Torrevieja City Council, in an extraordinary session this morning, gave initial approval to the Municipal Budget for 2027, amounting to 200,198,787.49€, with votes in favour from the People’s Party, VOX, and Sueña Torrevieja municipal groups. The budget was opposed only by the Socialist group.
For the first time, the municipal budget exceeds 200m euro, an increase of 12,465,867.74€ compared to 2016, equivalent to 6.64%. The accounts show a balanced budget in terms of income and expenditure, combining the continuation of major investments with an increase in resources allocated to the operation and maintenance of public services.
Capital investments total 47,029,655.96€, a 1.81% increase over the previous year. Among the main allocations for 2027 are the Sea and Salt Museum and the regeneration of its surroundings, with 9.33m euro; the new Alzheimer’s Day Center, with 6.79m euro; the redevelopment of the Los Locos Beach promenade, with 5.69m euro; the renovation of La Plasa, with 3.98m euro; and the reorganisation of the areas adjacent to the port, with 3.82m euro. These amounts correspond to the annual allocations planned for the next fiscal year.
One of the most significant increases is in Public Safety and Order, where staffing levels rise by more than 2.1m euro, or 22.95%, reaching 11.47m euro. Similarly, current expenditure items for waste collection, street cleaning, and park and garden maintenance increase by a combined total of more than 2.6m euro. These services will receive 8.76m euro, 15.48m euro, and 8.16m euro, respectively.
In the social sphere, the budget increases personnel resources for Primary Social Assistance by 19.42%, bringing them to 3.98m euro, and maintains the main programmes for home care, childcare, and support for vulnerable families and dependent individuals. Transfers for the cooperation and NGO programme increase by 20.19%, to 967,165€.
The accounts also continue municipal rental assistance for young people between 18 and 35 years old and reserve 2m euro for investments derived from participatory budgets.
In Education, the programme for Early Childhood, Primary, and Special Education centres exceeds 2.16m euro, of which 1.55m euro is earmarked for investments. This funding will allow for improvements to school facilities and playgrounds, including the planned installation of shade structures in public schools.
The budget also includes resources for the new sports monitor contract and the operation of the iHub Torretech, along with an investment of 1.02m euro in the High Technology Business Center.
Finally, in tax matters, the rates of the Property Tax (IBI) are maintained and improvements are planned in the management, verification and inspection procedures, including collaboration with SUMA for the inspection of the Tax on Constructions, Installations and Works.
