Annual Report 2025

Streetlights

An Extraordinary General Meeting was held on 26 June 2025 to discuss the way ahead including the four estimates for a new solar streetlight system.

The lowest estimate was from the French company Fonroche at €278,035 (IVA at 21% included).

Following discussion (including written comments submitted beforehand), a majority decision was taken to:

• Install temporary solar lights on the existing system where the cable is broken
• Obtain cost estimates for repairing the electrical system for the affected lights
• Initiate legal proceedings against the Town Hall.

Legal Action

Our lawyer, Óscar Antón, advises that the first step is to apply formally to the Town Hall for full adoption of our Comunidad, because the Town Plan recognises us as fully urbanised. The Town Hall have accepted partial adoption by assuming responsibility for the roads and pavements.

Copies of previous adoption requests (2002 and 2015) and the Town Hall’s replies along with other paperwork are being gathered. In both replies, adoption was made conditional on bringing the streetlight system up to current standards.

Once a formal reply is received, we will prepare a court case using a lawyer experienced in this type of litigation. The legal process will possibly take several years to complete and in the meantime will we continue to repair as required.

Repair to cable

The Town Hall has agreed to permit excavation of pavements or roads if necessary to replace broken cables. However, a simple “like-for-like” replacement with a single cable would not be sufficient for approval of the system.

Our electrical engineer advises that both cables and conduits are likely deteriorated, and excavation will probably be required. We have asked Seyma Electrical to investigate repair options and provide an estimate. No response has yet been received; we hope to provide an update at the AGM.

Installation of temporary solar units

The installation of temporary solar units has been commissioned but has been delayed due to the August holidays. Work is expected to be completed before the longer winter nights.

Funds are available in the reserve account to cover repairs and anticipated legal fees.

Roads & Pavements

Drains  – An inspection of the damaged drain beneath the Hotel will be carried out (the last inspection was two years ago). If deterioration is found, repairs will be commissioned immediately.

Until the result of the legal action is known we will continue to repair drains as necessary to prevent flooding and any possible damage to property where they run underneath.

We have sufficient in the reserve fund to cover any repairs required.

Weeds – these have been sprayed this year by a licensed contractor. Regular weed-control visits are organised, with strimming used where possible to reduce chemical use.

Hedges Overhanging Pavements

As in previous years, some properties have hedges that obstruct pavements or streetlights. Owners are reminded to trim hedges and overhanging trees regularly.

Noise Nuisance

Some owners continue to experience noise nuisance from holiday rental properties. These are reported to the police, with inconsistent results. The owners are also notified by the President if she is made aware of the situation.

As the Comunidad now has the right to be involved to approve or reject licence renewals, we are:

• Compiling a register of all properties with Tourist Licences and their renewal dates.
• Publishing this register on our website, so owners can check whether a property causing nuisance is correctly registered.
• Introducing a central reporting form on our website so owners can submit details of incidents and any actions taken.

Once we have structured information, we will be better placed to challenge renewals.

Details of how a Comunidad can be involved in the application process for new and renewal licenses have not yet been published. Once they are published, we will ensure we are involved to the fullest extent allowed.

Neighbourhood Watch

The Neighbourhood Watch is coordinated by Malcolm March, who shares updates via WhatsApp, email, and the Facebook Group. Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and report suspicious people or vehicles directly to the local police.