The Planning and Building Committee approved, at its meeting on 17 October 2017, an amendment to the detailed plan for Selhraun South, in accordance with Article 43, paragraph 1 of the Planning Act 123/2010. The amendment consists of: a revision of the planning scheme's conditions regarding the utilisation ratio of individual plots, maximum building volume, and the subdivision of individual plots, as well as updating plot sizes and building plots to align with the property register. The plan is also updated […]
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Plastic-free September – let's take part!
The City of Hafnarfjörður encourages residents and businesses in Hafnarfjörður to actively participate in Plastic-Free September, an awareness campaign designed to make people think about the excess and harmful effects of plastic on the environment. While also pointing out ways to reduce the use of single-use plastic. From 1 March 2018, residents of Hafnarfjörður have been able to put everything […]
Town Council Meeting, 5 September
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 5 September. The meeting will begin at 17:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. You can view the agenda here. You can watch the meeting live here.
Grants for the educational costs and purchase of tools and equipment for disabled people
Hafnarfjörður draws attention to the possibility for disabled people to apply for grants under Article 27 of the Act no. 59/1992 on the affairs of disabled people. Hafnarfjörður is authorised to provide a grant towards the cost of tuition not covered by other legislation, provided the course is considered to have value as training or rehabilitation. It is also permitted to provide disabled people with […]
Applicants for the position of Headteacher of the Music School
The City of Hafnarfjörður recently advertised the position of Head Teacher of the Hafnarfjörður Music School. The application deadline was 18 August, and eight applicants applied for the post. Here is a list of the applicants: Anna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, concert manager for the Iceland Symphony OrchestraAlexandra Chernyshova, singer, composer and teacherEiríkur G. Stephensen, Headteacher of Eyjafjörður Music SchoolElín Anna Ísaksdóttir, Head of Department and Project Manager at the Iceland Academy of the ArtsEyþór Ingi Kolbeins, Head of Music SchoolHannes Guðrúnarson, […]
The beauty game is rewarded
Numerous suggestions from residents and employees of businesses in Hafnarfjörður were received when nominations were sought for awards for the tidiness and beauty of plots and gardens in the municipality. Icelandair and Rafal ehf. received an award for the tidiest company grounds in the commercial and industrial areas, and the Hafnarfjörður Forestry Association an honorary award for pioneering work in land reclamation, plant conservation and diverse tree and forest cultivation, but the awards […]
Council grants
Each year, the town council awards grants to organisations, businesses or individuals for activities and services that align with the role of the municipality or are otherwise in accordance with its strategic objectives, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and this is now the second award of the year. The deadline for applications is 1 October 2018. Applicants […]
Leisure driving
Last school year, the after-school transport service restarted in Hafnarfjörður, taking 6 and 7-year-old pupils to training sessions for three sports clubs. The pilot scheme was a great success, with around 300 pupils making use of the service each week. This school year, all pupils in Years 1 to 4 will be offered transport to training sessions, which start at […]
Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 and the Detailed Plan for Suðurhöfn, Fornubúðir 5
Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025. The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 22 August 2018 to advertise the submitted proposal, dated. 08.08.2018, to the amendment of the Master Plan for Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025, concerning the relocation of a high-voltage line at Hamranes, and that the procedure shall be in accordance with Section 31 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025. The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting […]
Due to tree growth on the boundary of the plots
The Building Control Officer and the Horticultural Manager of Hafnarfjörður would like to kindly remind residents to trim the trees on their own plots of land. There have been numerous reports of vegetation growing well onto pavements and roads, obstructing both visibility and traffic. This can cause inconvenience and a hazard for those passing by. What needs to be borne in mind […]