Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire staff for summer jobs aged 17 and over. Jobs available for those aged 21 and over (born in 1998 or earlier): Supervisors at the Summer School; Senior Supervisors in Horticulture.- and flower group Supervisors for sports and play courses Staff for horticulture and environment groups Jobs available for 18-20 year olds (born 1999-2001) Assistant supervisors at […]
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Seltún and Leiðarendi receive an allocation from the construction fund
The Ministers of the Environment and Natural Resources and of Tourism, Industry and Innovation announced this week the allocation of funds for the development of infrastructure and other projects at 130 popular sites in Iceland's nature and at other tourist destinations across the country. The aim is to continue the significant infrastructure development already underway to protect the country's natural environment and cultural and historical heritage, as well as […]
The sound management of Hafnarfjörður municipality
The operating surplus for the year was 1,129 million króna for A and B sections of the municipal fund. The debt ratio falls to 112%. It has not been lower in a quarter of a century. Total revenues for the year were 3,6% over budget, or 926 million króna. Net operating cash was 14.4% of total revenues, or 3,863 million króna. Investments totalled 5,289 million króna during the year. The annual report of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður for the year […]
Invitation to the Grand Final of the Great Reading Competition
The final event of the Great Reading Competition will be held at Hafnarborg on Tuesday, 2nd April at 5 p.m. At the event, Year 7 pupils, selected from the primary schools of Hafnarfjörður, will read an extract from a work of fiction and a poem. Finally, a judging panel will select the three best readers and present awards. In addition, young musicians will perform, and the ceremony is expected to last […]
Cooperation with UNICEF in Iceland
Hafnarfjörður implements the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Executive Director of UNICEF Iceland and the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður signed a partnership agreement today. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is putting on the „child rights glasses“. Joy and anticipation reigned in Hafnarfjörður today as Bergsteinn Jónsson, Executive Director of UNICEF in Iceland, and Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, signed a partnership agreement. With the agreement, the City of Hafnarfjörður begins work on implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and aims […]
Forward to activity and work with the participation of the business community
The ONWARD project of the City of Hafnarfjörður aims to offer individuals who, due to their circumstances, receive financial assistance from the municipality, offering individuals, who due to their circumstances receive financial assistance from the municipality, the opportunity to utilise their talents and abilities in partnership with the business community, thereby creating realistic opportunities to enter or re-enter the labour market. The project's core principle is work or activity in lieu of benefits. Individualised plans are therefore drawn up […]
Nominations for the incentive awards
The Parents' Council of Hafnarfjörður is now seeking nominations for its incentive awards, which will be presented on 9th April. Has someone in your local community contributed to or made a difference in: increased parental involvement, better links between home, school and the community, entrepreneurial work in primary schools, or selfless work for the benefit of primary school children? Nominations, along with a justification, are accepted until 1st. April: […]
The application deadline for micro-grants is 27 March.
Time is running out to apply for a micro-grant for projects at the Bright Days festival – the deadline for applications for up to 100,000 kr. for projects taking place during the festival is 27 March. Micro-grants – application deadline 27 March. To support pioneering projects, a portion of the funding […]
Applications are now open for the allocation of plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3.
Applications are now open for the first allocation of residential plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3. The deadline for applications for this first allocation is 22 April 2019. We are also introducing a new information website for Skarðshlíð – a new, family-friendly residential neighbourhood in Hafnarfjörður. A true natural gem in a superb location! A new information page about SKARÐSHLÍÐ is now live – skardshlidin.is A true natural gem in a […]
Driving and shooting training area in Kapelluhraun
Hafnarfjörður Town Council hereby announces a proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for the driving and shooting range in Kapelluhraun, Hafnarfjörður, in accordance with the 1st paragraph of Article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The proposal adds to and amends the existing building plots, as well as creating a new plot, as shown on the plan dated 03.10.2018. The planning application will be on public display […]