The Benissa City Council has successfully concluded a new edition of its Participatory Budgets, a process that has stood out for unprecedented technical and propositional mobilization. With an allocated budget of 60,000 euros, this year's call has received a total of 152 citizen proposals, representing exponential growth compared to previous years.

The success of this call is reflected in the volume of proposals submitted, which has surpassed all previous records. This constant growth reaffirms the Participatory Budgets as a consolidated channel between the city council and citizens to improve the municipality. Furthermore, the process has gained representativeness by effectively integrating residents of various nationalities, projecting an image of a more cohesive Benissa.

Following validation by municipal technical services, registered residents over 16 years old have prioritized investments aimed at road safety, lighting, and urban well-being, seeking to achieve friendlier streets. The three most voted proposals in this edition were the improvement and expansion of public lighting (with 327 points), accessibility on Avenida del País Valencià for the elimination of barriers at pedestrian crossings (273 points), and pedestrian safety in 'Els Molins' with the installation of a new zebra crossing at the bus stop (176 points).

The local government, managed by the PP, emphasizes the value of all initiatives received, considering the process as a thermometer of the municipality's needs. Each idea presented serves as a fundamental work guide to orient future municipal actions, beyond the projects that obtain direct funding in this call. Actions from previous editions, such as the improvement of Angelina Ortolà Park or improvements to the Castle of Moors and Christians, are already a reality in Benissa, demonstrating that citizen involvement is the driving force that truly transforms daily life.