Category: News

The summer holidays are now upon us in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools, and reading often gets forgotten as there is so much fun to be had. Research shows that children's reading skills can be lost over the summer months, so it is important to maintain them during the summer holidays. The Hafnarfjörður Library wants to help parents with this by offering a summer reading programme, just like in previous years.

The results of a large national survey on substance use indicate that young people in Hafnarfjörður are exemplary, and that most of them do not touch substances. Around 85% students take part in the survey each time, and it was administered to students this February. Every year, students in the 8th to 10th grades of secondary school take part in a large national survey on substance use which […]

The Hafnarfjörður Town Council has approved seven proposals for measures to encourage housebuilders to prioritise the environment, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, stricter requirements for lower greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and increased public environmental awareness. At a council meeting on 29 May, it was agreed, among other things, to grant a 20-30% discount on the price of plots […]

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 29th May. 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.

A description of the amendments to the General Plan for densification areas within Hafnarfjörður, approved by the Town Council at its meeting on 6 February 2019, is being published for information. The description can be viewed here on the City of Hafnarfjörður website www.hafnarfjordur.is from 17 - 31 May 2019. A public consultation meeting will also be held at Hafnarborg on 23 May 2019 from 17:00 to 19:00, where the description will be reviewed. Amendments to the Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 Master Plan – densification […]

In accordance with section 2 of Article 36 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010, a description of the proposed amendments to the General Plan, which concern part of Hjallabraut and the edge of Víðistaðatún, is being published for consultation. The amendment proposal includes: The area bordering Víðistaðatún, which falls under the HVc1 and HVc5 local conservation areas, will be designated for residential development. The description can be viewed here on the Hafnarfjörður municipality website www.hafnarfjordur.is from 17 to 31 May 2019. A public information meeting will also be held […]

Applications for the first allocation of residential plots in Phase 3 of the Skarðshlíðarhverfi opened in mid-March. The application deadline was 22 April 2019, and the first plots were allocated at a town council meeting yesterday. Development in the neighbourhood is already underway. All plots in Phase 1 have been allocated, several in Phase 2, and a large number […]

Long service awards for staff of the City of Hafnarfjörður were presented at a ceremony in Hafnarborg on 16 May. Nine individuals who have worked for the city for 25 years received recognition for their professional contribution and service to the city. Once a year, the mayor organises a coffee reception for those employees who have reached 25 years of continuous service. At the ceremony, […]

A great opportunity for families and all interested parties. The family gardens are open to all residents, regardless of age, and this is a great opportunity for families and others to grow their own vegetables and spend time on this summer.  The family gardens will be open at Víðistaðir and if demand is high, there is a possibility of opening one at the top of Öldugata. Cost for a garden […]

Notice regarding the cleaning of the Hafnarfjörður Sewerage pumping stations. The annual cleaning of the Sewerage pumping stations is now due. The work is scheduled to take place from 20th to 24th May. During the cleaning, some sewage will flow through overflow channels into the sea, but every effort will be made to minimise this.