Torrox now has a new public library, the third in the municipality, follwing the inauguration on Friday of the new facility located in the multi-purpose centre in Torrox Costa.
Torrox ends 2009 with a deficit
The Urban Development department of Torrox Council ended 2009 with a deficit of €200,000 and the first three months of 2010 are not looking particularly healthy.
Torrox ignores salary freeze
For the second year in a row the PSOE in Torrox has denounced the ruling coalition government (IU, PSA, PIU, PP) for failure to comply with the general political agreement to freeze municipal salaries as a means of expressing solidarity during the current economic crisis.
Torrox PSOE and opening hours
The socialist PSOE in Torrox intends to file a motion before the full Council that the municipality ceases to be a ‘large tourist area’ as regards shop opening times.
Torrox VPO project
One company has expressed interest in acquiring an 18,000 square metre plot of land in the Barranco de El Puerto area of Torrox for the construction of 150 VPO (subsidised) homes. A decision on whether to proceed will be taken some time in April. A previous attempt to sell the plot last year ended in failure.
New delay to Torrox theatre
The new Torrox theatre in La Rabatilla, behind the IES IES Jorge Guillén, will not now be finished by the end of March as previously planned after the last approved extension to the project.
Torrox and the golf course
Torrox Council is today expected to approve the transfer of lands for the construction of the first golf course in the municipality at Calaceite.
Torrox beaches almost ready
Torrox Council has taken delivery of a new beach-cleaning tractor as it gears up for the Easter holidays.
Torrox projects will not be finished on time
The two major building projects in Torrox being carried out under the first Plan Zapatero will fail to meet the completion deadline of March 31st.
Torrox Council trying for a third time to sell land
Torrox Council is making a third attempt, once again reducing the price, to try and sell three plots of land in Calaceite.