Kristianstad municipality to close several preschools and schools

The Children and Education Committee in Kristianstad has decided on changes to local preschools and primary schools to address a declining number of children and students. The decision includes the closure of several preschools, including Centrals förskola, Talldungens förskola, Västra Vrams förskola, and Hjärtebacke förskola, as well as the closure of Centralskolan.

Additionally, the committee decided that profile classes will only be conducted for upper secondary levels (grades 7–9). A strategic plan has been established to guide future resource allocation, prioritizing quality, equality, and early adaptation over geographic structure.

The proposal will move to the municipal executive board in November and the municipal council on December 15, where the 2027 budget will also be decided. Impact assessments and risk assessments are currently being conducted for the affected units.