Opposition parties in Vélez-Málaga have been bemoaning the fact that there is apparently no money for painting zebra crossings, but enough to hire a photographer solely for the purpose of taking pictures of the mayor, Francisco Delgado Bonilla.
Zero tolerance
Vélez-Málaga is operating a ‘zero tolerance’ policy with regard to double parking.
Three libraries to tour Vélez beaches during the summer
The Cultural Department of Vélez-Málaga Council has arranged for three libraries to tour the main beaches during the summer.
Vélez cleaners postpone strike action
A proposed strike by street cleaners and refuse collectors in Vélez-Málaga has been postponed until after the summer.
New regulations for mobile antennas in Vélez-Málaga
A new Municipal Ordinance has come into effect in Vélez-Málaga regulating satellite telephony and broadcasting antennas.
Blue Zone parking system for Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar
A new on-street parking system is likely in Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar shortly whereby vehicle owners will be charged to park their cars.
Drinking water in Vélez-Málaga set for possible price hike
Vélez-Málaga Council is considering raising the cost of drinking water by as much as 43% after running up huge debts as a result of keeping the price at an artificially low price.
Vélez-Málaga roadworks today
Asphalting on the old C-355 in Vélez-Málaga will necessitate traffic diversions throughout today. The work is being carried out between the cemetery and the station at the intersection of the Mercado Mayoristas and carretera de Loja. The police recommend motorists use the carretera del Arco and Camino de Remanente instead.
Compensation request by Vélez businesses
The Asociación de Comerciantes y Empresarios de Vélez-Málaga (ACEV) has asked the Local Council to compensate traders who are suffering as a result of works being carried out on the arroyo Romero.
Local Police Chief sacked
The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, has dismissed the Chief of Local Police after a conflict with local market traders.