Sandnes Municipality

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1. News article14 Oct 2026

   Sandnes needs about 300 more collectors for the TV fundraiser on Sunday 18 October

   • Nearly 300 routes in Sandnes still need someone to carry a collection tin for the TV fundraiser on Sunday 18 October. The money goes to people who have had to flee their homes. About 275 people have signed up.
   • With 300 more volunteers, every household can get a visit. With about 600 more, two people can walk together on the biggest routes, so all doors are reached in two hours.
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2. News article13 Oct 2026

   Sandnes Library turns 150 and continues its role as a public enlightenment institution

   • In 1876 Sandnes' leading men decided to start a library for ordinary people. Before that, books were often kept for civil servants, schools, the church and wealthy citizens.
   • Head librarian Trude Svanes says libraries, school reforms and folk academies helped more people learn to read. More knowledge about society and politics helped people take part in democracy.
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3. Public consultation12 Oct 2026

   Sandnes municipality sent a new plain-language event handbook out for consultation ahead of political consideration

   • Sandnes municipality has updated its 2022 handbook for outdoor events. It is now called «Arrangementshåndboka» and helps organisers plan and run events.
   • The municipality wants organisers to feel more confident when dealing with it and other authorities. The book focuses on outdoor events, but is also useful for indoor ones.
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4. News article12 Oct 2026

   Sandnes municipality offers up to NOK 5,000 for e-bikes and NOK 15,000 for electric cargo bikes – apply by 12 November 2026

   • Sandnes municipality helps people pay for an e-bike. You can get up to 30% of the price, max NOK 5,000. For an electric cargo bike, you can get up to 50%, max NOK 15,000. You must apply by 12 November 2026.
   • On 21 September the municipal executive board decided to set aside NOK 1 million. 70% is for regular e-bikes and 30% for cargo bikes.
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5. News article9 Oct 2026

   Sandnes lights up Ruten in pink for the first time for Pink Ribbon campaign

   • In October, Ruten in Sandnes will glow pink for the first time. It is part of the Pink Ribbon campaign. Sandnes municipality and the Cancer Society organise it, and Lyse pays for the lights.
   • The municipality wants to explain what you can do to spot breast cancer early. You should know your own body and take part in mammography screening (an X-ray check of the breasts).
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6. Public consultation7 Oct 2026

   Sandnes municipality consults on new waste collection regulation; comments due 31 December 2026

   • Sandnes municipality proposes new rules for waste from households and holiday homes. The rules cover how waste is stored, collected and transported. The goal is less waste, more reuse and better use of resources, as set out in the municipality's climate and environment plan.
   • A political committee for sports, environment and technical matters discussed the proposal on 29.9.26 (case 26/26) before it was sent for consultation.
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7. News article2 Oct 2026

   Runfest in Sandnes on 2–3 October 2026 closes city-centre streets – how you may be affected

   • Runfest is a running festival for school pupils, recreational runners and some of Norway's best runners. It is held in central Sandnes for the first time on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 2026.
   • On Friday the race starts at 17:00 and the route closes at 16:30. On Saturday the half marathon (21 km) starts at 11:30, the 10 km at 15:00 and the 5 km at 17:00. Routes are closed to cars from 11:00 to 19:00.
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8. Call for applications1 Oct 2026

   Sandnes municipality sets 1 October deadline for culture and sports grants and 2026 volunteer award

   • The deadline for Sandnes municipality's culture and sports grants was 1 October, but it has been extended to 5 October. Nominations for the 2026 volunteer award are also due 1 October.
   • The deadline for recognition of high-level achievements in culture and sports is 1 December.
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9. Call for applications1 Oct 2026

   Sandnes municipality extends deadline for culture and sports scholarships to 5 October

   • The deadline to apply for Sandnes municipality's culture and sports scholarships is now 5 October. Each year the municipality gives up to two culture scholarships and two sports scholarships. Each is worth NOK 20,000.
   • The municipality gives priority to applicants aged 13 to 25 who live in Sandnes and have not received a municipal scholarship before.
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10. News article29 Sept 2026

    Sandnes invites children and young people to a 16-activity culture bingo over the autumn break

    • Sandnes municipality has a culture bingo during the autumn break, with 16 activities for children, young people and families.
    • You can find sculptures, explore Ruten or look for street art. Some activities are outdoors, others at home. You can join with friends or family.
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