An arrangement that increases opportunities and offers diverse avenues for learning and collaboration. Staff at the new nursery in the Skarðshlíðar neighbourhood welcomed the first children in mid-August, while the official opening of the nursery took place today. Skarðshlíð Leikskóli will thus join the seventeen other nurseries operating in Hafnarfjörður and will be run […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður will continue to pave the way towards full equality – legal and social – and, like the rest of the nation, will celebrate diversity in the coming days, with the celebrations culminating in the Pride Parade on Saturday, 17 August. This year, there will be a change: the municipality will not have its own float in the pride parade, but staff and […]
The Parents and Loved Ones of Trans Children and Young People in Iceland – Trans Friends was founded this winter. As the name suggests, the association puts the interests of children first and has been in contact with all municipalities to find out how education on LGBTQ+ issues is handled. You can get in touch […]
In accordance with the 2nd paragraph of Article 36 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010, a description is being published for public consultation regarding amendments to the master and detailed plans for part of the Vallahverfi area, concerning a new main pipeline. This main pipeline is not provided for in the 2013-2025 Master Plan for Hafnarfjörður, and therefore the Master Plan must be amended in parallel with the amendment to the detailed plan for the area. The pipeline will for the most part run […]
Proposal for the protection of the Brennisteinsfjöll geothermal area: 68 Brennisteinsfjöll in the protection category of the Protection and Utilisation Plan (Framework Plan) – Deadline for comments The Environmental Agency has now submitted for public consultation a proposal for the protection of the Brennisteinsfjöll geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula: 68 Brennisteinsfjöll, on the basis of the area's classification in the protection category of the Protection and Utilisation Plan (Framework Plan), pursuant to Althingi Resolution No. 13/141 of 14 January 2013. The consultation period is three months or until […]
The production and service of food for the nursery and primary schools in Hafnarfjörður was recently put out to tender. Two parties took part in the tender, but one withdrew its bid. The Town Board, on behalf of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council, approved at its meeting on 11 July to enter into a contract with Skólamat ehf. Mayor Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir and Axel Jónsson, owner of Skólamat […]
Due to repairs, there will be no hot water in the southern part of Hafnarfjörður on Wednesday, 30th July from 08:00 to 18:00. Residents are advised to turn off all hot water taps to reduce the risk of accidents or damage when the water supply is restored. In cold weather, it is advisable to keep windows closed and exterior doors open for as short a time as possible to […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is advertising a plot for allocation for a mobile home. This is a single-family house plot at Hverfisgata 12, and the plot will be sold at a fixed price. Both individuals and legal entities can apply for the plot. The application must be accompanied by a description of the house to be moved onto the plot, and the planning officer for the City of Hafnarfjörður will assess the applications with regard to planning considerations. Key information […]
Arkarinn Eva returned home to Hafnarfjörður yesterday. Arkarinn Eva is a 16-year-old girl from Hafnarfjörður who has spent 43 days on the great project of walking around the country to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Iceland. She set off from Hafnarfjörður Church on Sunday, 16th June, and yesterday became both the first woman and the youngest person ever to […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking nominations from residents and other interested parties for awards for beautiful and well-maintained gardens, streets, open spaces or institutional grounds in Hafnarfjörður. The selection for the awards is based solely on submitted nominations, and residents, employees and other interested parties are therefore encouraged to take an active part. The awards are intended to set a certain standard in this […]
