COVID-19: Easing of gathering restrictions and in school activities from 15 April. General gathering limits will increase from 10 to 20 people, and it will be possible to resume sports, swimming and fitness activities with restrictions, as well as the performing arts, and ski resorts can reopen. In schools, the social distancing rule at all levels will be reduced from 2 metres to 1 metre, and children in nurseries and primary schools will be permitted […]
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Swimming pools reopen
Changes to the public health measures, coming into effect tomorrow, Thursday 15 April, permit the reopening of swimming pools and bathing establishments for up to 50% of their maximum capacity. The new measure is in effect until 5 May 2021, unless otherwise announced. Children born in 2016 or later are not included in the guest count, which means that the capacity limits apply to […]
Opportunity for students: Summer study and summer jobs 2021
A wide range of summer training and jobs will be available for young people and jobseekers this summer, as part of the government's measures to promote activity and future growth for Icelandic business. Hafnarfjörður is currently reviewing its contribution to the project, and the number of jobs and the arrangements will be announced as soon as a decision has been made. See announcement […]
Request to remove vehicle from premises
There has been a significant increase in vehicles without registration plates being left in open and public spaces, and the council has received numerous complaints regarding this. It has therefore been decided to launch a campaign against vehicles without number plates that are parked on pavements, open spaces, undeveloped plots and paths, and which can obstruct the view and create a hazard […]
Let's get to work – a new government jobs initiative
The government's new employment initiative, „Let's Get to Work“, aims to create up to seven thousand temporary jobs. The initiative is being carried out in cooperation with the business community, public institutions, local authorities and voluntary organisations. It is planned to allocate around 4.5 to 5 billion krónur to the initiative. The City of Hafnarfjörður will take an active part in this project. See the announcement on the website of the Prime Minister's Office. For […]
Congratulations, Haukur, and thank you for your professional contribution!
Healthy City Hafnarfjörður – congratulations to Haukar on your big anniversary! The Healthy Town of Hafnarfjörður has for a long time placed a strong emphasis on diverse preventative measures through active collaboration, leisure grants and health-related projects that enrich and enhance the quality of life and health of the people of Hafnarfjörður. The town has long been a great sporting town and for years has produced champions in almost all areas of sport. There […]
Registration for the after-school club for the 2021-2022 school year
Registration is now open for the after-school club for the 2021-2022 school year. The after-school clubs in Hafnarfjörður are available for children in Years 1-4 and operate at all of the municipality's primary schools. Their role is to offer a wide range of leisure activities after the regular school day has finished, including group activities, workshops, outdoor pursuits and electives. The aim of the after-school clubs is for every child to have fun […]
Spring clean is underway – let's take part
Sweeping of streets, pavements and footpaths in Hafnarfjörður began some time ago, but a targeted and regular sweep of the town has now commenced. The centre of Hafnarfjörður has been swept and will be swept particularly thoroughly over the weekend, and immediately after the weekend, a targeted and organised sweep of the residential areas will begin. Last year, the sweeping began at around the same time […]
Brain surgery is a kind of first aid.
At the beginning of March, the City of Hafnarfjörður and the Alzheimer's Association signed a declaration of cooperation on implementing a community that is friendly, supportive, and aware of the needs of people with dementia and their families. Thus, the City of Hafnarfjörður, with professional assistance and the strong support of the Alzheimer's Association, will systematically pave the way for those with dementia by promoting the awareness and knowledge of staff and […]
Foundations strengthened and defence turned into an offensive
The annual accounts for the City of Hafnarfjörður for 2020 were presented to the town council today. The operating surplus for parts A and B of Hafnarfjörður was 2.3 billion króna in 2020. For Section A, the result was a surplus of 1.6 billion krónur. Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on tax revenues and expenditure, the core operations of the municipal fund were robust last year. There […]