The Town Council of Lanjarón is being investigated over a spot of alleged ‘illegal’ town planning, bless them. A provincial delegate for the PP has accused the present incumbent in the Councillor for Town Planning’s office of being a bit liberal with his interpretation of building restrictions where his own house is concerned.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Eco-Órgiva
by Editor •
Órgiva hits the limelight thanks to the Junta de Andalucía choosing the capital of the Alpujarra as the subject of a national pilot project on sustainable urban development.
Kiddies’ Event
by Vanessa Bosch •
This month I went along to an event, organised by the Lanjarón Town Hall, aimed at young children. There was face-painting, coloured-sand arrangement workshops – there was even a fun course for making bracelets out of coloured macaroni.
Lanjarón Roadworks Update
by Vanessa Bosch •
Here’s the follow up on the roadworks in Lanjarón. As I promised, I went to find more info about it and I managed to get an interview with the works foreman, Nicolas Doce. This is what he told me:
December Publishing
by Editor •
If all goes to schedule, we should be at the printer Monday (30th) morning and being distributed by Wednesday the 2nd.
Meanwhile, in Orgiva…
by Editor •
And now for the news from Órgiva… there isn’t any, so you’re just going to have to make do with some photos from your fiestas.
Centenary Celebrations
by Editor •
The Ermita de Lanjarón just celebrated its 100th birthday, during the fiestas de Virgen del Pilar, of course.
Specialised Spas
by Editor •
The Spas in Lanjarón are going to extend their offers to attract more clients. Thanks to the deep-pocketed Junta de Andalucía, also known as the Santa from Sevilla, 6m euros will be granted, bringing the total investment up to 11m euros.
Museo de Agua Update
by Editor •
According to the Mayor of Lanjarón, Mariano Ruiz, the Museo del Agua will definitely – cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die, sort of thing – will be open before the year is out, although he didn’t mention which year, mind.
Small Canine War
by Anon E. Mouse •
Well now, long has there been a small war raging near Cigarrones, over the Río Guadalfeo from Órgiva.