Category: News

Words from the Mayor at the end of the month I have decided to make it a regular feature to put together a few words at the end of the month to report on interesting projects underway within the municipality and to give an overview of the month's challenges, ideas, visits and meetings. There is much to report, but with this I wish to inform […]

All children who are starting to read for themselves are invited to take part in the Hafnarfjörður Library's summer reading scheme, which runs from 1 June to 18 August. Summer Reading – How it works Sign up for the Summer Reading programme with a member of staff at the reception desk or in the children's section and get a reading diary. Read any ridiculously fun book, comic book, audiobook or magazine. Get a stamp in […]

Amendment to the detailed plan for Einhell 6, Phase 2, Hellnahraun. The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 21 February 2017 to advertise the proposal for a revised detailed plan for the plots at Einhellu 6 in accordance with Article 43, paragraph 1 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The change consists of reducing the number of building plots on the site from two to one. The maximum building size will be 1500m² […]

The City of Hafnarfjörður reiterates the importance of establishing an overall strategy for works on the Reykjanesbraut within Hafnarfjörður, where the timing of the works is determined and funding is secured. Work has now begun on the construction of a grade-separated junction with Krýsuvíkurveg, but other projects have not yet entered the planning stage. A memorandum on transport matters was presented at a meeting of Hafnarfjörður Town Council yesterday and […]

The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting today to proceed with the existing purchase agreement for the St. Joseph's Hospital premises, thereby finalising the purchase of the property. With the purchase, the City of Hafnarfjörður commits to operating a public service in the property for a minimum of 15 years from the signing of the agreement. A special working group will examine ideas for the building's use. The City of Hafnarfjörður has entered into an agreement […]

Hafnarfjörður is seeking offers for the long-term lease of a property of at least 700 m² in Hafnarfjörður that meets the following requirements:  Hall – minimum 500m², ceiling height of at least 6-7m in part of the hall Storage 50m² Reception/counter – 80m2 Office facilities – 50m2 Two WCs and a cleaning cupboard. Offers should be sent to the Hafnarfjörður Service Desk, Strandgata 6, marked “Langtímaleiga” by 10 July. Further information is provided by Geir Bjarnason […]

Over 200 anglers aged 6-12 gathered at Flensborgarbrú in Hafnarfjörður today, armed themselves with their fishing rods and competed to catch the most and the most unusual fish. Seven-year-old Mohammad El Said received a prize for catching the biggest fish, a whiting weighing almost 600g. Tackle and Strange Fish. The annual play schemes […]

Amendment to the detailed plan for the Suðurhöfn area in Hafnarfjörður, concerning the plots at Óseyrarbraut 25, 27 and 27B. The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 13 June 2017 to give local notice of an amendment to plot 5.4c in the detailed plan for the South Harbour, for the plots at Óseyrarbraut 25, 27 and 27B in Hafnarfjörður, in accordance with Section 44 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The amendment to the detailed plan consists of […]

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 21 June. The meeting will begin at 2 pm at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The meeting will be streamed live on the website.  Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live. The broadcast begins promptly at 2 pm. Among the items on the agenda are construction permits for Sandskeiðslína 1, general rules on the allocation of plots […]