Torrevieja City Council has accepted a file municipal finances of €187.7 million for 2026, marking an 11.38% enhance over final yr. The finances, offered by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and Economy and Finance Councilor Domingo Paredes, is balanced, fiscally accountable, and designed to proceed the town’s city and social transformation—all with out elevating taxes or charges.
Mayor Dolón described the plan as “reasonable and accountable, supporting financial stability whereas fostering development and modernization.” Paredes highlighted the deal with social care, employment, housing, and public funding, noting that the finances strengthens companies whereas conserving spending underneath management.
Boost to Social Programs and Housing
The 2026 finances introduces new social help initiatives, together with €50,000 for rehabilitation applications for minors with most cancers, €30,000 for folks with neurodegenerative ailments, and €200,000 to assist youth entry to rental housing. The council additionally anticipates producing €17.8 million from the sale of municipal plots for public housing, aiming to increase inexpensive housing and revitalize the town middle. A municipal public housing firm will proceed to function, guaranteeing long-term housing options.
Investments and Infrastructure
Investment spending reaches €46.2 million, a 44% enhance from 2025. Key initiatives embody park and backyard renovations (€2.26 million), the brand new Alto de la Casilla park (€500,000), the Alzheimer’s Center, upgraded public lighting and safety, and enhancements in mobility and concrete accessibility. The Environment space receives greater than €7.3 million in operational funding and €2.2 million for investments, together with €363,000 co-financed with European funds.
Public Services and Participation
Current expenditure totals €83.7 million, overlaying important companies reminiscent of waste assortment, avenue cleansing, city transport, park upkeep, sports activities applications, and social companies. The launch of a new city public transport service is allotted €7 million. Funding for associations, NGOs, pensioners, and cultural applications rises 7.7% to €10.8 million, whereas the participatory finances units apart €2 million for neighborhood funding proposals.
Financial Stability and Moderate Taxation
Early mortgage repayments have lowered the council’s monetary burden by 71%, whereas projected revenues embody €61.4 million from direct taxes and €20.8 million from asset gross sales.
Paredes concluded, “This finances ensures high quality public companies, strengthens social insurance policies, and maintains average, accountable taxation.” Mayor Dolón added, “It permits Torrevieja to proceed changing into a contemporary, inexperienced, and accessible metropolis with alternatives for all.”
This bold finances indicators a decisive step ahead for the town, balancing funding, social care, and financial duty.
