Pupils and teachers at Skarðshlíðarskóli ran the first of many „miles“ from the school today. It is a project based on a Scottish model called The Daily Mile, and the school is the first in Iceland to take part. Skarðshlíðarskóli opened in the autumn of 2017 in temporary premises but recently moved into a magnificent new building in Skarðshlíð, Hafnarfjörður. About […]
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Guðrún appointed HR Manager
Guðrún Þorsteinsdóttir has been appointed Human Resources Manager for the City of Hafnarfjörður. From 2008 to 2015, Guðrún worked as the Human Resources Manager for Reykjanesbær, where she was responsible, among other things, for implementing the council's policies across all its institutions, as well as managing and leading staff development. Guðrún completed a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Iceland in 2015, and a diploma in Human Resources Management from EHÍ in 2009 […]
Applications open for the Christmas Village
Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2018. As before, the Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses that have quality products at a good price and a diverse range of merchandise, with a promise of life and Christmas cheer at their stall. The Christmas Village will feature around 20 decorated modular houses which are […]
Town Council Meeting, 19 September
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 19 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.
800 students run the Olympic run
The 2018 ISI Olympic Run was launched at Hraunvallaskóli in Hafnarfjörður last Thursday in fine weather. Around 800 of the school's pupils took part in the launch of the run and could choose to run 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km. Blossi, the mascot of the 2015 Small Nations Games, was on hand to cheer on the students and was a great hit. Ragnhildur Skúladóttir, Director of […]
Event and project grants
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects and events in the fields of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 10 September 2018. Twice a year the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður advertises grants for cultural activities to strengthen the cultural life of Hafnarfjörður. The aim is to support cultural activities in […]
Zoning amendment – Selhraun south
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 […]
Pet ownership in social housing
At its last meeting, the Family Council of Hafnarfjörður municipality approved changes to the rules regarding the keeping of pets in the council's social housing. It is now permitted to keep a dog or cat in social housing owned by the City of Hafnarfjörður. The permit is subject to the condition that if there is a shared entrance or staircase, keeping a dog or cat is dependent on the consent of 2/3 of the owners. […]
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.