The Granni town map is based on a data feed that has been in existence since around the turn of the millennium, but has now been given a new, more user-friendly design. The new and improved town web viewer is part of an increased focus on digital services and communication for the town's residents and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the engineering firm EFLU. The town newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, met with Helga Stefánsdóttir, Director at […]
Grants for development at Leiðarendi and Krýsuvíkurbjarg The Ministers of Tourism, Industry and Innovation, and the Environment and Natural Resources yesterday announced the allocation of funds for infrastructure development, nature conservation and other projects at tourist sites in 2020. In total, just over 1.5 billion krónur have been allocated from the National Infrastructure Development Plan and the Tourist Site Infrastructure Fund, which allows for continued […]
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 11th March, between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., a contractor will be closing traffic on Strandgata south of Reykjanesbraut for the installation of site signage. Diversions are via the Krýsuvíkurveg junction and Kaldárselveg. Access for pedestrians will be maintained. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
A collective bargaining agreement was signed between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the municipal employees' unions within BSRB just before midnight tonight at the Conciliation Board.mediator. The strike by the unions against the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities has therefore been called off. The agreement covers around 7,000 employees of local authorities across the country and is valid until 31 March 2023. The council's operations will therefore continue as normal and there will be no […]
The National Police Commissioner has declared a public health emergency in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The first local infections were confirmed yesterday, and there are now at least four of them. Following this, it was decided to declare a state of emergency. This is being done, among other reasons, on the basis that the infection has now begun to spread domestically. The emergency management team of Hafnarfjörður municipality has […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
