Residents' satisfaction with the municipality's services in Hafnarfjörður is increasing year on year, according to the results of the annual Gallup service survey, which were published at a meeting of the town council this morning. A total of 91% of residents in Hafnarfjörður are satisfied with the municipality as a place to live. Satisfaction with services for families with children and the elderly has increased the most, as well as with nursery and cultural affairs. […]
Leisure grants for participation fees in sports and leisure activities for children aged six to eighteen increased on 1 January 2018, from 3,000 kr. per month to 4,000 kr., or by about 33%, and the grant can be used for 12 months a year. From the New Year, students in music education, such as those at the Hafnarfjörður Music School, can also use […]
Guðmundur Elíasson is the new Environment and Utilities Manager in Hafnarfjörður. Guðmundur has extensive management experience in the fields of environmental affairs, construction and utility operations, and has served as head of environmental affairs, as well as the works and utilities departments in Árborg and Fjarðabyggð. Guðmundur holds a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Industrial and Operations Engineering from Aalborg University, awarded in 1993, and a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from Odense Technical College. […]
Several changes to the Strætó bus route network in Hafnarfjörður have come into effect. Route 21 has been shortened within Hafnarfjörður, but journeys will now also pass Smáralind in both directions. The route now runs directly through Flatahraun and stops at Kaplakrika, while the stops at Bæjarhraun and Hólsraun are being discontinued. The route's service hours are extended by an hour in the evenings and, in addition, services will run […]
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 15 February 2018. Twice a year the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the strengthening of Hafnarfjörður's cultural life. The aim is to support […]
The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður and Janus Guðlaugsson signed an agreement earlier today between the municipality and Janus Heilsueflingu slf, for a year and a half, in connection with health promotion for up to 160 residents of Hafnarfjörður aged 65 and over. This involves endurance training, which takes place once a week at the athletics hall at Kaplakriki, and strength training, which takes place […]
In the recently approved 2018 budget for the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður, emphasis is placed on improving working conditions in nurseries and reducing the pressure on children and staff. The number of preparation and overtime hours for staff will be increased in nurseries, thereby giving nursery managers greater scope to meet the many challenges facing the nursery. These steps will be the first in […]
The New Year's bonfire will, as usual, be held at the Haukar sports grounds in Völlunum at 20:00. Specifically, in the lava field in front of the sports centre, the bonfire is a joint effort between the Haukar Football Club and the City of Hafnarfjörður. Members of the public are advised to keep a safe distance from the bonfire, dress appropriately for the weather, leave fireworks at home and enjoy the event.
Major holidays usually generate a bit more rubbish than is typical for other months of the year. In December and into January (15th 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 town during this period. The bags are made of biodegradable […]
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council and the Sports and Leisure Committee today held an awards ceremony for athletes competing for teams from Hafnarfjörður, for Icelandic champions, cup winners, Nordic champions, world champions and special achievements, along with the selection of the Sportswoman, Sportsman and Sports Team of Hafnarfjörður for 2017. Nearly 500 individuals who have won Icelandic championship titles with Hafnarfjörður teams in 2017 are being recognised […]
