Cártama Council has approved a modification of the water and sewage rates which will result in an increase in the rates of 13%. Residents will now pay around 3 euros per quarter.
Bank robbers apprehended
Guardia Civil officers have now arrested both of the alleged perpetrators of a bank robbery in Cártama in April 2011.
New ‘blue zones’ in Cártama
Cártama Council has announced the introduction next week of new regulated (blue zone) parking areas to facilitate the rotation of vehicles on the main shopping streets.
Gang arrested after failed robbery attempt in Cártama
Four members of a criminal gang have been arrested in Cártama for the alleged crimes of illegal detention and robbery with violence or intimidation.
Cártama Council negotiating for large plot of land for new feria ground
Cártama Council has entered into negotiations to obtain a large plot of land suitable for a new feria ground and other outdoor events.
Industrial fatality in Cártama
A 49 year old building worker died on Tuesday morning in Cártama when part of a crane collapsed. The incident took place at a site on the A-7057 at around 10:45.
Paddle tennis courts for Cártama
Cártama now has three paddle tennis courts, the second part of the Sports Centre to be completed after the covered pavilion.
Improvement works in Cártama
Cártama Council has started work on renovating the square located between calle Marconi and calle Pitágoras and in front of the instituto Valle del Azahar in Estación de Cártama.
Work on Cártama sports and athletics stadium at a standstill
Work on the new sports and athletics stadium in Cártama is already one year behind schedule, but the Council has approved a motion to engage a new contractor to finish the project and is hoping that work can resume on the facility.
Guadalpyme secures longer opening hours for some bars over Christmas
Bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs in Álora, Cártama, Pizarra, Valle de Abdalajís and Almogía have been given permission to stay open longer during the run-up to Christmas and can now close at 06:00 instead of 04:00 as currently requiored under municipal ordinances.