Work has started in Vélez-Málaga on the redevelopment of calle La Gloria and the implementation of a garden area in calle Arroyo de San Sebastián.
Vélez-Málaga car park to open longer on Fridays
The El Carmen parking facility in Vélez-Málaga is to extend its opening hours on Fridays until 02:00 at the request of the Association of Merchants and Entrepreneurs of Vélez (ACEV).
Work starts on swimming pool in Torre del Mar
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.
Community service option in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council has drafted a new municipal ordinance to allow certain offenders to opt for community service instead of paying a fine, the measure to be put before the full Council at its next session.
Five new nursery schools for Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council is to build five new nursery schools after receiving a €2.3 million grant from the Junta de Andalucia. The Council will provide the remaining €300,000.
Vélez-Málaga attracting investors
Vélez-Málaga appears to be attracting potential investors with two huge projects already being proposed, although it remains to be seen whether either will see the light of day.
4,200 kilos of hashish seized in Almayate
Another large drugs shipment has been seized in Almayate in the municipality of Vélez- Málaga, the amount being 4,200 kilos of hashish.
Second phase of Vélez-Málaga tram system still not operational
It is now two years since the completion of the second phase of the Tranvia tram system in Vélez-Málaga, a 1,200 metre extension to the service, yet it remains unused and the tracks apparently showing signs of deterioration.
Vélez-Málaga and Xarcuy
On Monday February 28th in plaza de la Constitución (next to the iglesia de San Juan) in Vélez-Málaga is a celebration of the birthday of the children’s mascot of the Axarquia, Xarcuy.