The opposition and the unions have blasted the Mayor over dismissals at the Town Hall.
The PSOE, PP, IU (who rarely agree on anything) and the national workers’ union, the CGT, all consider that the dismissal of 15 town-hall workers (some of whom have been there for 20 years) was carried out for ‘irrational motives.’
Tag Archive for PSOE
Espinar Cracks
by Editor •
The PSOE has brought the appearance of cracks in El Espinar, along Calle Vencejo, to the attention of the press.
Families living there were alarmed by the ‘progress’ of the growing cracks, which appear to be threatening at least two houses. These same locals complained to the PSOE that they had brought the matter up at the Town Hall but to no avail.
Bus Station Fiasco
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Well, it doesn’t look like Salobreña will be getting the long-awaited bus station any time soon, unfortunately. The Junta de Andalucía didn’t include any funds in the regional budget leaving the Salobreña PP and PSOE to blame each other for this disappointment.
Mayoral Silence?
by Editor •
Benny isn’t very loquacious when it comes to answering questions, or that is what the leader of the PSOE claims, because the Mayor hasn’t bothered to answer any of the questions put to him, either in public or during a plenary meeting of the Town Council.
Riding School Controversy
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The PSOE have heavily criticised the Mayor’s party for the state of abandon that the municipal picadero (riding stables) finds itself in. This stable-cum-riding school is located in Taramay, just behind the closed down Hotel Taramay.
Marinos Moan
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The residents of Barrio de los Marinos, supported by the ubiquitous PSOE, are urging the Town Hall to carry out some urgently needed work on public spaces within the barrio (neighbourhood). They’re also asking for a greater police presence.
Benny Boogies
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The ex socialist mayor of Motril Sr. Rubiales has joined the Mayor of Almuñécar’s party, the CA, bringing 100 followers with him.
Socialist Split
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How could we not mention Sr. Luis Rubiales, ex socialist mayor of Motril and now… ex-socialist! The PSOE expelled him from the party and before you could say ‘Bob’s your uncle,’ he had teamed up with Juan Carlos Benavides in the Convergencia Andaluza.
Call for Increased Safety Measures
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The PSOE socialists have formally asked the Benavides governing council to improve the safety conditions of the kiddies’ park on the beach road.
Where’s the Hospital?
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The PP has accused the Junta of failing with their promise to build a hospital for the comarca. The leader of the provincial PP, Sebastían Pérez, launched this accusation on a visit to the area.