Now, it’s been a long time since I was accused of being anywhere to the left of Genghis Khan, politically. But…
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Empadronamiento: Its Importance
by Dave Nichols •
If you are not signed up on the empadronamiento with your local Town Hall, then you should do so, soon. You have until the end of October to do it and to register to vote in the upcoming local elections.
Local Politics
by Dave Nichols •
A couple of pieces regarding local politics (I told you elections were on the agenda, didn’t I?). Firstly, the PSOE has been complaining about the state of the facilities (nursing homes) for the elderly in both Salobreña and Lobres. Apparently, the facilities are worse than useless, Not even a glass of clean water is available,…
International Club News
by Dave Nichols •
The important news first; the International Club of Salobreña will be resuming activities beginning in September. For those of you who might be new to the area, or are not familiar with the Club, the name basically says it all. With over 150 members, from all nationalities, the club provides not only an opportunity to…
Eco Rastro
by Dave Nichols •
The next important thing, also involving the International Club (who co-sponsor the event) is the return of the Eco Rastro; the open market held in the Parque de las Fuentes. After its summer break, the market re-opens on October 2nd, and will be held on the first Saturday of each month until further notice. A…
Uncontrolled Bonfires?
by Dave Nichols •
Just what is it with all the fires in el campo? July – September are supposedly fire-free months, unless such fires are licensed. Yet, every year, wood from the chirimoyos y olivos is burned in the Vega, day after day.
Squatting for Outstanding Debt
by Dave Nichols •
More from Molvízar; oh, yes, the throbbing metropolis has more to report. One Don Arsenio, having undertaken work for the Town Hall, has not yet been paid.
Indicative Squabbling
by Dave Nichols •
And yet more local politics in the form of our new best friend, Sr. Rufino Eugenia. His latest complaint is regarding the care of the beaches in Salobreña, which play a major role in attracting tourism. He has been having another go at Sr. Gustavo Aybar, this time accusing him of conducting a ‘smear’ campaign…
Shopping Mall?
by Dave Nichols •
The Great Zone Project has now taken a step forward. It’s a plan to develop the area between Salobreña and Motril, with a shopping mall, hotels and all sorts of things that should help the local economy. Local planning permission is on the cards. Early days, although inside information tells me that the nod has…
Lingwood’s Changes Hands
by Dave Nichols •
It’s the talk of the Monte… and the end of an era! Mike & Margaret Lingwood have sold their highly successful Estate Agency, in the face of what Mike calls, ‘An offer that could not be refused’ (I don’t think any horse’s heads were involved).