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THE Partido Popular (PP) emerged victori ous across Axarquia in the nationwide lo cal elections held on Sunday, May 28. The PP garnered 38,448 votes, securing 134 council seats. This surpasses the 23,921 votes and 124 councillors clinched by the rival Socialist Party (PSOE). Although the PSOE claimed victory in 15 towns, surpassing the PP’s triumph in 13, it was the PP that clinched power in key coastal towns including Rincon de la Victoria with Francisco Salado, Nerja with José Alberto Armijo, Torrox with Óscar Medina, and Algarrobo, with Natacha Ri vas who all secured absolute majorities. The PP also took VelezMalaga, al though a coalition was required. Jesús Lupiáñez is set to lead the council with Andalucía Por Sí or the Independent Group. Voters also elected PPmajority coun cils in Canillas de Albaida, Canillas de
Photo credit: Populares de Vélez-Málaga
PP POWERS AHEAD Raising the bar SET TO LEAD: Jesús Lupiáñez is the new mayor of Velez-Malaga.
Aceituno,and Cutar. Meanwhile, the PSOE secured absolute victories in inland towns including Macharaviaya, La Vinuela, Frigiliana, Iz nate, Almachar, Colmenar, Alfarnate, Sayalonga and Alcaucin. Vox secured five council seats across Axarquia, including two in Rincon de la
Victoria. Ciudadanos, on the other hand, only managed to secure two council seats in the region. With both the PP and PSOE continuing to have influence across Axarquia, the elections have set the stage for a diverse political landscape, where different par ties will collaborate to shape the future.
THE regional government has announced an innovative ini tiative to simplify the accredi tation process for Axarquia’s traditional, distinctive raisin ac cording to an announcement on Friday, May 26. This move aims to support local farmers and ensure the preservation of their unique growing methods while open ing the doors to muchneeded financial assistance. Raquel Espín, Director Gen eral of Direct Aid and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural De velopment, along with Fernan do Fernández TapiaRuano,
Photo credit: Junta de Andalucía
Taste of tradition Regional authorities want to support the raisin industry.
the Provincial Delegate of the Ministry, recently met with representatives from the Axar
quia and Malaga region raisin sector to discuss steps for ap plying for aid.
The new regulations require a contractual agreement be tween raisin producers and processors. Unlike with other crops, the drying process for the raisins is carried out by the farmers themselves on their own farms. This meeting set the ground work for accrediting farmers as Axarquia raisin producers, which will bring them several benefits and economic assis tance due to the status of the Axarquia ‘uva pasa’. as part of a ‘Globally Impor tant Agricultural Heritage Sys tem’, recognised international ly.
HEALTHCARE improvements are on the horizon for Com peta residents as the town’s new cutting edge medical centre reaches the end of a longawaited construction project according to an up date given on Friday, May 26. This stateoftheart centre, overseen by the regional An dalucian Government’s Min istry of Health and Consumer Affairs, is set to revolutionise healthcare access for resi dents not only in Competa but also in the neighbouring towns of Archez, Canillas de Albaida, Sayalonga, Salares, and Sedella. The project, which in volved transforming a
sprawling municipal plot near the town’s car park, received a €400,000 investment which has resulted in a fivefold in crease in space compared to the existing clinic. The in creased space means that health providers can provide enhanced services and com fort for patients and staff. The new health centre consists of five consultation rooms for adult patients, a maternity education area, a dedicated paediatric depart ment with a consultation room and waiting room, an emergency area, as well as changing rooms, bathrooms, a lounge, and a sleeping area for staff members.