A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 19 February. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here. The meeting can be watched live here.
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Pioneers of health promotion for 65+ in Hafnarfjörður graduate
Daily physical activity increased by 80%. Strength training increased by 425%. Systolic blood pressure decreased by 7.4%. Lower limits comparable. Grip strength increased by 10.5% in women and 11.9% in men. Leg strength increased by 43%. Graduation of the first participants from the 'Comprehensive Health Promotion for 65+ in Hafnarfjörður' project. – a path to a successful later life, and thus the project's pioneers […]
Agreement on the construction of a sports hall at Ásvellir signed
Investing in the future of a growing community. At the end of January, an agreement was signed between the City of Hafnarfjörður and the Haukar Football Club for the construction of a football indoor centre at Ásvellir. The proposed football centre will be the full property of the City of Hafnarfjörður and will be added to the facilities the City has already developed for sports in the Ásvellir area, such as the Haukar sports facilities, the basketball centre and the Ásvallalaug swimming pool. In addition […]
Thank you for your correct and kind response.
Thanks from us, SHS and LHR. The weather is now easing in the capital region. Hafnarfjörður joins SHS and LHR in their thanks and thanks residents and staff for following the warnings from the Met Office, the Police, the Fire Service and other emergency responders in the area. Coordinated response from all parties involved is crucial when a state of emergency has been declared. […]
Town Council Grants – First Allocation 2020
Each year, the Town Council awards grants to organisations, businesses or individuals for activities and services that align with the role of the local authority or are otherwise in accordance with its strategic objectives, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and the first award of the year takes place in March. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2020. Applicants […]
Summer Walks – Ideas wanted
Are you harbouring an idea for a summer walk? Every Thursday this summer, cultural and health walks will be held around Hafnarfjörður, where residents and visitors can hear interesting facts about the town and enjoy a health boost. Nearly a thousand people took part in the walks last summer. The summer programme is now being prepared and we are looking to […]
Red weather warning – all schools are closed
The National Commissioner of Police has declared a state of public emergency for the entire country due to severe weather tomorrow, Friday 14 February. A red weather warning has been issued for the capital region from 7 a.m. tomorrow, meaning that people should not be travelling unless it is absolutely necessary. Regular school classes will be cancelled, but nurseries and […]
Hellnahraun Phase 3
Review of the detailed plan for Hellnahraun Phase 3 in Hafnarfjörður: Borgahella, Dofrahella, Búðahella, Straumhella 1-8 The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved on 8 January 2020 to advertise a proposal for an amended detailed plan for the third phase of Hellnahraun in accordance with section 1 of Article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. This concerns the eastern part of the area, i.e. the part of the detailed plan that includes all plots at Borgahella, Dofrahella […]
We want to work with parents
The role of child protection is to ensure that children living in unacceptable conditions, or children who are endangering their health and development, receive the necessary assistance. Child protection seeks to strengthen families in their parenting role and to apply resources to protect individual children where appropriate. The local newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, met with Helena Unnarsdóttir, Head of Child Protection at the City of Hafnarfjörður, […]
Offers are invited from legal entities for the plot of land at Hrauntungu 5.
Offers are invited from legal entities for the plot of land at Hrauntunga 5. The plot permits the construction of three two-storey residential houses: two semi-detached houses and one detached house, providing a total of five flats. Two houses stand on the plot which must be removed, and the successful bidder shall be responsible for their removal. The detailed plan for the plot came into effect on 16 October 2019. The […]