The Councillor for General Services in Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Natera, has ordered the closure of a disco in the Plazamar residential area of Torre del Mar due to noise problems and the establishment could end up losing its licence and being fined between €12,000 and €300,000.
Vélez-Málaga Council to set up commission to investigate the El Copo situation
In 2008, Vélez-Málaga became the first municipal authority in Spain to be ordered by the courts to pay compensation to local residents as a result of distress caused by noise pollution over a period of thirteen years and the matter is still dragging on.
Noise pollution
The number of complaints relating to excessive noise and failure to observe closing times against establishments in Plaza Tutti Frutti in Nerja fell by 34.5% during 2009.
Vélez-Málaga Council to start paying compensation
Vélez-Málaga Council is finally going to pay compensation to 18 residents in Torre del Mar as a result of noise pollution suffered between 1990 and 2003.
Random controls in Vélez-Málaga for the next two weeks
From today, January 15th, until January 31st, the Local Police in Vélez-Málaga will be carrying out random checks on scooters and moped in the municipality with regard to noise pollution, the wearing of helmets and ITV inspection.
Crackdown on noise in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council has issued the first two decrees ordering the closure of two establishments, both in the El Copo area of Torre del Mar.
Vélez-Málaga declares war on noise
Vélez-Málaga Council has declared war on noise pollution after the Supreme Court ordered them to pay €2.8 million euros compensation to 18 people in Torre del Mar who complained about noise from local bars.
Torre del Mar residents planning court action against noise
Residents in the Plazamar housing complex in Torre del Mar are planning court action to counter problems of noise in the area.
Noise pollution in Vélez-Málaga
This coming week should see a decision by Vélez-Málaga Council on measures to control noise pollution in the municipality.