The Culture Committee will consider a proposal to grant SEK 500,000 to the Finnish Cultural Institute in Sweden Foundation (Finlandsinstitutet) for its library activities. This funding aims to promote Finnish language and culture in Stockholm, especially for Swedish-Finnish children and youth, by providing Finnish-language literature and activities and serving as a meeting place.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
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| Jan 2026 | 148 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 298 | 29 |
| Mar 2026 | 372 | 50 |
| Apr 2026 | 279 | 25 |
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The Culture Committee will appoint the recipients of the City of Stockholm's Culture Awards for 2026, which include the city's honorary awards, the Bellman Prize, and the Cullberg Prize. A jury has developed the proposals based on nominations received from the public.
The Culture Committee will decide on the recipients of Stockholm City's cultural scholarship for 2026. The Culture Administration proposes 20 artists from various fields such as visual arts, music, and literature, all of whom have contributed to the city's cultural life. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded 40,000 kronor.
The Culture Committee is set to review proposals for eight individuals who will receive the City of Stockholm's Adult Education Scholarship for 2026. This scholarship, totaling 10,000 SEK per recipient, is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to adult education in Stockholm during the past year, with study associations nominating candidates to the Culture Administration.
The City Planning and Cultural Administrations propose new guidelines for managing Stockholm's particularly valuable buildings, public spaces, and built environments. This is due to stricter requirements introduced by amendments to the Planning and Building Act (PBL) effective December 1, 2025, even as general permit requirements decrease. These guidelines will serve as a temporary solution until Stockholm's new comprehensive plan is adopted and the city's cultural-historical classification map is complete, aiming to improve predictability for property owners and the city alike.
The Culture Committee is set to approve the City Archives' 2027 budget proposal and 2028-2029 plan, which includes strategic priorities such as improving digital accessibility, modernizing search interfaces, developing physical locations, and leveraging AI for information management. The Archives also plan to seek external funding and optimize resource use to address rising costs and competency needs, particularly in digitalization and security protection.
The Culture Administration has prepared a basis for the 2027 budget and planning for 2028-2029. They highlight challenges such as deteriorating economic conditions for cultural life, unequal access to culture for residents, and new demands from digitalization. To address this, strategic priorities are proposed, including strengthening cultural infrastructure, promoting equal access to culture, developing digital services, and undertaking major premises projects like renovating the City Library and a new Medieval Museum.
The Head of Administration will inform the Municipal Council about the conditions for gymnastics in the City of Stockholm. This will be addressed under the heading "Conditions for gymnastics in the City of Stockholm".
The Board of S:t Erik Markutveckling AB adopted new owner directives for 2026, meaning the company will now operate under the City of Stockholm's 2025-2030 chemical plan, a new business policy and establishment strategy, and new guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments. This replaces previous plans and guidelines concerning chemicals, microplastics, business, and parking.
At S:t Erik Markutveckling AB's board meeting on April 17, 2026, the financial monthly report for February 2026 was presented. The board decided to file the report, meaning it was noted without further action or decision.
At its meeting on April 17, 2026, the Board of Fastighets AB Grosshandlarvägen approved the basis for the company's 2027 budget, with a strategic direction extending through 2029. This means the financial plans for the company's upcoming years have been established.
The Board of Fastighets AB Flanören approved the basis for the company's 2027 budget, along with the strategic direction for 2028-2029. This decision was made at their meeting on April 17, 2026.
The Culture Committee will respond to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding a new action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030, aiming for equal rights and opportunities for all residents regardless of gender. The Culture Administration and City Archives support the plan, emphasizing the need to highlight underrepresented groups in cultural and educational materials and to strengthen city-wide coordination for successful implementation. This new plan replaces the previous one from 2018-2022 and will be in effect until 2030.
The Culture Committee is set to review a proposal for the City Archives to procure new framework agreements for digitization services, such as scanning and indexing, as the current agreement expires in September 2026. This procurement, valued at approximately SEK 8 million over four years, will enable the City Archives and other municipal administrations and companies to order services for preserving and making archive information accessible.
The Archives Committee is proposed to go on a study trip to Malmö and Copenhagen on May 26-27, 2026. The purpose is to study development work with a focus on collaboration and innovative methods within the archives field. The City Archives will cover the cost of the trip, and participation will form the basis for remuneration.
The Culture Committee is set to decide on new guidelines for the City Archives regarding the procurement of goods and services without prior advertisement (direct award contracts). These guidelines will clarify how the City Archives should manage such purchases, including applicable monetary thresholds and when consultation with a purchasing coordinator is required. This means, among other things, that purchases exceeding SEK 100,000 must be thoroughly documented, and the City Archivist will be authorized to adjust the guidelines in the future.
The City Archives proposes its budget for 2027 and plans for 2028-2029 to the Culture Committee. The proposal emphasizes modernizing digital platforms, improving searchability and service at its Kungsklippan and Liljeholmskajen locations, and streamlining information management through AI and collaboration. The aim is to increase access to archives for all Stockholmers and contribute to a transparent, sustainable, and economically stable city.
The City Archives will submit its monthly report for March 2026 to the board. The report indicates no deviations from the 2026 budget, neither for operating costs nor investments, meaning the City Archives' finances are in line with the established plan.
The Stockholm Ports Board was informed that they have procured waste management and sanitation services from Stena Recycling AB. This agreement, valued at up to 55 million SEK over eight years, will ensure efficient and environmentally friendly waste handling for the ports, ships, and public areas in Stockholm and Kapellskär.
The Board of Ports of Stockholm AB decided to adopt three supplementary owner directives from the City Council. These include the City of Stockholm's Chemical Plan 2025-2031 for a non-toxic environment, a business policy and establishment strategy to promote entrepreneurship, and guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments to encourage sustainable travel and reduce car dependency.
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