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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…
The Redevelopment of Cancelada’s Main Roads Gets Go-Ahead from City Council
The municipality of Estepona has approved a project for the improvement of key communication routes in Cancelada. The redevelopment will be carried out in stages, focusing on Mirador, Marqués del Duero, and Montemayor streets. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance urban infrastructure in Estepona, promoting pedestrian-friendly streets and upgrading essential services….
Estepona City Council Gives Unanimous Approval to Labor Staff Job List
The Job Relationship (RPT) of the municipal labor staff has been unanimously approved by the City Council of Estepona and trade union representatives. This document, historically demanded by unions, was agreed upon during the General Negotiating Committee led by Mayor José María García Urbano. The RPT compiles all positions within the Consistory’s labor staff, detailing…
Collaboration between City Council and National Police in Solidarity Race for Association ‘Paula and the marrow factory’
The Association ‘Paula and the marrow factory’ will benefit from the II Solidarity Race ‘Route 091’, organized by the City Council of Estepona in collaboration with the National Police. The event, scheduled for November 9, aims to raise funds for research and treatments against leukemia. The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, and other…
Estepona Municipal Climbing Wall to Host Andalusian Cup and Championship of Difficulty Climbing
The Andalusian Cup and Andalusian Championship of Difficulty Climbing will take place this weekend at the municipal climbing wall. Organized by GRUME and FADMES, in partnership with the City Council, registration deadline is today. The competition, held on October 11 and 12, will coincide with the second scoring test of the Andalusian Cup. Participants will…