While attending the annual Migas Festival in Torrox at the weekend, the president of the Junta de Andalucía, José Antonio Griñán, not only took the opportunity to announce the legalisation on January 10th 2012 of illegally built homes in the province and region but also stated that the Junta already has the environmental impact study for the building of a marina …
XXX Fiesta de las Migas in Torrox
The XXX Fiesta de las Migas takes place in Torrox on Sunday December 18th and making the opening speech will the journalist Domi del Postigo.
Calaceite chosen for marina project
The Ministry of Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) has opted for the municipality of Torrox for the construction of the future marina to be implemented in the region of Axarquia.
Amendment to Torrox PGOU
Torrox Council has approved an amendment to the PGOU (General Plan) relating to the use of communal urban land for public interest or social purposes. The provisionally approved amendment will permit the development of public projects such as funeral homes, petrol stations, recreation and leisure areas and the opening of small hotels.
New municipal ordinance in Torrox to regulate mobile phone antennae
Torrox Council has initially approved a new municipal ordinance relating to the Installation and Operation of Radio-electrical Infrastructure, most notably mobile phone antennae.
Boundary dispute
The municipal boundaries between Torrox and Nerja are apparently not clear enough, particularly in the area around Vilches beach known as arroyo Frontiles, and a committee is to be set up to study the matter.
Extra niches for the Torrox cemeteries
Torrox Council is investing €126,199 to add a total of 240 niches to the cemeteries in El Morche and Torrox.
Torrox Council trying to reduce expenditure
The Mayor of Torrox, Francisco Muñoz (PSOE), convened a special meeting of spokesmen to discuss plans for making savings and increasing revenues in order to avoid the municipality going bankrupt in 2012.
Torrox Council planning to save on rent costs
Torrox Town Council is working on a number of measures designed to save a hundred thousand euros a year in rent. The mayor, Francisco Muñoz (PSOE), announced that the Council is planning to relocate some services, such as Planning, and to recover the former headquarters of the courts.
Three new Local Police officers for Torrox
The Mayor of Torrox, Francisco Muñoz (PSOE), has been discussing plans to restructure the organisation of the Local Police force in the municipality to improve security and public safety. The Local Police will also be augmented by three new officers, bringing the total to thirty-two.