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The City of Stockholm has responded to Region Stockholm's proposed roadmaps for developing the regional city centers of Kungens kurva-Skärholmen and Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik. While recognizing the roadmaps as important tools for creating attractive and sustainable environments, the City suggests a clearer focus on green spaces, safety, business diversity, public transport, and inter-municipal collaboration. The aim is for these areas to evolve into vibrant hubs that contribute to a sustainable Stockholm.

The Culture Committee decided to file the previous minutes from the January 20th meeting. This is a routine measure to formally approve and archive prior meeting notes, with no direct impact on citizens.

Leif Söderström and Roine Löfgren (SD) proposed moving construction materials from an area next to Haga BP to create a temporary full-size football pitch. However, the Sports Administration stated this isn't feasible as the area is needed for the ongoing Hagastaden project, including a new Sveavägen route and permanent streets, a process continuing until 2028-2029. Additionally, relocating the materials would be more costly and increase the climate footprint.

The opposition parties (Moderaterna, Centerpartiet, and Liberalerna) have questioned the Sports Committee on how swimming times are allocated between municipal swimming schools and private clubs, claiming clubs are disadvantaged. The Sports Administration responded that they aim for a fair and efficient distribution for all Stockholm residents, prioritizing associations that work with children and youth. Allocations for associations in instructional pools increased by 44 percent between 2020 and 2025, while the municipal swimming school's share grew by 6 percent.

Löparnas vänner IF sought permission from the Sports Committee to build a clubhouse and storage shed at Kärrtorp Sports Ground, citing a need for dedicated space to develop their youth-focused running club. However, the Sports Administration denied the request due to limited space and an unwillingness to grant new individual leases, instead planning an inventory of existing storage facilities that could potentially improve Löparnas vänner IF's current storage.

Ängby IF has highlighted challenges faced by small and medium-sized sports clubs, asking the city to review allocation of facility times, adjust grants and fees, and provide financial support for safety initiatives. The Sports Department acknowledges the importance of club sports but deems current allocation principles fair, noting increased financial support and new grants, though these are not intended to cover paid leadership. Furthermore, Ängby IP will remain in the city’s regular catalogue, allowing Ängby IF continued zero-cost access for youth activities without operational responsibility, but financial support for safety work beyond sports activities is currently unavailable.

The Sports Committee has provided feedback on the City of Stockholm's Action Plan for Children's Rights and Influence up to 2030, which aims to ensure all children have their rights met and can participate in society. While positive, the Committee suggests adding the city's sports, exercise, and outdoor life program as a key example and highlighting a meaningful leisure time for children as a right, not just a service.

The Moderates have urged the City of Stockholm to address Kista's growing insecurity, vacant offices, and business exodus by immediately convening a crisis meeting, assessing the situation, and developing a concrete plan to enhance safety and Kista's role as an innovation hub. The Sports Department responded by outlining its contributions through offering and supporting leisure activities like the Kistaloppet and developing sports facilities, aiming to boost safety and provide meaningful recreation for Kista's children and youth.

Aspudden Sports Ground will gain a new service building, featuring more changing rooms, showers, toilets, a kitchenette, and a kiosk. The existing changing room building will be renovated and connected to the new one, improving staff facilities and ventilation, with the aim of providing better conditions for athletes, associations, and the public, while also increasing safety at the facility. The project is expected to be completed in early 2028.

The City of Stockholm will renovate Nytorpsbadet's water purification and pool technology. This temporary measure aims to keep the bath open until 2034, when a larger reconstruction is planned. The renovation is expected to begin after the 2026 swimming season and be completed by April 2027, allowing the bath to open as usual in summer 2027, improving both staff working conditions and visitor experience.

The City of Stockholm plans to construct a temporary sports hall at Dalhagens BP in Akalla. This is to ensure children, youth, and local associations can continue sporting activities when Husby sports hall is demolished for the new Husbybadet, and until a new permanent hall is built. The temporary hall, expected by Q2 2027, will accommodate sports like basketball, floorball, and handball, and may even remain as an additional sports facility after the new permanent hall in Husby is completed.

The City of Stockholm plans to construct a new Husbybadet at Bislet 1, adjacent to the current facility, which suffers from significant structural issues and partial closures for safety reasons. The new bathhouse, slated for completion by 2031, will be modern, accessible, and energy-efficient, featuring a 25-meter pool, diving tower, two teaching pools, an adventure pool, family area, gym, and group exercise rooms. Concurrently, the existing Husbyhallen will be demolished and replaced by a temporary sports hall at Dalhagens BP during construction, with a permanent hall later built on the site of the old bathhouse.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action program to improve water quality in Strömmen. This involves plans to reduce the release of pollutants and environmental toxins from sources such as stormwater, contaminated areas, and boat storage sites. The program aims to both purify the water and enhance the habitat for plants and animals in Strömmen.

The Sports Committee has approved the scholarship committee's proposed recipients for the 2026 youth leader scholarships, chosen from a total of 40 nominations submitted by associations and organizations. These scholarships will be presented in the City Hall this spring to dedicated individuals who passionately engage in children's and youth activities.

The Stockholm Sports Council will procure a new framework agreement for the purchase of sports equipment for the city's sports facilities, as the current agreement expires in July 2026. This ensures that the city's sports facilities, used by residents, will continue to have access to necessary equipment for sports and recreation.

Stockholm's Sports Committee proposes financial support for swimming clubs to offer summer water familiarization and preparatory swimming lessons. This aid targets Stockholm-resident children born between 2018 and 2021, aiming to teach them to swim and feel safe in water. The registration fee per child will be capped at 100 SEK, with clubs receiving a 500 SEK grant per student.

The City of Stockholm proposes to acquire the historic Tullhuset (Custom House) on Blasieholmen for 47 million SEK from S:t Erik Markutveckling AB. This 1876 building, currently used as offices by SL but set to be vacant by late 2026, will be transformed into cultural premises, preserving its significant cultural heritage values.

The City Library is undergoing extensive renovation and operational development, including new technical systems and the restoration of its facades to their original condition. This work also expands and adapts spaces for children and young people to enhance library services for this group. The library is now expected to reopen to the public during the first quarter of 2028, a slight delay compared to the initial plan.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a status report for the renovation of Hantverkargatan 3I-L, also known as Glasbruket 5. This culturally significant, blue-classified building requires renovation due to aging technical installations and a need for improved accessibility and fire safety. The project is currently paused as there is no tenant, but the design work is nearly complete to prevent future delays.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a major renovation of the façade and windows of Building 07 in Pilträdet 11, the old operating theatre at Serafimerlasarettet. The building, which currently houses a preschool and offices for the Kungsholmen City District Administration, requires extensive maintenance due to water penetration issues. The renovation aims to secure the building against the elements and restore its cultural-historical value, including changing the façade color and lighting to its original design.