The Almuñécar political class, as well as many Almuñequeros, were surprised when the Supreme Court acquitted the Mayor of Almuñécar over the Tropical Fruits SA case.
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news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Mayor Acquitted II
by Editor •
If the Mayor of Almuñécar were a racehorse, under his present circumstances, nobody would bet on him, but he repeatedly crosses the judicial finishing line in first place.
Criticism over Social Services
by Editor •
The Secretary General of the PSOE, María Eugenia Rufino, has criticised the governing party for their seeming lack of interest in signing the accord with the socialist-run provincial council, which deals with maintaining social services.
20th Anniversary Medical Centre
by Martin Myall •
The Town celebrated the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the municipal medical centre.
La Caleta Not Happy
by Editor •
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.
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.
News Review
by David Darby •
News review and information for next month.