In 2006, Torrox Council decided to convert a perfectly adequate outdoor swimming pool in La Granja into an indoor heated facility at an initial cost of €1.2 million. Due to the usual technical and administrative problems associated with most projects, the new facility didn’t open until February 2012.
Torrox reduces municipal electricity bill
Torrox Council claims to have reduced the municipal electricity costs during the past year by around €140,000 through the implementation of ‘a number of actions to improve the management of local energy consumption and to reduce it as far as possible’.
Torrox to review industrial waste collection ordinance
Torrox Council has agreed unanimously to review the municipal ordinance relating to the collection of industrial waste following a year when a number of errors and duplicate payments by local businesses were detected. The review will also consider the possibility of correcting the errors and even returning any duplicate payments.
Council supports local taxi drivers
Torrox Council, like its neighbour Nerja, has approved a motion in support of local taxi drivers in their attempts to continue picking up and dropping off passengers at Málaga airport. The Málaga taxi collective wants a closed shop as far as Málaga airport is concerned and are pushing for a change in the regional laws to achieve this.
Torrox theatre remains closed
Almost two years after its completion, the €8 million theatre in Torrox has still not held any cultural events due, apparently, to the lack of the necessary technical reports relating to water and light and concerns about public safety in the event of fire. However, the Department of Youth and Culture moved into the building some eighteen months ago.
Toy campaign in Torrox schools
Torrox Council has begun a campaign in local schools to promote non-sexist and non-violent toys during the Christmas period.
XXXI Fiesta de las Migas
The provincial president of the Red Cross, Antonio Morales Lázaro, will open the XXXI Fiesta de las Migas in Torrox on December 23rd. The tasting and alled acts will take place in El Llano de la Almazara and other events, such as the opening speech, will take place in Plaza de la Constitución, opposite the Town Hall. Migas is a …
Council requesting provincial funding for road repairs
Torrox Council is asking the provincial government to become involved in the financing of repairs to rural roads damaged during storms. The Junta de Andalucia is already carrying out renovations to 19 rural roads in the municipality at a cost of €500,000.
Fatal accident in Torrox
A 54 year old man, initials F.V.R., was killed on Wednesday after being hit by a car on the road between Torrox Costa and Torrox Pueblo near Bar La Mula. The driver of the vehicle, 22 year old J.M.G.M., suffered a minor injury to his hand and was discharged from hospital after treatment.
Mayor stands by Local Police Chief until court makes its ruling
The Mayor of Torrox, Francisco Muñoz (PSOE), has stated that he will not consider taking any action against the Local Police Chief, José Roque Fernández Durán, until the courts rule on his guilt or innocence for the crime of which he is accused.