Torrox Council has approved an amendment to the Municipal Ordinance for the Use and Enjoyment of the Beaches which, amongst other things, will prohibit the reserving of spaces on the public beaches.
Maintenance of play areas
In the coming weeks, Torrox Council is planning an overhaul of many of the play areas in the municipality, the previous maintenance work having been carried out in 2012.
Contracts awarded for two new projects
Torrox Council has awarded the contracts for two projects in the municipality, one for the renovation of the Puente de la Rejana and the other for the renewal and moderisation of the lighting on the promenade at Ferrara beach.
New car parking area in La Rabatilla
Torrox Council is completing the work to provide a new parking area in La Rabitilla, near to the Municipal Theatre, using funds, quite naturally, from the Program for the Development of Agricultural Employment.
Construction begins on breakwater at Ferrara Playa
Work began today, Tuesday, to repair the regular storm damage to Ferrara Playa in Torrox Costa, although this year is a bit different as a breakwater is being constructed.
Council allocates funds towards stabilisation of Ferrara Playa
Torrox Council has set aside €100,000 in the 2014 budget, expected to be approved next week, as its contribution towards the €500,000 project to stabilise Ferrara Playa.
Two drug mules arrested
Two drug mules have been arrested in Torrox after 299 acorns of hashish were found in their bodies following a medical examination.
Marijuana plantation dismantled
Guardia Civil officers detained three people for allegedly growing and selling marijuana, seizing a total of nineteen plants in the process.
Recycling waste cooking oils
Torrox Council has reached a collaboration agreement with a newly formed local company, Davisol, for the collection of used cooking oils from houses in the municipality.
Torrox Council wants to build hotels
Torrox Council wants to encourage the building of hotels in the municipality and have initially approved an initiative to change the PGOU (General Plan) in order to achieve their objective.