The president of the Provincial Council opened the summit by reviewing the work carried out during the three years of the current legislature. She emphasized that effective policy is felt in every town and by every resident, and that the Provincial Council is more present than ever in the territory, supporting the work of mayors to keep towns vibrant.
The top leader of the Provincial Council highlighted the increase of 7.5 million euros in the Impulsa Plan and the Cooperation Fund compared to the previous legislature. She also noted the creation of new subsidy lines, such as those for rural guards, on-demand transport, and territorial defense, and announced that work is underway on lighting singular buildings.
Furthermore, she stressed the Provincial Council's support for municipalities regarding the waste fee from the central Government, expanding the waste management mandate. She mentioned the savings in electricity bills for smaller municipalities thanks to the Resol Plan, and the 20% increase in the social welfare budget.
“"We are demonstrating that we are an allied, useful administration that does not create obstacles, but rather opens paths."
The president also announced a pioneering project for the installation of traffic control cameras at the entrances of all municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. This project aims to improve security and ensure that rural areas can access the same traffic control services.
On the other hand, she invited municipal representatives to sign a manifesto for the Government of Spain to unblock fiscal rules and allow the use of municipal remnants. The manifesto expresses concern about current limitations that prevent these funds from being fully utilized to address citizen needs.
More than 30 mayors intervened, raising demands such as improved road infrastructure, water supply, measures against depopulation, coastal defense, the need for ATMs, and more investment to combat mosquitoes.
