Grimstad Municipality

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1. News article20 Oct 2026

   Grimstad pupils rewarded for walking, cycling and taking the bus to school in Beintøft campaign

   • Mayor Beate Skretting and public health adviser Ingunn Meyer Norschau visited several primary schools in Grimstad and handed out prizes in this year's Beintøft campaign. Pupils get points for walking, cycling or taking the bus to school.
   • Classes got points for how many walked, cycled or took the school bus. They also got points for creative tasks about climate and environment. There were three groups: grades 1–2, 3–4 and 5–7. If several classes are equally good, the winner is drawn by lot.
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2. News article19 Oct 2026

   Grimstad municipality offers NOK 500 towards bicycle studded tyres for the first 30 applicants

   • Grimstad municipality gives NOK 500 when you buy studded tyres for your bike. The first 30 applicants get the money.
   • To get the money, you must buy studded tyres, fill in the application form and attach your receipt. Those who apply first are served first.
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3. Public consultation16 Oct 2026

   Grimstad proposes bringing e-bikes into its rental rules, splitting the municipality into two zones and extending permits to three seasons

   • Grimstad municipality is asking for input on changes to the rules for renting small electric vehicles, such as e-scooters. The deadline is 15 November 2026.
   • The current contract ends next year. Agder kollektivtrafikk (AKT) plans a joint procurement for Agder municipalities, covering three seasons.
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4. News article12 Oct 2026

   Grimstad installs new fire alarm system and two facade sprinklers to protect its wooden-house centre

   • This autumn (2026), Grimstad fire and rescue set up a fire alarm system that covers the whole area, plus two sprinkler systems on building facades. They are in vulnerable spots in the old wooden-house area.
   • The measures cost NOK 600,000 in total. The fire service's own working hours come on top.
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5. News article12 Oct 2026

   Ribsen Festival in Grimstad marks its 20th year on 17–21 October with a bird theme

   • The Ribsen Festival in Grimstad is for children and young people and is about books, stories and creativity. It turns 20 and runs 17–21 October.
   • All pupils in grades 2–9 get to meet authors or illustrators. They include Oda Valle, Arne Lindmo, Ingelin Røssland, H.L. Phoenix and Marianne G. Engedal.
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6. News article9 Oct 2026

   Memorial material for King Harald V to be preserved in Arendal, while condolence books go to the Palace

   • Greetings, drawings and photos left in Grimstad after King Harald's death will be kept. The National Archives asked municipalities to save such spontaneous tributes during the mourning period.
   • Park workers led by Thorbjørn Kjølberg Knudsen collected the items at the Kirkeheia memorial. They were stored at the town hall and then moved to Aust-Agder museum and archive (AAma) and KUBEN in Arendal.
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7. News article9 Oct 2026

   Bringsvær kindergarten opens after three-month conversion of former school premises

   • Bringsvær kindergarten officially opened this week. Children, parents, staff and guests joined the celebration.
   • The old school building was rebuilt into a modern kindergarten. It took only three months.
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8. News article8 Oct 2026

   AKT Svipp launches in Grimstad: pre-booked door-to-door rides for seniors and concession travellers

   • AKT Svipp is a bus or car ride in Grimstad that you must book in advance. Agder Kollektivtrafikk (AKT) runs it, alongside regular buses. Agder County Municipality and Grimstad municipality work together on it.
   • AKT Svipp Fleksibel runs in an area from Grimstad centre to Holviga, Rore Hageby and Bieheia. It is for people over 67 and people with a concession ticket.
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9. Public consultation6 Oct 2026

   Grimstad municipality consults on local rules for kindergarten count dates, effective 2027

   • Grimstad has guidelines for when children are counted in kindergartens. A national rule now says these must be a formal local regulation.
   • The proposal sets the dates for counting children. The counts decide grants to private kindergartens and budget changes for municipal ones. It starts on 1 January 2027.
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10. News article6 Oct 2026

    Homborsund cycle and pedestrian path opens – wanted since the school was built in 1993

    • The new path is about three kilometres long. It runs from Omre to the turn-off towards Homborsund quay. It opened on Monday 5 October 2026 at the Engekilen bridge.
    • People in the village wanted the path when Eide school was built in 1993. The school now has over 90 pupils. Student council leader John and deputy leader Ingeborg cut the ribbon.
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