Here you can access a recording of the mayor's public meeting held on 10 November. Mayor's presentation – slides. Here you can watch the mayor's presentation from 10.11.2015 (Opens in a new browser window).
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Report on the future use of Víðistaðatún
A working group on the future use of Víðistaðatún recently concluded its work and submitted a report on the many opportunities within the Víðistaðatún area. The report includes a three-year action plan. Among the main proposals are: installing more play equipment, setting up a barbecue area for groups and increasing the number of benches and tables, and designating an area for golf/mini-golf to be managed from […]
Reflectors in the short days
Now is the darkest time of the year, and we would like to remind everyone, both children and adults, to use reflective materials. In the dark, we are difficult to see, so the use of reflective materials is essential. To ensure they are as visible as possible, it is best to place them in the following locations: On the front of sleeves, hanging down the sides, or on shoes or at the bottom of trouser legs.
Sexual health of older people
The Association of Senior Citizens in Hafnarfjörður recently hosted a lecture entitled „Sexual Health of Senior Citizens“ at an open house in Hraunsel. The speaker was sexologist Sigga Dögg. Many cheerful senior citizens attended to receive information on various matters concerning sexual health and people's relationships. Sigga Dögg's presentation of the subject was excellent and the guests were very […]
Flat wanted to let
The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking to lease several flats in the municipality. Further information is available from the City of Hafnarfjörður's Service Desk on 585-5500 or by email at hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is. Information about flats is requested by 1 December. Family Services of Hafnarfjörður.
Day of the Icelandic Language
Icelandic Language Day is celebrated on 16 November each year, which falls on a Monday this year. On that day, the formal start of the Great Reading Competition in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools takes place. It is held in the Year 7 classes of the primary schools. This winter, it celebrates its 20th anniversary in Hafnarfjörður, and since the festival began in Hafnarfjörður, it will only be 20 years old in […]
Christmas in a shoebox
At Öldutúnsskóli, it was decided to take part in the SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS project this year. Preparations began the week before Friendship Week. Then, shoeboxes and items for them started to arrive from the homes of pupils and staff. During Friendship Week, the items were arranged in the boxes and they were wrapped up. To help the pupils connect even more with the project, they were […]
Multidisciplinary Games at Áslandsskóli
The Multidisciplinary Games are taking place at Áslandsskóli today, having started yesterday. They involve pupils tackling a variety of different tasks, with the usual timetable put aside for the duration. The multi-intelligence games at Áslandsskóli featured a variety of tasks, such as jigsaw puzzles, paper aeroplane throwing, solving word searches, dancing, basketball shooting and […]
Pupil Parliament at Ásland School
The student council at Ásland School was held on Tuesday, 10th November. On that day, the school's pupils discussed their various views and opinions about the school's activities. The aim of the student assembly is to give everyone a platform or opportunity to express their ideas and gain support for good proposals that enhance school life. Pupils in the junior school discussed after-school clubs, […]
Letter of intent regarding fibre optic connection
The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður and the management of Gagnaveita Reykjavíkur have signed a letter of intent for the fibre-optic connection of all homes in the town. Fibre-optic broadband already reaches around 2,100 homes in Hafnarfjörður. Following the memorandum of understanding, a further 500 homes will be connected by the end of the year, and a total of around ten thousand homes in Hafnarfjörður will be connected to the fibre-optic network by the end of 2018. That is all […]