The Councillor for Finance, Antonio Villasclaras, has announced that the Council intends to freeze local taxes, rates and fees for next year and some may even be lowered.
Public sector wage freeze to continue
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that public sector wages will be frozen again in 2014, the fourth consecutive year that this has happened.
Municipal taxes in Rincón de la Victoria frozen for 2013
Rincón de la Victoria Council has announced a freeze on municipal taxes, including rates (IBI), for 2013, maintaining them at the same rate as this year. The only exception relates to the charge for water as this must be updated each year based upon the CPI – Consumer Price Index. This will result in an 8.5% increase in water rates.
Torrox freezes municipal salaries
Torrox Council has unanimously approved a motion to freeze the salaries and wages of council members as well as freezing payments and allowances made to those in positions of trust who attend various plenary sessions or committees.