Financial contribution to enhance effectiveness, the well-being and social skills of children in a vulnerable position this summer The Minister for Education and Children decided this spring to provide financial support to those local authorities planning to expand their leisure activities for children and young people in a vulnerable position this summer due to the effects of the pandemic. Hafnarfjörður was allocated the equivalent of 11.7 million krónur and the sum will be used to […]
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Anna invites you – empowering women of foreign origin
The 'Anna invites you' project was initiated by the Sunna Zonta Club in Hafnarfjörður. The Sunna Zonta Club wanted to contribute funding to a project aimed at empowering women of foreign origin. The 'Anna invites you' project was created, which organises a variety of monthly events and get-togethers from September to May. Participation and the programme […]
Ramp no. 50 installed in Hafnarfjörður
A popular destination for the whole family, the Rampum upp Ísland project has arrived in Hafnarfjörður, and on average, two ramps have been installed each day in the heart of the town over the past few days. Ramp number 50 was installed at the Vesturbær Ice Cream Parlour on Fjarðargata in Hafnarfjörður today, and it was deemed appropriate to get a representative of the younger generation to […]
Planting, garden waste and boundary walls
At this time of year, it is important to remind residents of a few points worth considering regarding trees on boundary lines, garden waste, and the construction of retaining walls. Considering vegetation at the boundary of a property – the duties of landowners. Vegetation that grows beyond the boundary of a property can be obstructive and even dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists or motorists and […]
New passenger wheelchair for disabled people gives and brings joy
Húsið in Hafnarfjörður's passenger bicycle dream becomes a reality. Recently, the dream of the staff and service users of Húsið in Hafnarfjörður to own a passenger bicycle was realised. The House acquired the bikes through government recovery measures intended to promote social participation for people with mental health conditions and disabilities during the Covid pandemic. In discussions between staff and service users at the House, it was decided to use the grant […]
Ramps Up Iceland arrives in Hafnarfjörður
Ramp no. 41 laid in Hafnarfjörður today – at least two ramps a day. The Ramp Up Iceland project began ramping up Hafnarfjörður today. In the first phase, 28 locations in the centre of Hafnarfjörður have been marked, and project officials expect to lay ramp no. 50 in the heart of Hafnarfjörður […]
Swimming pool maintenance works summer 2022
Maintenance works at Hafnarfjörður's swimming pools, summer 2022. On Monday, 27 June, maintenance works will begin at the Suðurbæjarlaug and Ásvallalaug, which will affect the pools' opening hours. Due to this, opening hours at the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool will be increased and it will be open at weekends while the work is underway. Suðurbæjarlaug – the pool will close completely due to extensive maintenance and new construction work. The plan is to open the pool in phases […]
New agreement on waste collection
Implementation of the new arrangement will begin in spring 2023 – a response to a call from residents. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður and Terra ehf have entered into an agreement on waste collection from households in Hafnarfjörður from spring 2023 until 2031, and from the municipality's institutions until 2026. The council's waste collection was recently put out to tender, and Terra ehf was the successful bidder. The terms of the waste collection tender have […]
Children and strange fish at Flensburg Harbour
Nearly 400 children and young people took part this year. The dorgveiðikeppni summer course competition in Hafnarfjörður at Flensborg Harbour has, over the years, become a competition that no one aged 6-12 wants to miss. Nearly 400 children and young people took part in this year's dorgveiðikeppnin, and it's safe to say that the level of excitement was high, anticipation was great and […]
Sóltún Health Centre – innovations in elderly care
Sóltún Health Centre opens on 1 September – a new development in elderly care services. The National Health Insurance Fund of Iceland (NHI) and Sóltún Elderly Care Services Ltd. have entered into an agreement providing for a new type of specialised service for the elderly. The service will be provided in the refurbished premises of the former Sólvang in Hafnarfjörður. There will be space for 39 individuals who are expected to stay there […]