Pact to give stability to the municipality against the crisis

The Popular Party and PSPV of Els Poblets sealed on Friday 12th February a pact of government "to give stability to the municipality in the daily management at this time of economic crisis" as their spokesmen declared.


The pact was signed in the presence of the Regional Coordinator of the PP, Ximo Ferrando, by the Mayor, Jaime Ivars, and councilwoman, Pilar Bisquert, representing the Populars and Socialist spokesman, Josep Andrew Caselles.

Ivars justified the new coalition by explaining "Els Poblets municipality needs stability, which cannot be given in minority or opposition, so we and the Socialist group have reached an agreement of wills to continue to manage the projects that are under way because the current economic situation predominates over ideologies". For Ivars "at this time residents need confidence in a strong local government and we will try to give it to them by means of management by mutual respect."


The Mayor stated that "he will work with transparency to address the economic difficulties of the Town Hall and at the same time solutions to the problem of employment of the residents of Els Poblets, by means of an agreement that puts the general interest of the people above political ideals". At the same time he defined the agreement after arduous negotiations as "what is best for the people of Els Poblets, by forming a pact between the two political forces represented in all institutions, which is fundamental when working for the people. "

Representatives of the British Consul resolve the doubts of residents on matters relating to benefits, pensions and health

The Advisor of Benefits, Pensions and Health, Martyn Standing and the Vice-Consul, Lloyd Millen, both of the British Consulate of Alicante, yesterday afternoon gave a talk at the Casa de Cultura of Els Poblets in order to clarify doubts among the British residents on issues related to health, pensions and benefits.

An initiative was organized by the English-Speaking Residents Group of Els Poblets, who comprise 13% of the total of the population (431), in collaboration with the Town Hall of Els Poblets and was attended by more than a hundred British residents..

After a brief introduction which informed them of the powers of the British Consul in Spain and the locations of the various offices located in the Valencian Community, the attendees took part in a question and answer session. Afterwards some people were seen in private by the speakers to resolve more personal questions. The mayor of Els Poblets, Jaime Ivars, was responsible for opening the event.