The Mayor of Motril, Carlos Rojas, has resigned from the mayoralty to take up a post in the regional parliament. He had hoped to be able to hold onto both posts, but a new law prevents politicians from doing that – as is only logical.
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El Caso E.R.E.
by Martin Myall •
If there is one thing that is liable to lose the regional elections for the socialists (PSOE) it is the scandal of the ERE. Now this is staggeringly scandalous, even in a country where corruption appears to be an Olympic sport. Read on…
Tardy Protection for the Coast
by Martin Myall •
The Junta has finally got its act together (after ten years), regarding the protection of what little unspoilt space is left, whilst at the same time giving some coastal towns a little more leeway over their beaches.
Making Illegal Houses Legal
by Martin Myall •
The new decree issued by the Junta de Andalucia has the Motril Town Hall scratching its collective head – they see it as difficult to apply. But it’s not only the Town Hall, but the ecologist group, Buxus, too.
New Mayor for Motril
by Martin Myall •
Carlos Rojas, Mayor of Motril, has his sights set higher that the mayoralty of a coastal town; with the backing of his party he has forwarded candidacy to be Parliamentary Deputy for Granada in the Junta de Andalucia; in other words, an MP in the regional government in Sevilla.
Almuñécar Negotiates Hotels
by Martin Myall •
The new municipal administration is working on modifications to its urban-development paperwork in an attempt to get the Junta de Andalucia to allow the 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz, Sebastian to open. The Hotel Cercado de Santa Cruz has been inactive for the last four years, although 75% complete, owing to terrain-qualification irregularities.
Costas vs. Greenhouses
by Martin Myall •
If you drive along the eastern coast of the Costa Tropical, between Carchuna and La Rábita, you will see greenhouses below the N-340, virtually on the beach or on a cliff – at the moment there is a battle between Costas and their owners over their future… or lack of it.
100,000 Euros Wasted
by Editor •
All of the saplings that were planted in the Alpujarra area as part of a reforestation programme have died… because they were planted in April instead of the Autumn.
Another Dead Dolphin
by Editor •
Some articles back we reported that a dolphin had been washed up on a Salobreña beach; this time it was La Herradura’s turn.
Almuñecar Facelift?
by David Darby •
The Town Hall plans to rejuvenate the old town around the castle in Almuñecar and turn it into a tourist friendly area, using half a million euros from the 1.5m-euro fund set aside by becoming an official provincial tourist town.
The Town Council is looking forward to the economic boost that the new tourist status will bring and are pledging to give the town a facelift.