Hafnarfjörður is presenting a draft noise action plan for the years 2018 to 2023 to its residents. The preparation of a noise action plan is part of the European Union's Directive on Environmental Noise (2002/49/EC), which was implemented in Iceland by the Regulation on Noise Mapping and Action Plans no. 1000/2005 and aims to reduce noise and its adverse effects. The action plan is based […]
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The pay gap is narrowing in Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður was the first municipality in Iceland to receive equal pay certification and the certified equal pay mark from the Ministry of Welfare in August 2017. A maintenance audit carried out by BSI in Iceland this December reveals a reduction in the pay gap by 1.41% since the equal pay certificate was awarded. In August 2017, the pay gap was 4.81% in favour of men, but it now stands at […]
Planning statement for Krýsuvíkurberg in Krýsuvík
At the meeting of the Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður on 4 December 2018, the following minutes were made: The Planning and Building Committee approves the submitted draft planning statement for its part, and that the procedure shall be in accordance with Article 40 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010, and refers the matter to the town council for final decision. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved the submitted description at its meeting on 12 December. When […]
The family together in the Christmas village at the weekend
The Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm, and is bustling with life and activity on both days. The beautifully decorated little Christmas houses have become a nationally renowned marketplace for a variety of giftware, handicrafts and design, ideal for putting in a Christmas stocking, along with delicious food to eat on-site and treats to take home […]
Budget for 2019 approved
The 2019 budget for the City of Hafnarfjörður and the 4-year plan for 2019-2022 were approved by the City Council today, Wednesday, 12 December. The City of Hafnarfjörður's operations have gone well in recent years. Property tax rate reduced and support for families with children. The property tax rate for commercial premises is reduced from 1.57% to 1.40% and the property tax for residential properties from 0.28% to 0.26%. The council tax rate will remain at 14.48% […]
Ambitious goals and a will to take environmental issues firmly in hand
The Environmental and Natural Resource Policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður was approved by the City Council on 25 April. Since then, the City of Hafnarfjörður's Environmental and Planning Service has been working on an analysis of the projects in the policy's action plan. The Environment and Operations Council proposed at its November meeting that a public meeting be called at the beginning of the new year where the Environmental and Resource Strategy of Hafnarfjörður will be […]
Who has the best-decorated house in Hafnarfjörður?
Who has the best-decorated house in Hafnarfjörður? You? Your neighbour? Your friend in the West End? We encourage Hafnarfjörður residents and anyone else interested to put on their big Christmas glasses and send us a tip about the house in Hafnarfjörður that stands out in this year's Christmas decorations. Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated house and the awards ceremony will take place […]
Young people and road safety – a joint resolution
Birta Guðný Árnadóttir and Lilja Ársól Bjarkadóttir attended a seminar on behalf of the Hafnarfjörður Youth Council, hosted by the Grindavík Youth Council, which received a grant from Erasmus+ to organise a seminar on young people and road safety. Around seventeen youth councils took part in the symposium. Also in attendance were the Minister of Transport and Local Government, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, and Þórólfur Árnason, Director General […]
Town Council Meeting, 12 December
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 12 December. The formal meeting will begin at 2:00 pm in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live.
Extra bags for general rubbish
Major holidays usually generate a bit more rubbish than in other months of the year. In December and into January (14th Jan), the City of Hafnarfjörður plans to offer extra bags for general waste for sale. These bags can be placed next to the rubbish bin and will be collected during the regular waste collection in the city during this period. The bags are made of biodegradable […]