Sunnfjord Municipality

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1. News article22 Oct 2026

   Sunnfjord municipality discusses digital home follow-up as its 80+ population is set to double

   • Sunnfjord municipality has about 1,000 residents aged 80 or older. Statistics Norway says it may pass 2,000 around 2042. That is double in 16 years.
   • With digital tools, some health checks can be done at home. People need not go to the doctor, and home-care staff need not visit. People become more aware of their own health. Staff get more time for those who need help most.
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2. News article21 Oct 2026

   Extended leash requirement in Sunnfjord until 1 November – service dogs may be exempt

   • Sunnfjord municipality has decided that dogs must be on a leash until 1 November. This is because farm animals are still grazing outdoors. The rules are on lovdata.no.
   • Working service dogs may be off leash when their tasks require it. This also applies to dogs training to become service dogs.
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3. News article20 Oct 2026

   Final phase of Sunnfjord Business Park under way – recycling station and two data centres planned

   • The last phase of work in Sunnfjord Business Park, east of the Jølstra river, has started (status October 2026). Areas K2, K3 and K4 should be finished in November 2027.
   • Entreprenørservice AS is building roads and systems for water, surface water (rainwater), sewage and electricity. It is also building a walking and cycling path along the county road from the Jølstra bridge to the turn-off for K2 and K3.
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4. News article20 Oct 2026

   Agricultural conference at Grand Hotel Skei on 4 November 2026 aims to strengthen farming in Sunnfjord

   • Sunnfjord Utvikling AS and Sunnfjord municipality are holding a farming conference at Grand Hotel Skei on Wednesday 4 November, from 09:30 to 16:30. Anyone interested in farming can attend.
   • The conference aims to strengthen farming in the region. It also wants to spark new ideas, support development and help bring more people into the industry.
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5. News article20 Oct 2026

   Sunnfjord municipality will rank local applications to Bufdir's grant scheme for inclusion of children and young people

   • Sunnfjord municipality takes part in a grant scheme from Bufdir (the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs). It aims to stop children and young people being left out, and to get more of them into communities and leisure activities.
   • Voluntary clubs and organisations can apply for money for activities and projects. The goal is that children and young people can take part, feel they can do things well, and make friends.
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6. News article20 Oct 2026

   Municipal director recommends mediation over Brulandsvellene plan after 12 years of planning and a road dispute

   • The municipal director wants the council to send the Brulandsvellene plan, east of Førde centre, to mediation by the County Governor. This applies if politicians want to continue the planning.
   • The main conflict is roads. The Roads Administration still objects to the E39 junction and a new road arm from the roundabout. Meetings and studies have not led to agreement.
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7. News article20 Oct 2026

   Sunnfjord municipality offers flu, COVID and pneumococcal vaccines from week 47

   • Sunnfjord municipality gets this year's new vaccines in week 46, and vaccinations start from week 47. You can get several vaccines at the same time.
   • Everyone over 65 should get the flu vaccine. Everyone over 75 should get both the flu and COVID vaccines. Adults and children with long-term illness should also get vaccinated.
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8. Call for applications16 Oct 2026

   Free course on digital home monitoring for GPs in Førde on 5 November 2026

   • Sunnfjord municipality is holding a free course on digital home follow-up (health care for patients at home using technology). GPs get 15 points. Part 1 is online at your own pace. Part 2 is an in-person meeting at Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel in Førde on 5 November 2026.
   • Sign up by 20 October. The course is for GPs, managers and other health workers. People who are doubtful about the idea are especially welcome.
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9. News article16 Oct 2026

   Sunnfjord presents revised 2026–2032 community plan focused on good everyday lives and a regional leadership role

   • Sunnfjord municipality will debate a revised plan in October for how it should develop in 2026–2032. It is the municipality's main steering document for community development.
   • The plan shows how the municipality will handle challenges like an ageing population, labour shortages, climate, municipal finances and public safety.
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10. News article16 Oct 2026

    Sunnfjord municipality: executive committee to decide on Brulandsvellene and new administrative organisation on 22 October

    • The executive committee meets Thursday 22 October at 09:00. It will decide on the plan for Brulandsvellene and handle the municipal plan 2026–2032 and a new way to organise the administration. The meeting is streamed live on KommuneTV.
    • The education and culture committee meets Wednesday 21 October at 09:00. It will handle rates for support to private kindergartens in 2027 and money for events and projects in autumn 2026.
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