The plenary session saw the approval of several major projects for the municipality of Cieza. These included the approval of the specifications for the Almadenes Canyon project, new regulations for issuing disability parking permits, and the initiation of a study on water management.
Following the February Ordinary Plenary Session, Councillor Antonio Ignacio Martínez-Real appeared to provide an assessment in his capacity as Spokesperson for the Municipal Government. The councillor emphasized the numerous projects this administration is implementing daily, all of which contribute to the ongoing development of the city. This plenary session exemplified this, showcasing significant projects that have come to fruition, such as the tender for the Almadenes Interpretation Centre. It has been necessary to bring this "self-sufficient" centre, which the People's Party (PP) inaugurated with a generator, up to standard, prepare the surrounding area, ensure the centre met the requirements for its European funding, establish a commission to study its management model, prepare a report that has already been approved by the plenary session, and now approve the economic and administrative specifications so that the tender can be launched. A new empty building that will be filled with content to encourage tourism and expand our offerings in this area, and which will also bring about the creation of jobs.
Equally important for the people of Cieza is the approval of the preliminary draft of the specific amendment to the General Urban Development Plan (PGMO) to regulate farms and livestock operations. The aim is to regulate the spaces and conditions under which these operations can be established in areas where they do not conflict with other interests, whether agricultural, tourism-related, or industrial. A period of public participation is now open to gather suggestions and enrich this amendment, which will allow Cieza to continue developing its agricultural, tourism, and industrial sectors without interference from these livestock operations. These operations will have designated areas for development, provided they comply with the new requirements regarding building density, distance, and other factors.
On the other hand, the Plenary gave the green light to the new Ordinance that will regulate the granting of cards to disabled people in accordance with the new legislation.
Regarding the opposition motions, Martínez-Real wanted to highlight the government team's willingness to engage in dialogue. They reached an agreement with the PP (Popular Party), later extended to the other groups, to locate, mark, and seal disused wells and dangerous cavities. Similarly, this government was able to present a motion replacing one from CCCi (Cieza Civic Coalition), which more comprehensively outlined the necessary procedures for reducing water rates and creating new rates for businesses, taking into account the characteristics of each establishment (surface area, type, etc.). The aim is to improve conditions for local businesses and make Cieza's establishments more competitive. This motion was ultimately approved unanimously.
Without a doubt, for the Municipal Spokesperson, this was an important plenary session with a great deal of substance, in which, unfortunately, the sour note of the day was struck by the People's Party (PP) during the debate on a government proposal supporting the fight against gender violence. During the debate, their councilors, who had shown reservations about the text, expressed their willingness to support the motion "so it wouldn't generate a headline," thus demonstrating that the only thing they care about regarding this Law against gender violence, which they supported in 2004, is precisely the "headline," without truly caring about all that it entails. It is a shame that the PP has taken this turn on this issue and intends to return to the past.
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