Even more electioneering. The Ayuntamiento has announced that it will now accept payment of local taxes in twelve ‘easy installments.’ Puts you in mind of one of those financing commercials, doesn’t it?
Daily Archives: December 2, 2010
Square Improvements
by Dave Nichols •
Mayor has announced a ‘re-beautification’ of the square around the old City Hall, up in the Old Town.
Gas Pipeline
by Dave Nichols •
On the subject of pipelines, we have also been treated to another major announcement from our Mayor regarding improvements to our infrastructure.
Dam Problems
by Dave Nichols •
Let’s start with one of our favourites– the Rules Dam. Believe it or not, the subject of exactly how to distribute the water from this magnificent (and hugely expensive) edifice is now on the local political table. And, as you might expect, local politics is, to say the least, extremely local.
What a Month!
by Dave Nichols •
What a month! Between sorting out the Irish economy (you will take the money, you economic illiterates) and sending the Kim Jong dynasty to the naughty step for causing another nasty mess in Korea, one has been extremely busy. Not to mention the time spent trying to track down Gordon Brown, so that he might…
Crematorium Complaints
by Dave Nichols •
A test that was carried out at the controversial crematorium, created a fresh round of protests from neighbouring locals.
Park Improvements
by Dave Nichols •
Talking of the town’s main park, the Parque de las Americas, it’s going to receive a facelift, as well. The town’s skint (broke) but as voters have to be ‘stimulated,’ money from somewhere will be found – or borrowed – to impress them, naturally.
Witch Works
by Editor •
The work on the Rambla de las Brujas, which is the one that runs alongside Al Campo down to the port, will begin this month.
Romanian Evictions
by Editor •
News now on the Romanian campsite, which we reported on last month – well it’s gone, but the circumstances behind the ‘eviction’ have caused quite a bit of controversy, especially as the municipal elections are just around the corner, of course.
Port Collision
by Editor •
On the 10th of November at 13.00h there was a collision between a passenger ferry and a cargo ship/freighter, which resulted in a rupture of the ferry’s fuel tank and an oil spill of 3,000 litres.