives also digitized materials and offered programs on diverse histories, attracting 6,900 participants.

The Department of Culture believes it has met its 2025 goals, providing Stockholm residents with access to a rich cultural life, with a particular focus on children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. They have also requested an additional 10.7 million SEK to renovate the Kungsträdgården stage roof and upgrade the lock and alarm systems at Asplundhuset (City Library).

The report "Information about Kulan 2025" details how Stockholm's children and students participate in cultural activities through the Kulan initiative. In 2025, there were 126,488 cultural visits using the Kulan premium, which subsidizes 50% of cultural programs for preschools and schools. Visits increased in preschools and elementary schools, particularly in Järva, where many children experienced multiple cultural events.

The Culture Committee has received the Kulturskolan's activity plan for 2026. The plan aims to make Kulturskolan more well-known, accessible, and inclusive for all children and young people in Stockholm, regardless of background or where they live. This includes reduced fees from autumn 2026, efforts to reach underrepresented groups such as boys and young people in certain areas, as well as an expanded range of offerings and improved safety within the activities.

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.