The Socialist Party in Orihuela has raised concerns after the Ombudsman confirmed that the local council’s failure to implement a low emission zone will be included in an annual report sent to the General Cortes. Local representatives have criticised the municipal government, formed by PP and Vox, for announcing administrative steps while omitting previous setbacks.
Councillor Luis Quesada pointed out that the recent announcement regarding the public information period for the project overlooks years of accumulated delays. He noted that Orihuela remains without an operational low emission zone nearly four years past the legal deadline. Although the council previously told the Ombudsman that it accepted recommendations and provided a timetable targeting ordinance approval for the second quarter of 2026, the institution discovered that both the technical project and the ordinance were still being drafted. Consequently, ten of the eleven recommendations were deemed rejected.
The Socialist group has linked these delays to a broader lack of planning in sustainable mobility, referencing the extension of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan until 2028 and concerns over transparency. While supporting measures to improve air quality, the party has stressed the need for clear transport alternatives, protections for residents and workers, and openness regarding revenue predictions from future penalties. The municipal group is calling for a realistic timeline and genuine commitment from leadership in Orihuela.
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