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.
Vélez-Málaga Council fed up with dirty streets
Awareness campaigns by Vélez-Málaga Council regarding the depositing of rubbish on the streets at correct times and the necessity for pet owners to clear up after their animals have apparently fallen upon deaf ears during recent years, so the Council has decided it is about time to take action.
Swimming pool project in Torre del Mar being reconsidered
The new PP government in Vélez-Málaga is considering whether or not to proceed with the planned construction of an indoor swimming pool in Torre del Mar, a €3.2 million project, in view of the precarious financial situation within the municipality.
Vélez-Málaga tram service interrupted after lorry brings down power cables
The Vélez-Málaga tram, the first in Andalucia, continues to be plagued by bad luck, this time a lorry bringing down overhead cables and forcing the service to be suspended for three hours.
Beach monitoring services now in place in Vélez-Málaga
The beach monitoring services, some twenty-five lifeguards, nurses and other staff, are now operational on the beaches of Vélez-Málaga, one month later than normal. The PP government has, quite naturally, blamed the previous administration for the delay.
Summer camps in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council has organised two summer camps in schools in Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar with 300 places available. These will be in the colegio Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios in Vélez and the colegio Antonio Checa de Torre del Mar. In addition, 34 places will be available at the colegio Andalucía for a musical ‘ludoteca’ (children’s musical play centre) …
Vélez-Málaga loses another grant
Heavily indebted Vélez-Málaga Council has lost yet another government grant for failing to implement a project within the allotted time period.
Vélez-Málaga forced to suspend bicycle loan service
Vélez-Málaga Council has been forced to suspend its bicycle loan scheme after less three months due to a combination of factors.
Driver arrested after heading down the A-7 against the traffic flow
A 44 year old man has been arrested in Vélez-Málaga on suspicion of committing a crime against road safety by driving 3.1 kilometres down the A-7 contrary to the flow of traffic. The driver tested negative for alcohol.
Vélez-Málaga tram service continues in decline
The number of passengers using public transport in Vélez-Málaga, which includes the tram service, continues to fall and is now at its lowest level since 2006.