Firstly a big thank you to all who attended the meeting last night. A turnout of almost 200 people was very good given the cold conditions (although the installation of two large patio heaters helped!
The reason that both I and the Mayor were pleased, to see such a good number attend, was that it is noticed by the 2 more powerful politicians who were in attendance and sends a message to them. If they can see (as they did form last night attendance) that these issues are of importance to us they will feel more pressure to act. As they can see the support and strength of feeling. One of the reasons why Luis (Mayor) alluded to the fact that, during negotiations, he kept threatening to take a convoy of coaches to demonstrate outside their offices! So thanks for helping us ensure they know we care!
I had been asking, for some time, for Luis to hold a Public Meeting to explain what the situation was now that our plan has been agreed, as I felt it was of real importance for people to understand. For us to explain that people can now have total security in their land and property. However some responses after the meeting suggest that not everyone was pleased to hear this news!
To summarise the meeting;
For the past 12 years (for me) and for the past 6 years (for Luis) our work has been targeted towards obtaining an agreed PGOU Urban Plan. I opened the meeting and introduced the people assisting This included 2 Delegates for Development from the Junta, Luis our Mayor, Technical Architects Francisco Salvadore, Manuel Tijeras and Jose Carlos. Jose Manuel did the translation.
Luis then did a presentation outlining the depth of the effort and work in achieving this PGOU (1 of only 5 in the whole of Andalucia).
He then introduced the two delegates, from the Junta, without whose help we could not have obtained the agreement. They both alluded to the tenacity of Zurgena TH in pursuing the plan during the past many years.
Then, for the more important part of the meeting, Francisco Salvadore explained what the plan sets out area by area and how it establishes legal standing of all land upon which houses are built. Setting out how progress can be made to develop the municipality, how licences can now, or soon, be considered, how almost all properties now have legal protection and stand on land which is in one urban state or another.
It is pointless trying to cover all on here and I will be making a copy of the plan available for viewing in the Town Hall next week. A large scale copy of this plan was on display at the meeting and shows the route of the new motorway.
He explained, and was supported by Luis that, with the plan, we can now address a number of issues to move land which is classified as Urban Non Consolidated to one of Urban Consolidated. Some areas require very little where others require more work. In order to address this the TH will be setting up a cabinet to examine each areas standing, requirements and costs and prioritise tackling each area in order to get all to this fully legal status. We are in the vanguard of this process in Andalucia.
Any general questions (for example what classification your land is) which you may not have had the chance to ask can be forwarded to me however, specifics will have to be addressed after the cabinet is established which I hope will be done by March.
So to conclude thanks for attending and showing your support for our efforts on your behalf and I hope you now have a much better understanding of our work and your legal situation as a result.
The reason that both I and the Mayor were pleased, to see such a good number attend, was that it is noticed by the 2 more powerful politicians who were in attendance and sends a message to them. If they can see (as they did form last night attendance) that these issues are of importance to us they will feel more pressure to act. As they can see the support and strength of feeling. One of the reasons why Luis (Mayor) alluded to the fact that, during negotiations, he kept threatening to take a convoy of coaches to demonstrate outside their offices! So thanks for helping us ensure they know we care!
I had been asking, for some time, for Luis to hold a Public Meeting to explain what the situation was now that our plan has been agreed, as I felt it was of real importance for people to understand. For us to explain that people can now have total security in their land and property. However some responses after the meeting suggest that not everyone was pleased to hear this news!
To summarise the meeting;
For the past 12 years (for me) and for the past 6 years (for Luis) our work has been targeted towards obtaining an agreed PGOU Urban Plan. I opened the meeting and introduced the people assisting This included 2 Delegates for Development from the Junta, Luis our Mayor, Technical Architects Francisco Salvadore, Manuel Tijeras and Jose Carlos. Jose Manuel did the translation.
Luis then did a presentation outlining the depth of the effort and work in achieving this PGOU (1 of only 5 in the whole of Andalucia).
He then introduced the two delegates, from the Junta, without whose help we could not have obtained the agreement. They both alluded to the tenacity of Zurgena TH in pursuing the plan during the past many years.
Then, for the more important part of the meeting, Francisco Salvadore explained what the plan sets out area by area and how it establishes legal standing of all land upon which houses are built. Setting out how progress can be made to develop the municipality, how licences can now, or soon, be considered, how almost all properties now have legal protection and stand on land which is in one urban state or another.
It is pointless trying to cover all on here and I will be making a copy of the plan available for viewing in the Town Hall next week. A large scale copy of this plan was on display at the meeting and shows the route of the new motorway.
He explained, and was supported by Luis that, with the plan, we can now address a number of issues to move land which is classified as Urban Non Consolidated to one of Urban Consolidated. Some areas require very little where others require more work. In order to address this the TH will be setting up a cabinet to examine each areas standing, requirements and costs and prioritise tackling each area in order to get all to this fully legal status. We are in the vanguard of this process in Andalucia.
Any general questions (for example what classification your land is) which you may not have had the chance to ask can be forwarded to me however, specifics will have to be addressed after the cabinet is established which I hope will be done by March.
So to conclude thanks for attending and showing your support for our efforts on your behalf and I hope you now have a much better understanding of our work and your legal situation as a result.
