Catalan no longer preferred language of Barcelona Council

The Supreme Court of Justice of Cataluña (TSJC) has declared as void some of the Rules of Use of the Catalan Language, meaning that Catalan is no longer the preferred language of communication within the Barcelona Council.

Another unpaid debt causes problems for Vélez-Málaga Council

The Mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado Bonilla (PP), has reported that the Social Security Treasury has sent a note to the Foundation for the Promotion of Culture, Education and Development in which it communicates the failure to pay the necessary fees for the months of November 2010 and March and April 2011, a total of €12,590, and as a result, …

Elections are looming

The PP government spokesman in Nerja, José Miguel García, has announced that the Council has created a total of 1,700 jobs during the current legislature.

Job creation agreement in Torrox

Torrox Council has signed an agreement with the telemarketing company Telefónica Buscfonía whereby the Council will provide a number of facilities in exchange for the company creating around 40 jobs.

Beware of low flying toys

The playthings have once again been flying out of the perambulator as the Battle for The Nerja Caves continues unabated and with no sign of a ceasefire.

Another skirmish in the Battle for the Caves

The Council spokesman and member of the Nerja Caves Foundation, José Miguel García, has been bemoaning the continued decline in visitor numbers to the Nerja Caves and, basically, laying the blame fairly and squarely at the feet of the manager of the Caves (and Opposition PSOE spokesman) Ángel Ramírez.

Council agrees to congratulate Antonio Mercero

This week’s plenary session of the Council saw only 8 items discussed out of the 26 on the agenda, far less than normal. Five of the items were, however, unanimously approved by all parties.

Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye

The Nerja Council has issued a proclamation relating to the rules and regulations for those operating stalls, booths or fairground attractions at the upcoming feria, which is October 9th to October 12th.

New Council offices

The Council has awarded the contract to build new offices for the Social Services Department and work should begin within 30 days.