The health and incentive project „Cycle to Work“ began today and will run until 23 May. The main aim of the project is to draw attention to an active, healthy, environmentally friendly and cost-effective mode of travel. Participants are encouraged to cycle, walk, run or use public transport to and from work for these three weeks. Cycle to Work takes place […]
A report has been published on substance use among pupils in years 8 to 10 at secondary schools in Hafnarfjörður. Questionnaires are administered annually to all pupils in years 8 to 10 in the country's secondary schools, and the research is conducted by the company Rannsókn og greining for the Ministry of Education. The report deals exclusively with substance use. Now, for the first time since […]
From 1-7 May, it is European Youth Week and young people across the country are celebrating it in various ways. A group of young people who attend the youth centre 'Húsið' here in Hafnarfjörður will take part in workshops on democracy at Vatnaskógur from 4-6 May. Topics at the workshops will include governance, the critical and responsible use of social media, the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, and youth councils […]
On Friday evening, the Hafnarfjörður team will face the Akranes team in the semi-final of the quiz show Útsvar. Our team is made up of Guðlaug Kristjánsdóttir, Tómas Geir Howser Harðarson and Sólveig Ólafsdóttir – a fantastic group who have been training hard for every competition, and the results of their hard work and fun have become very clear. For the first time, the Hafnarfjörður team has reached the final four […]
17th June Entertainment – Call for Acts The 17th June Committee of Hafnarfjörður is seeking entertainment acts. The programme includes children's and family entertainment at Thorsplan, fairground rides, and various shows and street events in the town centre. Please send ideas for all kinds of acts and events to the Executive Manager for 17th June, Geir Bjarnason: geir@hafnarfjordur.is or in writing to Hafnarfjörður Municipality, Strandgata 6, […]
Most staff working in the homes of disabled people, in workplaces, in short-break accommodation where disabled people stay, and staff of the Hafnarfjörður home care service have now received training in Attendant Care. The implementation of the philosophy is underway in all these workplaces. In general, the philosophy fits well with the existing work and can only strengthen those practices and priorities […]
A Clean Hafnarfjörður… with everyone's participation! The annual clean-up campaign in Hafnarfjörður will take place from 2nd to 11th May. During these days, council workers will be busy cleaning all over Hafnarfjörður, and at the same time employees of businesses and institutions in Hafnarfjörður are being urged to take an active part by cleaning up their own premises and the immediate surrounding area. Bins at […]
A joint project by the City of Hafnarfjörður and voluntary organisations for the upkeep of the town's green spaces. The Environmental Watch is back. The project is about the upkeep and beautification of the town, and its aim, as ever, is to raise residents' environmental awareness, make the town more beautiful and increase cleanliness. Associations and groups in Hafnarfjörður are invited to monitor the environment, i.e. take on the responsibility of cleaning a designated area, […]
A town council meeting has been called for Thursday, 27 April. The meeting will begin at 17:00 at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The meeting is live-streamed on the website. Here you can see the agenda for the meeting. Here you can watch the meeting live. The broadcast starts promptly at 17:00. Topics on the agenda include building plans for Fornubúðir 5, swimming pool opening hours, the multicultural council, an agreement with […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is currently working on a traffic safety plan for the municipality. What factors could improve traffic safety in the city? It is important to consult with the city's residents when drawing up the plan. Therefore, the City of Hafnarfjörður is requesting suggestions from residents on the issues that can contribute to improved traffic safety in the town, for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. In the process, consultation is also held with […]
