City Council
Presentation of the XXXVII Gala ‘Torres Almenaras Awards’ by the City Council and the Foundation ’24 Horas Deportivas’
Scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m., the XXXVII Gala of the ‘Torres Almenaras Awards’ will take place at the Felipe VI Auditorium, recognizing the outstanding work of individuals and organizations in the sports and cultural fields. The councilman from the Sports delegation, Luis Gil, and the president of the ’24 Hours Sports’ Foundation,…
Progress of the Urbanization Project on Benahavís Road in Estepona
The urbanization project on Benahavís road in Estepona, which includes the addition of sidewalks and traffic calming measures, is advancing smoothly. The City Council is overseeing this initiative, located between the traffic circles of Mar y Monte and La Alquería, which also involves the installation of lighting, trees, and landscaping. After acquiring ownership of the…
Estepona City Council to Challenge Central Government Decision on European Funds
In recent years, Estepona has been known for its high compliance and transparency in handling European grants. However, the central government has rejected the city’s project for 20 million euros in European funds aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and heritage conservation. The City Council is now preparing a legal appeal against this decision, which…
Municipal brigades deployed by City Council for storm-affected road cleaning and repair
Efforts have commenced on the coast to clear plastics and debris washed away by waterways. Estepona’s City Council has initiated a special operation to clean and repair roads, river crossings, and stream passages damaged by intense rainfall. Municipal Operational Brigades have been dispatched to Cala Alta, addressing landslides, as well as to Guadalobón and Monterroso…
Estepona City Council Welcomes 7 New Local Police Officers Through Public Employment Offers
The Estepona City Council has recently welcomed 7 new Local Police officers as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the police force. These officers have successfully completed the internship period following the approval of the competition corresponding to the Public Employment Offer (OPE) of 2024. Since 2011, the Council has filled a total of…
Estepona’s City Council ends a year with the elimination of inherited debt and a groundbreaking tax reduction
2026 will be faced by the Consistory with a budget record, timely approved, focusing on the needs of citizens and social groups. Mayor José María García Urbano highlighted the ‘historic milestone’ achieved in Estepona in 2025, as the entire 300 million debt inherited in 2011 has been paid off. This ‘zero debt’ allowed for the…
Estepona City Council to Honor AECC and Caritas Volunteer in Social and Solidarity Awards
The annual awards ceremony, which highlights the humanitarian efforts of groups and individuals in Estepona, is scheduled for Monday, December 1. This year, the Estepona City Council will recognize the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) of Estepona and Caritas volunteer Julio Perez Santander in the XX ‘Estepona Social and Solidarity’ Awards. These awards acknowledge the…
Estepona’s City Council Plenary Ratifies 2026 Budget with Record Tax Cut
The final approval of the municipal accounts has been granted, totaling 132 million euros, with a 6.6 million euro reduction in the Real Estate Tax (IBI) and over 27 million euros allocated for productive investments. This budget marks a significant milestone as it eliminates the need to address the over 300 million euros of inherited…
Estepona City Council Approves 10% More Opening Licenses for New Businesses
Over 200 permits have been authorized so far this year, leading to a new business opening in the city every day and a half, while existing ones continue to thrive. Estepona’s economic vitality has resulted in a record number of self-employed individuals, with nearly 6,900 members as of September. The growth trend of granting opening…
The City Council launches operation to clear riverbeds and crossings to prevent flooding
Annually, the local government undertakes a clearing campaign in urban areas to remove plant debris, reeds, and accumulated garbage. Estepona’s City Council has initiated the clearing operation in over fifty riverbeds and river crossings within the city, aiming to prevent floods and fires. These interventions ensure the smooth drainage of rivers and streams by eliminating…