The council

1. Report6 November 2026Council upholds refusal of 88 rooms for visiting workersLongyearbyen lokalstyre
2. Report6 November 2026Council backs new building at Vei 401 against adviceLongyearbyen lokalstyre
3. Report6 November 2026Council upholds refusal of 15 flats at Elvesletta nordLongyearbyen lokalstyre
4. Report5 November 2026Longyearbyen waste station closed on FridayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
5. Report5 November 2026Bishop to begin Svalbard visitation, first since 2015Den norske kirke
6. Report4 November 2026Water cut near Tollbygget and fire station on MondayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
7. Report4 November 2026Parents invited to evening on exclusion and bullyingLongyearbyen lokalstyre
8. Report2 November 2026Seminar in Oslo to weigh the future of UNISUNIS
9. Report2 November 2026Free after-school care hours in Svalbard: question on costStortinget
10. Report30 October 2026Council shares out NOK 95,000 from state culture fundLongyearbyen lokalstyre
11. In full29 October 2026The council closes Svalbardhallen pool for national swim meetLongyearbyen lokalstyre
12. Report29 October 2026Longyearbyen fire and rescue urges Halloween fire safetyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
13. Report29 October 2026State points to budget process for Longyearbyen waterStortinget
14. In full29 October 2026Local council invites business to forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
15. Report28 October 2026Seven tips issued for mobile and internet outagesLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
16. Report26 October 2026Council still advises against drinking tap water in Longyearbyen; water supply decision due in DecemberArctic Portal
17. In full26 October 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre marks Personal Preparedness Week 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
18. Report26 October 2026Longyearbyen council asks Avinor to act on Tromsø route cutsNRK
19. Report26 October 2026Jensen asks if state will fund Longyearbyen water fixStortinget
20. In full23 October 2026The council adds offline emergency information to its appLongyearbyen lokalstyre
21. Report22 October 2026Local council to spend most visitor contribution on infrastructureNRK
22. In full21 October 2026Concept choice for water supply to be decided in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
23. Summary21 October 2026Svalbard Climate Crisis: Inside Norway’s Arctic Village Warming Up to Seven Times Faster Than Global Average, Can Residents Save It Before Melting Glaciers and Thawing Permafrost Destroy Their Homes?The Sunday Guardian
24. Summary20 October 2026Drinking water crisis hits world’s fastest warming townQazinform
25. Report20 October 2026Environment agency considers larger snowmobile-free areas on SvalbardNRK
26. Summary20 October 2026Warming-Induced Heavy Metal Leaks Leave Norwegian City Without Drinkable Tap WaterSBS News
27. In full19 October 2026The council informs homeowners of rules on short-term rentalLongyearbyen lokalstyre
28. Report16 October 2026Extra air freight to Longyearbyen runs to end of yearLongyearbyen lokalstyre
29. Report15 October 2026Svalbardhallen sports hall reopens after first phase of renovationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
30. In full15 October 2026The council invites businesses to business forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
31. In full15 October 2026Samarbeidsforum Longyearbyen holds its first meeting on 7 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
32. In full14 October 2026Pole Position Logistics handles extra air freight to LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
33. In full14 October 2026The council manages NOK 95,000 in regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
34. In full13 October 2026The council reopens the Svalbardhallen sports hall on 15 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
35. Report13 October 2026Longyearbyen council to choose water supply concept in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
36. Report13 October 2026Environment agency wants shorter snowmobile season on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
37. In full12 October 2026Agreement made on fireworksLongyearbyen lokalstyre
38. Report12 October 2026Statsbygg plans to replace older state homes in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
39. In full9 October 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre marks World Mental Health DayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
40. In full6 October 2026Substance abuse policy action plan 2026-2028 adoptedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
41. Summary6 October 2026New Business Plan for Longyearbyen: To Strengthen Length of Residence and Business FriendlinessHigh North News
42. In full6 October 2026Store Norske resumes work on new homes in Nedre GruvedalenStore Norske
43. In full5 October 2026The council adds Monday morning swimming at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
44. In full28 September 2026Children leave their mark on the future LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
45. In full28 September 2026Longyearbyen Cooperation Forum has been establishedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
46. In full24 September 2026The council periodically closes road 400 up to Gruve 7Longyearbyen lokalstyre
47. In full22 September 2026Council publishes report on mental health services on SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
48. In full21 September 2026The council replaces the floor in the cultural centreLongyearbyen lokalstyre
49. In full4 September 2026LNS Spitsbergen won the tender for environmental projectsStore Norske
50. In full1 September 2026The council explains private candidate exams for autumn 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
51. In full1 September 2026UNN holds public meeting on mental health services in SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
52. In full31 August 2026Council closes pedestrian street on 31 August and 1 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
53. In full28 August 2026The council opens a book of condolences for King HaraldLongyearbyen lokalstyre
54. In full28 August 2026The Governor marks the death of King Harald VGovernor of Svalbard
55. In full26 August 2026The council closes the Næringsbygget main entrance until 28 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
56. In full25 August 2026The council asks residents to fill a Wish Tree at the libraryLongyearbyen lokalstyre
57. In full24 August 2026The council invites businesses to a forum on 4 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
58. In full21 August 2026The council offers Trygg trening gym course for years 8 to 10Longyearbyen lokalstyre
59. In full18 August 2026The council holds public meeting on Svalbardhallen rehabilitationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
60. In full17 August 2026The council invites cultural workers to a NOKU professional dayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
61. In full17 August 2026The council asks for input to the Longyearbyen land use planLongyearbyen lokalstyre
62. In full17 August 2026The council extends morning hours at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
63. In full12 August 2026The council upgrades outdoor areas for more activityLongyearbyen lokalstyre
64. In full12 August 2026The council holds an activity fair at the Kulturhus on 27 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
65. In full6 August 2026The council plans to flush the drinking water networkLongyearbyen lokalstyre
66. In full5 August 2026The council keeps advice not to drink tap water in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
67. In full4 August 2026The council welcomes pupils to the first school day on 19 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
68. In full4 August 2026The council asks residents to register on Varslemeg.noLongyearbyen lokalstyre
69. In full25 July 2026The council reopens the swimming pool on 27 JulyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
70. In full21 July 2026Council offers free bottled water for infantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
71. In full17 July 2026Council invites to 22 July memorial in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
72. In full10 July 2026Saves 50 million on new environmental collaborationStore Norske
73. In full9 July 2026The council keeps first come, first served on the squareLongyearbyen lokalstyre
74. In full1 July 2026The council keeps the training room open all summerLongyearbyen lokalstyre
75. Summary4 May 2026End of Norwegian Mining on Svalbard as Norway's Last Coal Mine ClosesHigh North News
76. Summary4 May 2026'Important That People Live Here'High North News
77. In full29 April 2026The Annual Report 2025Store Norske
78. Summary12 March 2026Svalbard: Increased oil prices impact LongyearbyenHigh North News
79. Summary22 October 2025Government proposes higher Svalbard spending in 2026 budgetHigh North News

1. 2002The modern townThe local council beginsStore norske leksikon
2. 2023The present transitionPower plant leaves coalStore norske leksikon

1. AgendaThursday 31 December 2026Family and New Year fireworksLongyearbyen lokalstyre
2. AgendaThursday 31 December 2026Family fireworks in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
3. AgendaThursday 31 December 2026New Year fireworks in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
4. AgendaTuesday 1 December 202614:00Technical, Environment and Business Committee meetingLongyearbyen lokalstyre, meeting plan 2026
5. AgendaFriday 6 November 202619:00Lars Fause in conversation with Terje AunevikLongyearbyen lokalstyre
6. AgendaTuesday 3 November 202614:00Technical, Environment and Business Committee meetingLongyearbyen lokalstyre, meeting plan 2026
7. AgendaWednesday 21 October 202609:00Longyearbyen lokalstyre, council meetingLokalstyre meeting plan 2026

1. ServiceMonday 9 November 2026Water shut-off near the Customs House and Fire StationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
2. ServiceSaturday 31 October 2026Application deadline for regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
3. ServiceFriday 30 October 2026Application deadline: regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre

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