The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has decided to close its facilities that provide services and activities for people who are in a vulnerable position or have underlying health conditions. The National Police Commissioner has declared a public health emergency in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), and the decision has been taken in light of this development. All relevant parties will be informed immediately […]
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Free health checks postponed
It has been decided to postpone the free health checks in Hafnarfjörður, which were due to take place on Saturdays, 14th and 21st March, indefinitely. This decision has been taken in light of the significant pressure currently being placed on the healthcare system as a whole. Advertising and promotion will resume once new dates have been set. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Impact on services in the event of a strike
It is important that all concerned monitor news about the planned strike closely. All council operations will remain unchanged if the strike does not go ahead. The planned strike by members of the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association and the BSRB will begin on Monday, 9 March. The planned strike action can be divided into two parts. Firstly, members will walk out on pre-arranged days, namely the days […]
Do you want to be a foster parent?
Child Protection in Hafnarfjörður is looking for two families who are prepared to take in children who need to be accommodated away from home for a short period. The role of foster parents is to provide a home for children, including in emergency situations to ensure their safety, resolve their difficulties or to investigate their circumstances. When a child is in the home, it is laid […]
Students are beaming with energy
Ash Wednesday used for a good cause. Students and teachers in the junior secondary school at Áslandskóli decided to use Ash Wednesday to support the project Perlað af krafti. The project is one of the main fundraising methods for Kraft, the support association for those diagnosed with cancer and their families. One of Kraft's main fundraising methods is the sale of beaded bracelets with the inscription „Life is now“. The bracelets are produced exclusively […]
Town Council Meeting, 4 March
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 3rd March. 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.
Educational leaders of Hafnarfjörður meet
Work on developing Hafnarfjörður's education strategy is in full swing, and the second meeting with the town's education leaders was held on Thursday, 27th February at the Scout Centre on Hraunbrún. Among other things, proposals for the key elements that will underpin the new education strategy were discussed. The educational leaders of Hafnarfjörður are representatives from all the town's nursery, primary and secondary schools, along with representatives from the Music School […]
Engidalsskóli to become an independent primary school – Headteacher sought
At its meeting on 19 February, the Hafnarfjörður Town Council confirmed the Hafnarfjörður Education Board's resolution from its meeting on 12 February to make Engidalsskóli an independent primary school from the autumn of 2020. The Director of the Education and Public Health Department has been tasked with working with the school's staff during the transition process and advertising the new position of headteacher. Request for […]
Short closures and disruption to traffic on the Reykjanesbraut
Weather permitting, two footbridges are scheduled to be moved to their correct locations for the Reykjanesbraut dualling works this weekend. The move will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 21:00 on both nights. The move will affect traffic; there will be a 15-minute closure on both evenings with no diversion, continuing until 02:00 […]
Clear out the rubbish depots
It's snowing and snowing… we would like to remind residents to clear snow from their refuse chutes to allow our refuse collectors easy access to the grey and blue bins, ensuring they can be emptied on time. Thank you in advance for your prompt response! Information on rubbish collection by neighbourhood can be found HERE.