Leisure grants increase
The town council agreed at its meeting yesterday to increase the leisure allowance for children in Hafnarfjörður by 500 krónur per month, from 4,000 krónur to 4,500 krónur, as part of enhanced services for families in Hafnarfjörður. The leisure allowance now amounts to 54,000 krónur per year per child.
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting yesterday to increase the leisure allowance for
for children in Hafnarfjörður by about 500 krónur per month, or from 4,000 krónur to 4,500 krónur, as part of increased services for families in Hafnarfjörður. The leisure allowance now amounts to 54,000 krónur per year per child.
Iceland has gained a good reputation in neighbouring countries for the high participation of children and young people in sports and leisure activities, which continues to have a positive impact on their lifestyles. With this increase,
The City of Hafnarfjörður to further support children's sports and leisure activities and
at the same time strengthen prevention, healthy lifestyles and promote the well-being of children and
for young people, as well as promoting and ensuring more equal access for all
to sports and leisure activities.
This increase is retroactive and took effect from 1 September.
in the past. Those parents who completed payment for the leisure centre before 20 August
are kindly asked to apply for a refund of the leisure grant for
increase on 1 September My Pages or contact
Customer service: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is
Further information about the leisure grant can be found Here