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The Culture Committee proposes granting 1.3 million SEK to the Mossutställningar association to build 15 new studios at Husmossa on Södermalm, bringing the total to 37 for professional artists. This second phase of the project aims to bolster Stockholm's cultural scene by providing affordable workspaces.

The City of Stockholm has released a quality report on its 43 park playgrounds, finding most children are satisfied and feel safe, though access is unequal across the city. Five new park playgrounds are planned by early 2027, including in Hagsätra, Sätra, Bredäng, and Blackeberg, ensuring all city districts will then have at least one. The Culture Administration will prioritize implementing a new follow-up system, strengthening staff competence and succession planning, and highlighting the playgrounds' role in urban development, partly through a 90th-anniversary celebration, during 2026.

A new report reveals a 14 percent increase in visits to Stockholm's recreation and youth centers between 2024 and 2025. While visits by girls have risen by 26 percent since 2023, they still constitute only 36 percent of visitors. Young people report high satisfaction with safety and participation, leading the Culture Administration to propose that the Culture Committee approve the report and continue investing in appealing activities and more trained staff to reach even more youth, especially girls.

The Stockholm School of Culture proposes a new fee model, effective August 1, 2026, with lower and more equitable course fees based on format rather than subject. Most long courses will now cost 650 SEK per term, down from 750-950 SEK, and the income threshold for free courses will be raised to benefit more households.

This final report summarizes the implementation of eDok, a digital case and document management system now in use across all 50 operations of the City of Stockholm. The system aims to streamline management, reduce costs, and enhance information security, ultimately benefiting citizens through improved and faster service. The report details the migration of 157,625 cases and the training of 16,597 users.

The City Library is undergoing extensive renovation and operational development. The Real Estate Committee has approved the third status report for the project, which includes replacing technical systems, replastering facades in their original colors, and adapting spaces, especially for children and young people.

The Events Department has presented its 2026 operational plan, aiming to make culture more accessible across Stockholm. Key initiatives include expanding the Culture Festival, developing Culture Night with new themes and a wider post-midnight reach, and enhancing accessibility and programming in Kungsträdgården with a new stage and lift for disabled individuals. The plan also ensures Liljevalchs art gallery remains a relevant and inclusive institution, notably by opening the Spring Salon to artists from across Sápmi.

This item details the February 2026 financial reports from the Culture Administration and the City Archives. Both administrations indicate they are adhering to their budgets without significant deviations, meaning costs for operations like Liljevalchs art gallery, Kulturskolan, Stockholm Public Library, and the museums remain within planned limits.

This is a notification regarding the minutes from the Council for Disability Issues meeting on January 27, 2026. The meeting discussed the operations of the Culture Administration, including libraries, Kulturskolan, museums, art, Liljevalchs, and events. A key part of the discussion focused on the revision of Stockholm's cultural strategy, where the council emphasized accessibility and inclusivity in culture, especially for people with disabilities.

This matter concerns the reporting of minutes from management group meetings at the Culture Administration and the City Archives. The minutes contain decisions on approving agendas, adjusting previous minutes, and information on ongoing operational issues, finances, personnel, and the work environment. Among other things, water damage to archival documents at the City Archives after a fire alarm test was reported, and there was a discussion about introducing menstrual products in workplace restrooms and the possibility of donating blood during working hours.

This report details internal decisions made by the Culture Department and the City Archives during February and March 2026. These decisions include procurement for art project managers, cleaning services, and bus transportation, as well as responses to referrals concerning detailed development plans and building permits in areas like Tensta, Sätra, and Fruängen. The City Archives also made decisions regarding the preservation and disposal of documents from Stockholm Ports and Stockholm Vatten och Avfall.

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.