It's a good time, when the first snow falls, to start working on the town's Christmas decorations. All the fir trees felled this year come from residents' back gardens, but it's a win-win situation: residents need to get rid of large fir trees, and the town of Hafnarfjörður needs trees that we can use as Christmas trees. This is at no cost to the residents and the town […]
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General debt falls but pension liabilities rise
Regarding the RÚV report today on the debts of local authorities, it should be noted that at the beginning of 2016, the total debt of the A-sector amounted to 34 billion króna. Of this, pension liabilities amounted to approximately 9.8 billion króna. At the end of 2018, total A-section debt is expected to amount to around 37 billion króna. Of this, pension liabilities are […]
Health-promoting playing cards in every home in Hafnarfjörður
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður entered into an agreement with the Office of the Director of Health to participate in the Healthy Community project and has now, in collaboration with stakeholders, formulated a health strategy. Part of the increased health promotion is to point out to residents and other interested parties the opportunities available in our beautiful Firth. We live in a natural paradise, with opportunities for outdoor recreation, health promotion and […]
Public meeting on the budget
Next Tuesday evening, 14 November, there will be a public meeting with the mayor and department heads to discuss the city's 2018 budget. The meeting will be held at the Bæjarbíó and will start promptly at 8 p.m. The meeting is expected to last approximately 1.5 hours. At the meeting, the mayor and department heads of Hafnarfjörður will present the main priorities and findings in the draft budget for the municipality […]
Proposals for a revised local plan for the site at 36 East Road
The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 3 October 2017 to advertise a proposal for an amended detailed plan for the plot at 36 Austurgata, in accordance with section 1 of Article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The proposal will also be subject to local consultation. This is an amendment to the detailed plan for Hafnarfjörður Town Centre. The demolition of the existing building has been authorised. The detailed plan amendment involves the street-facing plot boundaries becoming […]
Stable operations, enhanced service and development ahead
The 2018 budget for the Borough of Hafnarfjörður will be presented to the town council for its first reading on Wednesday. The plan clearly shows that the improvements in the council's finances in recent years are beginning to benefit the residents. The development of services across various council departments is on the horizon, maintenance of the town's assets will be significantly increased, and spending will be higher than […]
Town Council Meeting, 8 November
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 8 November. The meeting will begin at 17:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The meeting is live-streamed on the website. An information meeting on the financial plan for the City of Hafnarfjörður and its enterprises for 2018 and 2019–2021 will begin at 16:00 on the same day. The meeting agenda can be viewed here. The meeting can be watched here in […]
The first proper autumn low-pressure system tomorrow
WARNING: A deep low is forecast for tomorrow, bringing strong south-easterly winds and rain. See here: http://www.vedur.is/vidvaranir Please secure any loose items and check drains and gutters. According to the current forecast, there is no need to disrupt school activities, but we are monitoring the situation and will update this information here.
The future of St. Joseph's Hospital
A wellness centre, a family services hub and a regional archive are among the proposals of a working group tasked with developing a future strategy for the use of St. Joseph's Hospital. The working group guided its work by the words HEALTH – COMMUNITY – CREATION. The working group also states that it is essential to ensure the building is sustainable, multi-purpose and flexible. The working group submitted a report to […]
Student council representatives meet
On Wednesday, 25th October, a workshop was held for representatives on the school councils of the primary schools in Hafnarfjörður. The aim of the day is to strengthen the work of the school councils, allow the representatives to get to know each other and lay the groundwork for the winter's collaboration. They took part in team-building exercises and went over the basics of what it entails to be on a student council. The teenagers then practised preparing […]