N-340 road improvements

The Ministry of Public Works is set to invest €3,300,000 in improvements to the old N-340 coastal road between Vélez-Málaga and Nerja. The proposed project covers those sections of the N-340 which have not yet been transferred to the control of the local municipal authorities, about 16 kilometres in total. There will be a general strengthening of the road itself, …

Relatively few incidents at Vélez-Málaga feria

The Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga is at an end and, despite the rains, it was deemed a great success. As far as any incidents are concerned, 31 minors were stopped for the possession of alcohol, 10 for the consumption of narcotics on the streets, 19 stalls were done for not having the necessary documentation and permits and there …

Tranvia not doing very well

The Tranvia tram in Vélez-Málaga is now almost two years old, but there is little cause to celebrate. Passenger numbers continue to fall and this is placing a heavy financial burden on the local authority. The Council not only has to subsidise the ticket price, paying the difference between the actual cost, €1.42 and the price paid by the passenger, …

Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga

Tonight sees the start of the Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga and the festivities will continue until Monday September 29th. The opening speech, delivered by Soto Ferrer, is at 22:00. The feria will feature, amongst others, Edurne, Hijos de Leyenda, Se Llama Copla and Raya Real and there will be around 50 bars catering for the event. There are 18 …

Ban on sexist slogans in Vélez-Málaga

The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, has ordered the police and commercial inspectors to monitor, and if necessary withdraw any products which involve sexist messages or incite violence against women.

No municipal salary reductions in Vélez-Málaga

The government of Vélez-Málaga (PP and PA) has said it has no intention of reducing the salaries of elected members or other principal staff in the face of the current economic crisis, unlike institutions such as the Andalucian Parliament and the Congress of Deputies who have decided to freeze salaries as an austerity measure.

Vélez-Málaga declares war on noise

Vélez-Málaga Council has declared war on noise pollution after the Supreme Court ordered them to pay €2.8 million euros compensation to 18 people in Torre del Mar who complained about noise from local bars.

Noise pollution in Vélez-Málaga

This coming week should see a decision by Vélez-Málaga Council on measures to control noise pollution in the municipality.

Beach bracelets in Vélez-Málaga

The Department of Beaches in Vélez-Málaga has introduced a bracelet system this summer to help reunite ‘lost’ children with their families.