The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Salomé Arroyo, and the provincial delegate for Tourism, Commerce and Sport, Antonio Souvirón, yesterday attended the start of works on the new swimming pool in Torre del Mar.
Vélez-Málaga Council grants planning permission for mortuary
Despite vehement opposition by local residents, Vélez-Málaga has approved the planning permission for the construction of a mortuary in the residential area of Cuesta del Visillo in Torre del Mar.
Torre del Mar residents continue to oppose construction of new mortuary
The proposed construction of a mortuary in the Cuesta del Visillo area of Torre del Mar has met continued opposition from local residents who believe that such a facility in a residential area will affect property values.
Illegal fishing boats seized in Torre del Mar
Inspectors from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Málaga have seized four vessels in Torre del Mar which were apparently engaged in illegal fishing.
Police in Torre del Mar detain youth with two outstanding search and detain warrants
A 19 year old Moroccan youth, banned from entering Spain and the subject of two search and detain warrants for burglary and assault, has been detained in Torre del Mar.
Torre del Mar promenade to be renovated
Vélez-Málaga Council has given the municipal housing company EMVIPSA the task of renovating and remodelling the promenade in Torre del Mar.
Torre del Mar Carnival
Today, Saturday February 26th, at 21:30 in the peña Círculo 81 in Torre del Mar is the presentation of the poster for Carnival 2011. The poster has been designed by José Narváez Moreno.
New independence parties in Torre del Mar
For 28 years, the Independent Pro Municipality Torre del Mar Group (GIPMTM), whose main aim is to seek separate municipality status for Torre del Mar, has formed part of the Vélez-Málaga Council, but they could now face competition at the upcoming municipal elections in May 2011.
Torre del Mar municipal shield
The Junta de Andalucia has issued a report on the possibility of Torre del Mar being able to adopt, display and use its former 1845 municipal shield for various official purposes, and the news is not good.
Travelsa propose increase in technical rate for Vélez-Málaga tram
The company Tranvía Vélez (Travelsa), concessionaires of the much-troubled tram system operating between Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga, has proposed increasing the technical rate from €1.68 to €2.25.