The Ibsen Museum in Grimstad
Welcome to Grimstad
On our English-pages you will find general information about the Municipality of Grimstad, as well as information about Day Care Centres, Schools and Culture activities.
Government
Norway has three levels of government. The Central Government and Parliament at national level, the County Authorities (fylkeskommune) at regional level, and the Municipalities at local level.
The Municipalities
The Municipalities are responsible for Day Care facilities, Child welfare, Primary and Secondary schools, Public Libraries, Primary health care, care for the elderly and disabled, Fire Departments, harbours, municipal roads, water supply, sewerage, garbage collection and disposal, organisation of land use within the municipality e.g. the laying out of land for industrial or commercial use, or housing.