A meeting of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council has been called for Wednesday, 25th November 2015 at 16:00. The agenda for the town council meeting can be accessed here. Town residents and other interested parties are encouraged to follow the meeting here online.
Category: News
Öldutúnsskóli Choir 50th Anniversary
The Öldutúnsskóli Choir celebrated its anniversary in style at our school yesterday, Sunday, as it marked 50 years since the choir was founded. The Headteacher of Öldutúnsskóli, Valdimar Víðisson, gave a speech in which he described the importance of having such a strong and good choir in the school. He thanked Agli Friðleifsson, the founder and former choirmaster, and the current […]
Skarðshlíð altered layout
An information and presentation meeting on the work to amend the detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar will be held on Thursday, 26 November at 17:15 in Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34, Hafnarfjörður. The public is welcome to an information meeting about the proposal for an amended detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar. The meeting will cover the proposal and transport and traffic matters. The City Planner of Hafnarfjörður.
Notice from the City of Hafnarfjörður
Statement from the City of Hafnarfjörður regarding the decision of the Data Protection Authority in case 2015/241 (transfer of personal data from Vodafone to the City of Hafnarfjörður and its processing) The Data Protection Authority's conclusion was that the City of Hafnarfjörður had a legitimate interest in requesting information from Vodafone at the time in question for the investigation of an alleged security breach at the City Hall of Hafnarfjörður, and that the processing of that information was in accordance with […]
Public meeting on the budget
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).
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 […]