City Council
Repairing the Coastal Corridor in Punta de la Plata Begins
The start of the repair works for the damaged stretch of the coastal corridor in Punta de la Plata by the effects of storms has been initiated by the City Council. The plan includes moving back the promenade following an agreement with the local residents to create a new path layout. The restoration project focuses…
Estepona’s healthcare sector to be honored by the City Council during the Andalusia Day celebration
Estepona’s Consistory will designate former councilor Maria Miralles, guitarist Jose Fernandez, and professor and historian Francisco Medina as Favorite Sons of Estepona. A special event will take place at the Auditorium Felipe VI on Saturday, February 28, at 12.30 pm to recognize the health sector of the city. The City Council aims to express gratitude…
Request for Government Authorization to Improve Accessibility of Crosswalk between El Paraíso and Benamara
The municipal government has asked the central Government for permission to carry out the necessary works to enhance the accessibility of the elevated crosswalk that links the residential areas ‘El Paraíso’ and ‘Benamara’. The City Council is prepared to cover all costs associated with the project, which will include the installation of ramps on both…
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…