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Yecla votes to bring down rubbish taxes for residents
The local council has also passed several new mobility rules and funds for public improvements
The northern Murcia town of Yecla has officially approved a reduction in rubbish collection taxes following an extraordinary plenary session, offering welcome relief to residents and local businesses.
The amendment to Ordinance No. 14, which governs the tax for the collection and treatment of solid urban waste, has been definitively approved. The final text includes most of the suggestions submitted during the public consultation period, resulting in notable reductions in the tax burden for over ten economic sectors.
Among the most affected by the change are cafés, bars, restaurants and discotheques, all of which will benefit from average tax cuts of up to 40%. A similar reduction has also been applied to offices and administrative premises.
Local businesses will also see a significant drop in their rates, as the ordinance now allows a more detailed classification system and refined sectioning.
For residential properties, a new reduced rate of €22 per quarter has been introduced. This will apply solely to homes within the municipality where residents are officially registered.
Rules for electric scooters
In addition to the waste tax revision, the plenary session gave initial approval to a new municipal ordinance that regulates the use of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) such as electric scooters, as well as non-motorised devices like skateboards and similar equipment.
The regulation sets the minimum user age at 16 and mandates the use of protective helmets. It also recommends reflective waistcoats, which will be compulsory at night or during low visibility.
The ordinance prohibits riding on pavements and pedestrian areas, riding in pairs, or holding onto or being towed by another vehicle. Users must also take out Civil Liability Insurance. Offences are classified from minor to very serious, with fines ranging from €100 to €500.
A 30-working-day public consultation period is now in place for this new ordinance. If no objections are raised during this time, it will be considered definitively approved. If feedback is received, the Plenary will assess and address the observations before granting final approval.
The session also saw the adoption of a credit modification to adjust the municipal budget in response to emerging needs. A total of €262,821.09 will be redirected through expenditure cuts and internal transfers to fund 16 specific projects.
These include resurfacing of roads, upgrading public lighting, replacing trees, installing toilets adapted for ostomised individuals, painting sports facilities, enhancing security at the Casa de Cultura, and improving infrastructure at the Concha Segura theatre. Additional purchases of furniture and sports equipment also form part of the planned improvements.
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