Leisure allowance increased
Changes to the fee structure and subsidies in the education and leisure sector were approved by the Education Committee and the City Council of Hafnarfjörður this spring. An increase in the sibling discount came into effect on 1 September, and changes to leisure grants from 1 November.
Leisure allowance increased from 1st.
November
Changes to the price list
and subsidies for the education and leisure sector were approved by the education council
and the City Council of Hafnarfjörður this spring. An increase in the sibling discount came into effect on 1.
September and a change to leisure grants from 1 November 2016. Leisure grant
is now 3000 kr. per month, and in addition, teenagers up to the age of 18 can now use the subsidy.
The age was previously set at 16 years.
The leisure allowance will increase to 3000 kr. per month and will remain the same
An amount for all age groups. Previously, children aged 6-12 received a monthly subsidy of kr. 1700 towards participation fees, while those aged 13-16
Age: kr. 2250.- In addition, the qualifying age for the leisure grant was increased by two years.
years and therefore 16 and 17-year-olds and their parents have the opportunity to take advantage of
sees the strength. The town's aim is to ensure equal access for children and young people to
leisure activities, increase children's activity and encourage participation in organised sports
and social activities. The initiative is also intended to prevent teenage dropout.
from sports and leisure activities. It will be possible to use
the leisure grant to subsidise more than one sport or leisure activity per household
Monday.
Parents of children who have already paid in full for their children's after-school club can expect refunds for November and December, and will be sent information on this.