The neighbourhood association for La Caleta is not happy, thanks to ambiguous declarations made by the Councillor for Urban Planning in response to the accusation raised by the opposition party, IU, over the street work being carried out to bring water from the Gambullón wells to Monte Almendros.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
Fish Factory Increase
by Editor •
Despite a statement from the fish farm that they would be giving up the ghost on the project and limit themselves to maturing the existing stock and then shutting up shop, the Piscifactoría de la Azucarera del Guadalfeo de Salobreña has announced that they will increasing the number of existing fish pens!
Green Face Lift
by Editor •
Work on improving the green and other areas of Salobreña has begun, using funds received both from the Junta de Andalucía and the Central Government.
Tax on 2nd Homes
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall is fund hungry; surprise, surprise, and just about any idea that gets the cash in is going to get a warm reception, so it should come as no surprise that IBI will be raised on second homes in the town.
Salobreña Walks Guide
by Editor •
Thanks to the success of the first edition of the municipal Countryside Paths and Walks 2009 guide book, which is edited in English, as well as Spanish, they have gone into their second reprint, with the contents brought up to date.
Cultural Agenda Salobreña
by Editor •
Cultural activities in Salobreña during November
Eco-Policemen
by Editor •
Two ‘Ecological Policemen’ will be keeping an eye on Salobreña’s environmental health.
Rubish Collector Injured
by Editor •
A rubbish collection operator had his arm caught in the lorry’s loading mechanism – which is not recommended.
Tougher Police Fines
by Editor •
The Local Police of Salobreña intend to toughen up fines against bike riders without helmets and ‘discotheque cars; i.e. cars with sod-off music reproduction equipment, which
Brutal Stabbing
by Editor •
A man from La Caleta was attacked by a knife-man upon answering the door – the assailant continued to stab him even as the victim stumbled down the road in search of help