EU Votes Against the Initial Approval of the Third Modification of the Special Plan of the Old Town

Monday 17 December 2012 Current Affairs Alicante News Archive

Miguel Ángel Pavón announced that his political group would formally present objections regarding the proposed urban planning modification. He strongly criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the process and argued that such a significant urban development proposal should have first been properly explained, discussed, and debated within the District 1 assembly before being submitted for approval. The spokesperson of the municipal EU group also requested the immediate withdrawal of the proposal from the agenda of the permanent urban planning commission, emphasizing the need for public participation and democratic discussion in major city planning decisions.

EU Rejects Appointment of Current Urbanism Manager to Municipal Staff

Miguel Ángel Pavón criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the dissolution process of the Urbanism Management organization. He expressed concern that the final council meeting was being held before the public information period regarding its dissolution had officially concluded.

Pavón also opposed the proposal allowing current manager Enrique Sanus to become part of the municipal staff. According to the EU representative, the process lacked openness and proper institutional debate. He additionally described Sonia Alegría’s comments toward the mayor as “picturesque and regrettable,” criticizing the political atmosphere surrounding the issue.

Esther L. Barceló Criticizes Lack of Support for Disabled Citizens

Regional deputy Esther López Barceló stated that the council continues to demonstrate a concerning lack of sensitivity and responsibility toward one of the most disadvantaged sectors of society.

Barceló criticized the insufficient response from the new Minister of Social Welfare, Asunción Sánchez Zaplana, regarding requests for an urgent meeting focused on the implementation of the new financing model. She argued that social welfare policies must prioritize vulnerable communities and provide stronger institutional support for citizens with disabilities.

Esquerra Unida Rejects Fracking in Castellón Province

Councilor Carmen Carreras presented an institutional declaration rejecting hydraulic fracturing projects within the province of Castellón, citing serious environmental concerns and long-term ecological risks.

Carreras explained that the fracking process involves deep vertical drilling into shale layers using steel tubing and cement coatings. She warned that despite protective measures, the extraction process can create significant environmental damage, including contamination risks and negative impacts on surrounding communities and natural resources.

EU Demands Dismissal of Carlos Fabra from Aerocas Presidency

EUPV representatives declared that there is no reasonable justification for Carlos Fabra to continue serving as president of Aerocas following government restructuring and institutional changes.

The political group argued that public institutions require accountability, transparency, and leadership renewal. They called on the president of the Generalitat, Alberto Fabra, to immediately dismiss Carlos Fabra and restore public confidence in regional institutions and publicly funded organizations.

EU Presents Claims Against Municipal Budget Priorities

Rosa Albert stated that the City Council must prioritize the real needs of citizens rather than focusing excessively on banking interests and debt repayment strategies.

Esquerra Unida presented a total of sixteen claims against the 2013 municipal budget. The proposals aimed to strengthen essential public services and ensure that social programs and community support initiatives received adequate funding despite economic pressures and budget restrictions.

EU Calls for Accountability After School Ceiling Collapse

Councilor Amadeu Sanchis demanded political accountability after part of a plaster ceiling collapsed inside one of the bathrooms at the Lluís Vives Infant and Primary School dining facility.

Although no injuries were reported, the incident raised serious concerns regarding building maintenance and student safety. Sanchis emphasized that previous structural problems had already been reported and criticized the lack of preventative action taken by local authorities.

EU Demands Insurance Protection for English Scholarship Holders

EUPV union representative Marga Sanz condemned the Ministry of Education after reports revealed that English scholarship staff had been left without civil liability insurance coverage.

Sanz described the situation as completely unacceptable and demanded immediate clarification from the minister. She insisted that all scholarship holders and educational staff deserve proper legal protection and institutional support while carrying out their professional responsibilities.