Freeze on new licenses in Vélez-Málaga

The Vélez-Málaga Council is considering putting a freeze on the issuing of new licenses for discos, clubs and the like within the urban centre of the town.

Restricted access to Camino de Algarrobo in Vélez-Málaga

Part of the Camino de Algarrobo in Vélez-Málaga, which runs between the sports complex and the road to Arenas, will be closed as from today due to works being carried out on the Rio Romero. The road was originally due to be closed on Jan 11th, but rains forced a delay in proceedings.

Random controls in Vélez-Málaga for the next two weeks

From today, January 15th, until January 31st, the Local Police in Vélez-Málaga will be carrying out random checks on scooters and moped in the municipality with regard to noise pollution, the wearing of helmets and ITV inspection.

882 candidates for 11 places in Vélez-Málaga Local Police force

A total of 882 candidates from all over Spain are currently busy with two days of physical tests in their quest to become police officers in Vélez-Málaga. It is the first phase of qualification for these aspiring officers who are chasing the 11 positions expected to be filled during this year in Vélez-Málaga.

Robbery at the Museo de Semana Santa in Vélez-Málaga

In the early hours of the new year, thieves broke into the Museo de Semana Santa (Easter Museum), located in the Iglesia de Santa Maria in Vélez-Málaga. The thieves entered through the back door, which leads to the old cemetery, and proceded to rob the safe of its contents – some keys and a mobile phone. At this point they …

IBI in installments for Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga Council has approved a new ordinance which will permit residents in the municipality to pay their IBI tax for 2009 in installments.

Cafe fire in Vélez-Málaga

The owner of a cafe in calle Reñidero, Vélez-Málaga, suffered second-degree burns to his hands and forehead after a fire occurred on the premises. José Antonio Fernández was making churros on Sunday evening when the fryer caught fire. National Police officers arriving on the scene cleared out butane gas bottles and other items to avoid the spread of flames and …

Avenida de la Hispanidad in Vélez-Málaga reopens today

The Department of Infrastructure in Vélez-Málaga has announced the reopening of avenida de la Hispanidad for vehicular traffic as from today, Tuesday December 9th. The road, between calle Malagueña and the Camino Viejo de Málaga, has been closed to traffic for the past six months. The roadworks are not yet complete, the pavement hasn’t been finished and the road still …

Company wants to set up biodiesel plant in Vélez-Málaga

A Catalan company has expressed the desire to set up a biodiesel production facility on the El Higueral industrial estate between Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar. The Council will study whether this type of activited is permitted in that area under the various municipal plans once the company submits a draft proposal for the project, including an environmental impact report. …