Santiago's Minority Government Secures PSdeG Support for 2025 Budget
With Nearly €146 Million Approved, the Plan Promises Transformative Municipal Policies Aligned with Local Needs
In a significant political development, the municipal government of Santiago de Compostela, led by a minority coalition of BNG (Bloque Nacionalista Galego) and Compostela Aberta, has garnered crucial support from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSdeG) for its 2025 budget.
The cross-party collaboration was essential for advancing the proposed financial plan, given the coalition's minority status and the opposition from the Popular Party.
The approved budget, totaling nearly €146 million, envisions a transformative approach to governance, addressing the needs of the local community, socio-economic structures, and cultural environment through four main pillars: public services, social policies, urban and rural transformation, and accessibility and mobility.
A significant portion of the budget focuses on improving public services.
Key initiatives include developing a comprehensive water management strategy, advancing the public transport contract licensing, and setting a reserve for new sociocultural centers.
In collaboration with the Xunta de Galicia and the provincial government, plans are underway to establish a new regional fire service park and fulfill agreements regarding parking and mobility near the CHUS hospital complex.
Moreover, there is a commitment to legally maximize staffing in understaffed services such as the local police and fire departments.
Social policy allocations feature prominently, with considerable funding dedicated to initiatives like the 'Bonos Corazón', aimed at supporting local commerce.
The installation of two new parklets will also serve both commercial and community socialization purposes.
The city plans to expedite the introduction of a tourist tax ordinance and implement an annual family support plan covering diverse areas from sexuality education for youth to mental health reinforcement programs.
Urban development and preservation constitute a crucial component of the budget, with plans to establish a municipal enterprise focused on housing and land management, prioritizing rehabilitation for rental housing and new construction where necessary.
Santiago aims to be declared a stressed residential market area, facilitating several reurbanization projects to improve public spaces, eliminate architectural barriers, and enhance community interaction areas, especially in streets like García Lorca, Ponte de la Reina, and Mallou.
Further commitments include the Rural Pact, negotiations for the Peleteiro land parcel stalemate, an international competition for the A Senra-San Caetano project, expanding the Basquiños-Arzúa connection, and completing the A Gracia pathway and Casa do Rego road segment.
Infrastructure and facility maintenance projects are also on the agenda, focusing on five priorities: renewing Villestro football field's grass, progressing on Santa Marta's sports complex, renovating playgrounds on Lisboa and Manuel Beiras streets, constructing Angrois' playground, and cooperating with the Xunta on covering CEIP Fontiñas' sports pavilion.
This comprehensive financial plan sets an ambitious agenda for Santiago de Compostela, stressing the necessity of collaboration and strategic investment to meet the aspirations of its citizens and maintain its stature as a capital city within Galicia.
The cross-party collaboration was essential for advancing the proposed financial plan, given the coalition's minority status and the opposition from the Popular Party.
The approved budget, totaling nearly €146 million, envisions a transformative approach to governance, addressing the needs of the local community, socio-economic structures, and cultural environment through four main pillars: public services, social policies, urban and rural transformation, and accessibility and mobility.
A significant portion of the budget focuses on improving public services.
Key initiatives include developing a comprehensive water management strategy, advancing the public transport contract licensing, and setting a reserve for new sociocultural centers.
In collaboration with the Xunta de Galicia and the provincial government, plans are underway to establish a new regional fire service park and fulfill agreements regarding parking and mobility near the CHUS hospital complex.
Moreover, there is a commitment to legally maximize staffing in understaffed services such as the local police and fire departments.
Social policy allocations feature prominently, with considerable funding dedicated to initiatives like the 'Bonos Corazón', aimed at supporting local commerce.
The installation of two new parklets will also serve both commercial and community socialization purposes.
The city plans to expedite the introduction of a tourist tax ordinance and implement an annual family support plan covering diverse areas from sexuality education for youth to mental health reinforcement programs.
Urban development and preservation constitute a crucial component of the budget, with plans to establish a municipal enterprise focused on housing and land management, prioritizing rehabilitation for rental housing and new construction where necessary.
Santiago aims to be declared a stressed residential market area, facilitating several reurbanization projects to improve public spaces, eliminate architectural barriers, and enhance community interaction areas, especially in streets like García Lorca, Ponte de la Reina, and Mallou.
Further commitments include the Rural Pact, negotiations for the Peleteiro land parcel stalemate, an international competition for the A Senra-San Caetano project, expanding the Basquiños-Arzúa connection, and completing the A Gracia pathway and Casa do Rego road segment.
Infrastructure and facility maintenance projects are also on the agenda, focusing on five priorities: renewing Villestro football field's grass, progressing on Santa Marta's sports complex, renovating playgrounds on Lisboa and Manuel Beiras streets, constructing Angrois' playground, and cooperating with the Xunta on covering CEIP Fontiñas' sports pavilion.
This comprehensive financial plan sets an ambitious agenda for Santiago de Compostela, stressing the necessity of collaboration and strategic investment to meet the aspirations of its citizens and maintain its stature as a capital city within Galicia.
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