Office automation and design course for unemployed people
social inclusion launches
‘Mijas Concilia en Semana Blanca’
Las Lagunas, on Saturday 14th, and Mijas Pueblo, on Sunday 15th, celebrate their carnival festivities with parades and fancy dress competitions starting at 11 hours
NEWS/12
The Grand Park hosts the
Fomento del Empleo offers this free training through the 'Aprende Volando' programme, which will begin on March 2nd
This play centre service offers 75 free places for children up to the age of 14 in order to facilitate work-life balance
The athletics event, part of the 30th Municipal Sports Games, will begin at 17 hours Las Lagunas Mile on the 14th
Mijas, a ‘pioneer’ in the rollout of the Municipal Justice Office
The Junta chooses the municipality as a “benchmark” for the new service model, one of eight that the regional ministry will implement in the province NEWS/02-03
This was explained on Monday 9th by the regional minister of Justice, José Antonio Nieto, during his visit to Mijas, where he met with the mayoress, Ana Mata, and members of the government team /M.J.Gómez.
400,000 €
for new beach furniture
In addition, dismantling begins on the section of the Coastal Path damaged by storms NEWS/06 & 07
LOS SANTOS CAR PARK
could be ready by the end of March
The Town Hall has informed residents of the deadlines to apply for parking permits NEWS/10
RENTA BÁSICA
Mijas budget, totaling to 149 million euros, receives final approval
NEWS/4-5
After the consultation period, the government team moves the document forward, increasing infrastructure investment by 60%
Mata calls on Government for urgent sand replenishment on beaches ahead of Easterweek
In a letter, the mayoress alerts the Sub-delegation to the impact of recent storms on the coastline’s image and functionality
The Mijas Town Hall updates the Local Territorial Emergency Plan
The deadline to apply for SPANISH PAGE /14 EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 27TH
Those interested can submit their documentation in person or online
The document incorporates the new guidelines from the Junta de Andalucía, which mainly affect operations during the pre-emergency phase
“The residents of Mijas will be able to carry out procedures, that until, now had to be done in Fuengirola, the judicial district capital, such as obtaining court certificates, requesting a court-appointed lawyer, accessing mediation and victim assistance services, civil registry functions and even testifying via videoconference in trials”.
The Junta de Andalucía chooses Mijas as a benchmark for the new Municipal Justice Office model
The Regional Minister of Justice, José Antonio Nieto, visited the Town Hall, where he met with Mata and legal professionals to announce that new, larger premises will be provided to offer additional services such as mediation
Ed. Dept. / Design:
Cristina Bejarano
The Regional Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Service has chosen Mijas as a “benchmark” in Málaga and Andalusia for the Municipal Justice Office (OJM) model, “with the maximum powers and services allowed by the Efficiency Law for these structures that replace the Peace Courts” said the regional minister for Justice, José Antonio Nieto, during his visit to the town on Monday 9th, where he met with the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), and members of the government team.
Nieto explained that “the town’s more than 90,000 residents will be able to carry out procedures that until now they had to do in Fuengirola, the judicial district capital, such as obtaining court certificates, requesting a court-appointed lawyer, accessing mediation and victim assistance services, civil registry functions and even testifying by videoconference in trials”.
“Mijas is a municipality where public services need to improve and must be commensurate with a town that will soon reach 100,000 inhabitants”, added the mayoress of Mijas, who stressed that “we are beginning this process of coordination so that Mijas has judicial facilities in line with the needs and growth of the population”.
Nieto and Mata are coordinating the launch of this new model,
of which the regional government will implement a total of eight offices, with Mijas being the pioneer in the province. “In Mijas, it is particularly important as it serves a large population that is experiencing significant growth and already accounts for half of the residents of the judicial district”, said Nieto.
More services and greater efficiency
For her part, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, pointed out that this new judicial facility “will improve the lives of the people of Mijas because it will facilitate their legal proceedings, bring such an important service closer to them and
The
town’s
more than 90,000 residents will be able to complete most legal procedures without having to travel
constitute a new hub in the province”.
“Mijas is the third largest municipality in terms of size and population in the province of Málaga, and its development confirms its status as one of the major cities on the Costa del Sol. We are therefore grateful to the Andalusian Regional Government for choosing us to launch this important programme”, added the mayoress.
NEW FACILITIES to facilitate LEGAL PROCEDURES
With this new office, Mijas residents will be able to complete the following procedures without having to travel to other municipalities:
Court certificates
Applying for a courtappointed lawyer
Accessing mediation and victim assistance services
Civil Registry services
Testifying in trials via videoconference
a pioneer in the province Mijas,
The Regional Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Service has chosen one municipality in each province as a pilot, and in the case of Málaga, Mijas has been the pioneer municipality in rolling out the new model of Municipal Justice Office. In this way, the Junta is committed to a “closer, more accessible and sustainable” justice system, which involves bringing the service closer to where citizens live.
New premises According to data provided by Nieto and Mata, “40% of the cases handled by the Court of First Instance in Fuengirola are from Mijas”. This is one of the reasons why the regional government has increased the staff of the OJM by one civil servant, and why the Town Hall is going to provide a new space that is lar-
ger than the current one in order to accommodate the new services planned.
This space is located in the former Acosol offices in the Las Lagunas district and will be able to accommodate the new services and equipment required, such as videoconferencing rooms for remote testimony in court proceedings and spaces
for mediation and assistance to vulnerable victims. Nieto also emphasised the “institutional collaboration” between the two administrations to “anticipate needs, be more efficient and ensure that the residents are the main beneficiaries”. At the new OJM, Mijas residents will be able to carry out the vast majority of the most common legal pro-
During the visit, Nieto and Mata, along with members of the government team, held a meeting with legal practitioners /M.J.G.
Group photo upon the arrival of the Junta de Andalucía’s Justice representative at the Town Hall /M.J.Gómez.
Transformation of the Peace Court
nder the fficiency Law, Peace Courts are being transformed into Municipal Justice Offices epending on the size of the Andalusian municipality, offices are staffed by either local council employees (for those with fewer than 7,000 inhabitants) or personnel provided by the Junta. Of the OJMs in Málaga, are staffed by civil servants from the Regional Ministry. Specifically, in Mijas, a new case processing officer has been hired, bringing the total staff to five civil servants, a number that “will gradually increase” as new powers are assumed
Justice
Ana Mata José A. Nieto
T MA OR SS O MIJAS highlighted that “we are the third largest municipality in terms of area and population in the province of Málaga, and its development confirms its status as a major city on the Costa del Sol. We are therefore grateful to the Junta for choosing us to launch this important programme.”
T R IO AL MI IST R OR J STIC e plained that “the more than , residents of Mijas will now be able to carry out procedures that until now, had to be done in uengirola” and stressed that Mijas is a municipality “in which public services need to improve and must be commensurate with a town that will soon reach , inhabitants”.
T LOCATIO of the Justice Office
cedures without having to travel and will have access to new services such as mediation to reach agreements that avoid going to trial. “This is a very important step, and I would like to express my gratitude for Mijas being chosen as the municipality in Málaga to launch this pilot project, which is backed by the new law”, said Mata.
A
more accessible justice system
For his part, the regional minister emphasised the Junta’s commitment to a “closer, more accessible and sustainable” justice system, which, Nieto added, “involves bringing the service closer to where citizens live”. Nieto also thanked the mayoress of Mijas for her willingness to roll out the OJM model
The Town all is to provide a new space that is larger than the current one in order to accommodate the new services planned. This space is located in the former Acosol offices in the Las Lagunas district and will be able to house the new services and e uipment re uired, such as videoconferencing rooms that will allow for remote testimony in court proceedings and spaces for mediation and assistance to vulnerable victims.
in the town, which will gradually be extended to the rest of the province, as the Regional Ministry has chosen one municipality in each province as a pilot (Adra in Almería, Lepe in Huelva and Palma del Río in Córdoba, among others). Unlike the old model of Peace Courts, which set the same functions for all of them, the Law on Efficiency in the Public Justice
Service provides for different models of OJM with varying degrees of competence, and in Mijas the aim is to reach “the maximum” and become “a benchmark for the rest of Andalusia”.
Peace Courts
In Malaga, there are 92 Peace Courts, which, under the Efficiency Law, are being transformed into Municipal Justice Offices (13.14% of the 700 existing in Andalusia). Depending on the size of the municipalities, they are staffed by municipal personnel for those with fewer than 7,000 inhabitants) or by personnel dependent on the Regional Government. Of the 92 OJM in Málaga, 12 are staffed by civil servants from the Regional Ministry,
which in many cases has increased its workforce to cope with this expansion of powers, as is the case in El Rincón de la Victoria, Alhaurín de la Torre and Mijas.
Specifically, in Mijas, a new judicial clerk has been hired, bringing the total staff to five civil servants, “and this will gradually increase” as new powers are assumed.
Finally, Nieto wanted to highlight “the Junta’s efforts to put an end to the unjustified neglect that the province of Málaga has suffered for decades in terms of judicial infrastructure”, he said, “with the promotion of new headquarters in Estepona, Marbella and Torrox, as well as the expansion of the City of Justice (Ciudad de la Justicia) in the capital”, he concluded.
Las Lagunas
Nieto (1st left) and Mata alongside the first deputy mayor of Las Lagunas and councillor for security, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson /M.J.G.
The regional minister and the mayoress, together with councillors from the government team and legal practitioners, after the meeting / M.J.G.
Municipal budgets 2026
definitively approved,
Mijas Town Hall budget amounting to 149 million euros
The Executive highlights that the accounts include a 60% increase in infrastructure investment and higher social spending
Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Isabel Merino
The Mijas Town Hall budget for the 2026 financial year was definitively approved during the plenary session last Friday 6th. Amounting to 149 million euros, the highest figure in the municipality’s history, the budget focuses on social spending, infrastructure, investment, and improvements in security and cleanliness. The Executive also highlighted that “taxes are being frozen and the High-Resolution Healthcare Centre (CARP) project to be built in Las Lagunas is being financed”.
The document passed an initial vote in late December last year. Since then, it has overcome eight formal appeals (some of which were summarily dismissed), including one concerning the failure to provide the accounts for Mijas Avanza, and another regarding a report on estimated revenue from building permits and construction taxes (ICIO). However, the point that generated the most debate was the disposal of two municipal plots. “There is another appeal referring to the decision to sell two plots that have served no purpose for this Town Hall in the past, nor will they in the future. With that money we can achieve a great deal”, explained the councillor for Finance, Mario Bravo (PP)
THE LARGEST BUDGET IN MIJAS’ HISTORY
Revenue increases
The government team explains that the budget is based on a higher capacity to generate revenue “thanks to growing economic activity, greater than that of surrounding municipalities, as well as the constant increase in the registered population (which is expected to reach 100,000 inhabitants by 12%
Up by 16 million euros compared to 2025
Predicted increases in tax collection from: ICIO (Construction, Installation and Works Tax)
He added that “these two plots have been valued by a municipal technician and, providing all goes well, will be put out to public tender with maximum publicity and for the full duration permitted by law, as we aim to secure the highest possible amount to invest in the many
( 3.6% this year)”.
other needs of this Town Hall”. Criticism from the opposition The opposition criticised the government team, comprised of PP, Vox and PMP, for putting two municipal plots up for sale to generate revenue while there is a surplus of over 120 million euros. “It is an indecency; to be
million euros in the bank, how can you suggest here, and not just suggest it, but include it in the budget, that to repair streetlights or remodel a street you need to sell land? Nobody believes that”.
State and Regional Government revenue sharing
Positive Reports
This increase in revenue allows the Mijas Town Hall to MAINTAIN THE FISCAL PRESSURE, IN OTHER WORDS, NO TAX HIKES FOR RESIDENTS
in such a hurry to sell off municipal assets. No one can understand this rush to sell the assets of the people of Mijas, six million euros, so hastily”, stated PSOE spokesperson, Roy Pérez Ciudadanos spokesperson, José Carlos Martín, expressed a similar view: “If we have 120
In response, Bravo defended the sale of these plots and stressed that the budget has the necessary statutory reports for final approval. “The law does not allow us to use the surplus”, he added, emphasising that “we are not selling off assets for them to disappear, we are exchanging land that is of no use to us and costs us money for other things that we believe are more beneficial, which we will announce as they become a reality throughout the year”. Finally, the councillor for Finance clarified that “If the plots are not sold for any reason, we will use the surplus funds, but with the knowledge that we cannot exceed the spending ceiling; otherwise, the Ministry would force us to make cuts to other items”.
The budget was approved with the votes of the government team, while PSOE and Cs voted against.
The budget was approved with the votes of the government team, while PSOE and Cs voted against / B.M.
The budget was initially approved in December last year, although it had to overcome eight appeals before its definitive approval
These included the failure to provide the accounts for Mijas Avanza and the sale of two municipal plots. Furthermore, the plenary session gave final appro val to the Mijas Town Hall’s staffing plan for the financial year.
Investment
in video surveillance
In terms of Street Cleaning, the local government added that, “a significant step is being ta en with the outsourcing of cleaning services in public buildings, adding more human and material re sources”. In addition, there are plans to acquire new resources through co-financed grants. This department has been allocated a total of 5.4 mi llion euros for 2026, up from 4.8 million in 2025.
SALE OF PLOTS to finance investments
Two municipally owned plots, La Manzanilla and Cortijo Colorado, will be put up for public tender in order to utilize, according to the Executive, available re sources without increasing the tax burden on residents. THESE TWO DISPOSALS, WHICH WILL GENERATE 6,141,716 EUROS IN REVENUE, RESULT IN AN INITIAL BUDGET SURPLUS OF 1,383,979 EUROS. The Mijas Town all will finance several investments included in the budget using the proceeds from the sale of these plots.
800,000 euros in grants for clubs for
The Town Hall highlights that the new budget extends support to sports organisations and clubs in Mijas, for which 800,000 euros euros in subsidies has been allocated. This is in addition to the 4,417,404 euros allocated to the Sports Department, “which demonstrates the government team’s commitment to a discipline that consistently puts Mijas on the national map”.
PARKS AND GARDENS
6.3 millon
green areas
The 2026 budget includes “the milestone project of video survei llance in the municipality”, which will be managed by the Local Po lice municipal coordination centre (CECOM) and seeks to improve public security, crime prevention and traffic control. The budget allocation for the Local Police has been increased “significantly” for this purpose to 3.2 million euros. Investment in security also increases for the Fire Brigade (from 100,000 euros in 2025 to 288,000 euros in 2026) and Civil Protection, which this year receives 96,188 euros in the budget , “well above the , euros of the previous finan cial year”, according to the Executive.
The Parks and Gardens Department will also see an increase in investment and expenditure in 2026, with an allocation of 6,370,000 euros, up from 5,830,741 euros in 2025. The size of the municipality and the number of green spaces throughout the territory “jus tify this increase in funding for such a prominent de partment”, the Executive stated.
Social spending, which rises by 10% accor ding to the Executive, focuses on aid for fa milies and non-profit institutions home care services support for people with functional diversity, housing rentals, social services and the social emergency programme. The figure allocated in the 2026 budget for these items is 5.1 million euros, up from 4.7 million in 2025. SOCIAL SPENDING increases Social budget by 10%
Mayoress Ana Mata during the ordinary plenary session on Friday 6th / Beatriz Martín.
María José Gómez / Ed. Dept.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), and the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), held their annual meeting with business owners from the sector on Wednesday 11th at the La Cala Branch Office. The meeting was attended by more than thirty ‘chiringuiteros’ (beach bar owners), kiosk owners and other service providers based on the coast, most of whom belong to the Mijas Beach Business Association, whose represented by Carlos Morales
“The beaches are Mijas’ main tourist attraction and, for this reason, the Town Hall works 365 days a year to ensure they are in optimal condition”, Mata emphasised. During the meeting, she announced, among other matters, that this year 400,000 euros will be allocated to the purchase of new equipment to modernise the entire coastline with an innovative design.
Equipment
The mayoress highlighted the tender issued in January to purchase two new lifesaving and first-aid modules, six public toilet units, two adapted for ostomates, 80 concrete platform, 200 new litter bins, 30 benches, six flexiwalkway units and a calisthenics set. All of this will feature a special design with Mediterranean colours, predominantly white and blue. Another key topic was
The meeting held at the La Cala ranch Office was atten ded by the mayoress of the city, Ana Mata, the councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel, and more than thirty beach bar owners, kiosk owners and other service providers based on the coast, most of whom belong to the Mijas Beach Business Asso ciation.
The mayoress of Mijas updates
informs beach business owners on new in equipment
The Town Hall will allocate 400,000 euros to new furniture to modernise and optimise the coastline
the removal of Asian seaweed from the beaches. The mayoress explained that “the Town Hall is working on its removal, which involves a cost of more than 800,000 euros”.
She also recalled that in September, the plenary session unanimously approved a motion
requesting the Spanish Government to create a specific state fund for municipalities affected by the Asian seaweed.
On another note, the mayoress indicated that repairs are already underway on the coastal path in the El Capricho area, a section damaged by recent storms. She also reported that construction work continues on a new section of the path between La Cala and Fuengirola. Finally, Mata recalled that “70% of the beaches have been affected by the recent storms, resulting in significant sand loss that will need to be replenished”.
Zumba and heart: Mijas joins forces in aid of Cudeca
F.M.Romero. The ‘You are a key piece’ campaign is entering its final weeks with a significant challenge: covering the costs of the ten hospital beds managed by the foundation. To date, nearly 150,000 euros have been raised, but more than half of the budget needed to ensure the service runs throughout the year is still required.
Cudeca’s financial director, Rafael Olalla, called for participation: “We are in the final stages of the campaign and that is why we need this last push”.
The Town Hall has joined in this final push by providing the Cortijo Don Elías venue for a charity ‘Zumba Masterclass”. The event will take place on Saturday 21st of February at 11:30 hours and
will be open to everyone. The councillor for Sports and Volunteering, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), encouraged residents to join the initiative, noting that “different teachers are coming and all the money raised will go to Cudeca”. Zumba instructor Marieke Van der Velde, the event coordinator, added that “it will be a very fun event, with two
ANA MATA
“The beaches are Mijas’ main tourist attraction and, therefore, the Town Hall works 365 days a year to ensure they are in optimal condition”, Mata stressed at the meeting held on Wed nesday 11th.
hours of Zumba, for all ages and levels”.
Those who wish to contribute to the charity can do so via the website erespiezaclave.org or via Bizum using the code 07761.
To participate in the masterclass, you must register by sending a WhatsApp message to 647 480 521, with a donation of 10 euros, or by attending on the day of the event.
Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (4th left), with business owners and professionals from the sector / M.J.Gómez.
The councillor for Sports and Volunteering, Mari Francis Alarcón, with Idiliq executives and Zumba instructor Marieke Van der Velde / F.M.R.
on beaches ahead of Easter for urgent sand replenishment Ana Mata calls on the Government
The mayoress sends a letter to the Subdelegation warning of the impact on the coastline’s image and functionality following the recent storms
Editorial Department
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), has sent a letter to the central government warning of the damage suffered by the municipality’s beaches following recent storms, and requesting an urgent supply of sand ahead of the high season and the arrival of Holy Week.
In the letter, addressed to the sub-delegate of the Government in Málaga, Francisco Javier Salas, the mayoress points out the “worrying situation” facing the Mijas coastline after the continuous
COASTAL PATH
Ed. Dept. The Mijas Town Hall has already begun work on rebuilding the section of the Coastal Path damaged by recent storms. Municipal workers are currently dismantling the walkway in the El Capricho area, which was destroyed by the force of the waves. According to the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), this has been the area “most affected by the storms. On behalf of the Operational Services department, we have begun working in conjunction with the Infrastructure Department to draw up an emergency plan and carry out repairs as soon as possible”.
Gómez Teruel visited the area and noted that the coastline of the province of Málaga has been hit by continuous storms over the last few weeks, which have eroded the base of the path. “We have dismantled the affected section and a breakwater retaining wall will be built to secure that section”, explained the councilor.
According to the Town Hall, the fact that both the piling and a large part of the structure are made of wood, promoting sustainability and environmental integration, also makes it more vulnerable to the force
onslaught of wind and waves that have hit the coastline of the province. The assessment carried out by the Mijas Town Hall’s Beaches Department establishes that 70% of the municipality’s coastline has suffered a significant loss of surface area.
In addition to the notable loss of sand, part of the Coastal Path in the El Capricho area also collapsed, however, this is already being rebuilt by the Town Hall, as it is the competent authority in this case.
Economic activity
“The episodes of heavy swells have also caused the formation of steps and potholes that hinder mobility and compromise the image and functionality of our beaches”, Mata noted in the letter. Furthermore, the mayoress expresses her concern regarding the state of this important tourist attraction just a few weeks before the start of Holy Week, which this year begins on the 29th of March.
The current state of the beaches not only has a negative
impact on the enjoyment of residents and visitors, “but also directly affects the municipality’s main economic activity: tourism”, Mata stated.
With the arrival of both national and international visitors to enjoy the first major tourist event of the year, the mayoress of Mijas stresses the importance of the Spanish Government –which is responsible for this area through the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge– acting promptly to ensure adequate safety, accessibility and the visual image of the coast.
Collaboration
The “Mijas Town Hall reiterates its full willingness to collaborate
Dismantling begins on section of the coastal path damaged by storms ahead of repairs
The breakwater wall located behind the section will be rebuilt and re-piled to a minimum depth of one metre below sea level
technically and administratively to speed up the necessary actions, providing reports, data or operational coordination to contribute to an effective and rapid intervention”, concluded Mata.
The Council recalled that the storms have generated continuous yellow and orange alerts, with winds of up to force 7 and gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour, resulting in both sand loss and damage to beach equipment.
At the end of 2025, the Mijas coastline renewed its certifications for quality and sustainability for 2026, including its Blue Flags, Blue Trail, Blue Centre –the only one in the province of Málaga, El Torreón in La Cala–alongside its universal accessibility awards.
more quickly. A preliminary damage report found that repeated wave action had eroded the sand protection that previously isolated the piles on which the structure rests.
Breakwater wall and new piling
The inspection reported a landslide that caused the piles to lose support, leaving the walkway partially suspended.
The latest storm, which triggered an orange alert for waves of up to four meters, fina-
underway at El Capricho while the Infrastructure Department prepares the emergency declaration
lly brought down this section in El Capricho. Now that the weather has improved, reconstruction has begun.
Repairs will involve rebuilding the breakwater wall behind the section, re-piling to a depth of at least one meter below sea level. This piling will then be covered before workers proceed with the installation of the boards that make up the walkway.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel, visiting the coastline during one of the storms / Archive.
Current state of the beaches in Mijas / Mijas Press.
The councilor for beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel, supervised the work on Wednesday / Mijas Press.
Among the actions, the breakwater wall behind the section will be rebuilt / F.M.Romero.
The work is being carried out by municipal workers / F.M.Romero.
Mijas updates its EMERGENCY PLAN LOCAL TERRITORIAL
The document incorporates new guidelines from the Junta de Andalucía, mainly affecting operations in the pre-emergency phase
Integrated into Andalusia’s general emergency planning framework, the Local Territorial Emergency Plan serves as the essential manual for health services, Local Police, the Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and other municipal departments to follow during crises such as floods, forest fires, storms, earthquakes or major accidents. After five years in force, the document has been updated to follow new organisational guidelines issued by the Junta de Andalucía. According to Miguel Ángel Gálvez, the Mijas Fire Brigade corporal in charge of the update, the changes primarily affect operations during the pre-emergency phase. “Previously, there were pre-emergency and emergency phases, but the plans were not actually activated during the pre-emergency stage. Now, with the change in regulations, the emergency plan is activated
even in the pre-emergency phase, known as ‘Situation Zero’. This does not mean that immediate action is taken, but the incident is reported to all personnel; they are put on standby and must remain available should an emergency arise”, the corporal explained.
Presentation of the document
Although the document still requires approval in a plenary session and ratification by the regional government, it was presented on Thursday 12th to the members of the Emergency Advisory Committee, comprised of municipal technicians and councillors. Attendees included the councillor for the Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, Francisco Jerez (Vox); the councillor for Operational Services and Parks and Gardens, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP); the councillor for the Environment, Marco Cortés (PP); and the councillor for Livestock and Rural Areas,
Eloy Belmonte (Vox). Jerez added that “in 2024, the Junta de Andalucía introduced new regulations and the plans had to be redrafted to place greater emphasis on prevention, and post-event organisation, what to do afterwards, but always focusing on avoiding risks before they occur”. For his part, Gómez Teruel stressed that “Operational Services and the Parks and Gardens Department work closely with the Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and the Police to ensure the safety of residents in the event of any emergency that may occur in the municipality. This document allows us to work together to resolve situations as quickly as possible”.
The update to the Local Territorial Emergency Plan is expected to be approved at the next municipal plenary session, with final approval from the Junta de Andalucía to follow, as the document incorporates the latest 112 emergency guidelines.
SECURITY
Police carry out around fifty inspections and operations in January
The
figures show five arrests, four on outstanding warrants and one for attempted homicide
Ed. Dept. The Mijas Town Hall reports that, through the Local Police, it carried out “extensive prevention, control and surveillance work throughout the municipality” during January, with the aim of guaranteeing public safety, strengthening coexistence and ensuring compliance with current regulations. During this period, officers carried out almost fifty preventive checks, focusing mainly on road safety, document verification and alcohol and drug testing. The Local Police made five arrests, four of them related to outstanding warrants, and one for robbery with violence and attempted homicide.
74 reports for offences Likewise, during the month of January, 74 reports were filed for offences against the Law on the Protection of Public Safety, with 55 of these relating to drug use in public places, in addition to penalties for disrespecting officers, disobeying authority, disturbing public order and damaging property. Furthermore, the Local Police issued 35 reports for violations of the Citizen Coexistence Ordinance, mainly for littering outside designated areas, generating noise or disturbing neighbours, and for breaches related to respon-
“Prevention is a key tool in security matters and an ongoing priority for the Public Safety Department. Compliance with regulations is not an option, it is an obligation for living in a safe and orderly municipality”
sible pet ownership. In addition to these, there were 27 reports for violations of the Public Roads Ordinance, all of them for failing to clean up dog urine on public roads, as well as six reports for underage drinking in public spaces
The councillor for Security and first deputy mayor, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), assessed these figures, emphasising that “they reflect an active Local Police force, present on the streets and fully supported by the Town Hall, which acts firmly against antisocial and criminal behaviour to ensure the peace of mind of our residentss”. In this regard, Cuevas Dawson insisted that “compliance with the rules is not an option, it is an obligation for living together in a safe and orderly municipality”.
Beatriz Martín
Firefighter Corporal Miguel Ángel Gálvez reported on the updates to the plan / B.M.
Officers during one of the checks carried out / Mijas Press.
JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS DAWSON Councillor for Security (Vox)
The Town Hall informs the deadlines for the car park Los Santos residents of
Report by Ed. Dept./ Design: Cristina Bejarano
The councilor for Infrastructure, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), held a meeting with residents of Los Santos to update them on the latest developments regarding the construction of the car park in the neighborhood, which is expected to be ready by the end of March. At the meeting, which took place on Monday 9th, Torres Trella informed residents that the urbanized square above the new car park will be completed and paved by the end of February, according to the construction company. This will facilitate access to homes and, crucially, allow entry to existing driveways.
The construction company is also in the process of reviewing
SCHOOLCHILDREN
Work is expected to be completed by late March, with the ballot for parking space allocations set for the 26th of that month
facades and roofs that have been partially affected by the works, following requests from affected
residents. Once the assessment is complete, the necessary repairs will be carried out after
Social Inclusion launches
‘Mijas Concilia en Semana Blanca’
This play centre service offers 75 free places for children up to the age of 14 in order to support work-life balance
M.J.Gómez / C. Bejarano. On Thursday 12th, the councillor for Social Inclusion, Mari Franci Alarcón (PP), presented the ‘Mijas Concilia en Semana Blanca’ programme. This play centre service offers 75 free places for children aged 4 to 14 with the aim of helping families in Mijas to achieve a better work-life balance during ‘Semana Blanca’. “Registration opens on Friday 13th, and places will be allocated to the first 75 applicants who meet the requirements”, explained the councillor.
Among the requirements, families must be registered in Mijas, and legal guardians must be working or undergoing job training during the hours the the activity takes place. Priority will be given to single-parent families and large families who meet the criteria, as well as those with lower incomes.
The activities, which are completely free of charge, will take place at the CEIP Tamixa school in Las Lagunas from 9:00 to 14 hours.
The 75 children will be supervised by eight specialised instructors.
“The programme is for children aged 4 to 14”, said Alarcón, who added that “registration is individual for each child, meaning that
play centre service / Archive.
a family with three children must submit three separate applications. It is important to be aware of this so that registrations are completed correctly, as otherwise some children may be missed out”. The forms are available on the municipal website (mijas.es) and at municipal offices.
Places Registrations can be made from the 13th to the 19th of February through the municipal official registries (at the Town Hall or branch offices) or via the electro-
nic office. This new edition of Mijas Concilia is being launched by the Social Inclusion Department of the Mijas Town Hall with funding from the Joint Responsibility Plan of the Junta de Andalucía. “I encourage families who need help balancing work and family life to sign their children up for this activity, it will be great fun for them and a wonderful way to spend the week. Many parents have to work and need somewhere to take their children”, concluded the councillor for Social Inclusion.
“Once the Town Hall takes formal possession of the facility following the verification of all certifications, the car park is expected to open before the summer, provided completion deadlines are met”
the streets within the project’s area of influence have been resurfaced. “The Town Council has been conducting visits to the different homes with technicians to inspect any damage that has been caused, such as cracks”, said the councilor, who added that “we already have the reports from these visits and we will conduct further inspections before the project ends to include them in public liability claims”.
Parking permit draw
During the meeting, the councilor also announced those present that the ballot for parking permits will take place on the
26th of March at the Employment Promotion building in Las Lagunas at 10 hours. “The upper floors, which are the most convenient, will be allocated to residents with permits, while the lower floors will be reserved for short-stay rotation”, Torres Trella emphasised.
The Los Santos car park will offer a total of 176 spaces under a permit scheme. To be eligible for one of these spaces, applicants must be of legal age, registered residents, and own a light vehicle registered in the municipality with up-to-date road tax and valid insurance. The monthly permit cost will be 50 euros. The councillor also noted that there will be no draw for disabled parking spaces, as there are seven applicants for the seven available spaces.
There are a total of 176 spaces available for parking permits
The remaining 58 spaces, out of a total of 234, will be available for short-stay rotation.
FOREIGNERS
“Applications are individual, meaning that a family with three children must submit three separate applications. It is important to be aware of this so that registrations are completed correctly, as otherwise some children may be missed out”
SEMANA BLANCA
Submission of PLAY CENTRE
APPLICATIONS
A separate application must be submitted for each child requesting a place. Download the form using the following QR code:
The Lions Club celebrates its Valentine’s Day
Charity Fair
The event will take place on Sunday 15th, featuring crafts, entertainment and a barbecue
C.Bejarano. ‘Forget Me Not’ Tree is the name of the event that the La Cala Lions’ Dementia Support Group will celebrate on Sunday, 15th of February, at La Butibamba Park in La Cala. It is a day on which, in honour of Valentine’s Day, the group invites attendees to celebrate their loved ones (family, friends and pets) by leaving a message of love on the memory tree.
The form must be submitted via ‘registro de entrada’ at the Town all or the branch offices, or through the electronic office.
The day will also feature a craft market with unique gifts, live entertainment and a barbecue. The park gates will open at 11:00 hours, with the ceremony officially beginning at 12:00 hours. For further information, please contact 607 879 450.
The meeting took place in the exhibition hall of the Las Lagunas Cultural Center / Mijas Press.
JUAN JOSÉ TORRES TRELLA Councilor for Infrastructure and Works (PP)
MARI FRANCIS ALARCÓN Councillor for Social Inclusion (PP)
Children will be able to enjoy the activities offered by this
The Arts Society Costa del Sol has over 150 members in Mijas
B.M. / M.J.G. / M.F.
The Arts Society Costa del Sol was founded in 1988 as part of a vast global network of local societies and was the first of its kind in Spain. Currently,its membership spans fifteen different countries, with many residing in Mijas, totalling more than 150 members. For the Arts Society Costa del Sol, “art knows no linguistic boundaries”, and what unites them as a group is their passion for art in all its forms.
This international organisation, which has its headquarters in London and over 300 associations worldwide, aims to celebrate, disseminate, and share art in all its forms, “including the heritage of Spain, where so many of us have made
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Art lovers ON THE Costa del Sol since 1988
our home”, as stated on its website (www.theartssocietycostadelsol.org). This mission explains why lectures such as the one held last Tuesday, 10th of February at the Danish Club in Mijas are so well received. Around 60 people attended the talk. titled ‘Hunting the borderlands in Ronda: Ronda through time with a focus on the Arabic times’ by architect, writer and historian Rafael Anderson Ronda is one of those jewellike cities that hold natural, architectural, historical and, of course, artistic treasures well
worth discovering. “It’s a very rich area, there are so many rich villages, with so much history, it’s wonderful. The depth of Spanish history is incredible”, Anderson pointed out.
Art without barriers
Regarding the lectures, “all the presentations are in English, but the members are Spanish, Dutch, Irish, Swedish... well, from all over”, said the vicepresident of the organisation, Jeremy Sandle. In addition to its programme of illustrated art lectures, this international
nel and a support network backed by its own vehicles.
to security in Málaga
Segurisur celebrates 40 years of history, innovation and commitment
Ed. Dept. Segurisur Sistemas de Seguridad marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, consolidating its position as one of the leading private security companies in the province. Founded in 1986 by Málaga entrepreneur Federico Sánchez Camacho, the company celebrates four decades of sustained growth, technological innovation and a firm commitment to providing a personalised, clientfocused service.
Its history dates back to the 1980s, when its founder, with experience in physical security systems, took on the challenge of installing one of the first electronic security systems in a residential community on the Costa del Sol. At a time when such solutions were barely present in Spain, this investment in technology proved a turning point and led to the creation of Segurisur Sistemas de
Seguridad S.L., initially based in Benalmádena.
From the outset, the company was characterised by its adaptability and practical approach to meeting customer needs, laying the foundations for a comprehensive security model.
Growth and consolidation
Segurisur gradually expanded its activities. In addition to installing alarms, safes and electronic systems, it added private security services, the hiring of security person-
This growth enabled it to absorb other companies in the sector and move its headquarters to the Andalucía Technology Park, reinforcing its position as an innovative, solid company with a strong presence in the province.
Segurisur is currently run by the second generation of the founding family, Jessica and Federico Sánchez López, who are continuing the business legacy by focusing on research, continuous improvement and the incorporation of advanced technology.
Today, the company has six active branches, a staff of more than 130 professionals and a portfolio of between 6,000 and 7,000 clients, offering security solutions tailored to both homes and businesses, with 24-hour service, 365 days a year.
Proximity, technology and trust
One of Segurisur’s main distinguishing features is its comprehensive service model, based on four pillars: personalised solutions, a powerful support network, the trust that comes from being a loca-
Speaker
RAFAEL ANDERSON
“The lecture is about the Islamic history of Ronda, because that’s what I’m most interested in. We start with Roman history, prehistory, and the Pileta caves, to give a bit of background, but the main focus is really the Islamic history of Ronda”
Costa del Sol Arts Society
society offers other activities and events, such as dinners, member forums and trips. “We want to improve the programme by also including flamenco and music”, added Sandle. Without a doubt, the AS Costa del Sol is an ideal forum for those who understand art as a passion, a choice, a way of life. The next event in Mijas, again at the Danish Club, will be held on the 10th of March at 10:30 h, led by professor David Worthington , who will give a lecture entitled ‘Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art’.
lly based company, and the guarantees derived from investing in technology and innovation.
This approach has enabled the company to build lasting relationships with its clients, based on proximity, professionalism and mutual trust.
Key projects have emerged within the Segurisur group, such as Triángulo de Control, an alarm receiving centre located in the Andalucia Technology Park and connected to thousands of systems nationwide, and Yes Seguridad, which focuses on comprehensive security solutions using the latest technology for homes and businesses.
Seinsur, with more than 20 years of experience, is the group’s auxiliary services company, specialising in flexible staffing for organisations: access control, concierge services, cleaning, maintenance, first aid and
The Arts Society Costa del Sol was established in 1988, part of a global network of local societies and the first of its ind in Spain.
Back in 1965, Patricia Fay and a pioneering group of young women eager to be educated about the arts founded The Chiltern Antiques Group.
In 1968, eleven of these societies joined together to form the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS).
In 2017, The Arts Society replaced NADFAS After 50 years, the AS needed to evolve to keep up with changing times in order to reach more people in more places.
FOUR DECADES PROTECTING HOMES AND BUSINESSES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
event support.
Segurisur’s 40th anniversary also represents a look to the future, as it faces this new stage with ambition, ready to continue growing and adapting to new security challenges, while keeping its values intact.
Federico Sánchez Camacho, centre, with his children, the company’s directors.
Jessica and Federico S. López, generational change.
Above, several moments during the talk at the Danish Club on the 10th of February / B.M.
celebrations begin in Mijas
Ed. Dept. / Cristina Bejarano
Mijas is counting down the hours to its Carnival celebrations, which, as every year, will take place in the three centres. Specifically they will be held on the 14th of February in Las Lagunas, the 15th in Mijas Pueblo and the 21st in La Cala, after being postponed due to the weather conditions experienced last week in the municipality. According to the Mijas Town Hall’s Festivities and Traditions Department, these three celebrations will be full of colour and joy, and all residents are invited to participate. In addition, the group ‘La Periférica’ will perform at each of the celebrations.
Las Lagunas
As mentioned earlier, the celebrations will kick off this Saturday, 14th, in Las Lagunas. The event will begin at 11:00 hours with a parade starting from Miguel Hernández Avenue, next to María Zambrano Park. The parade will go along Antonio Machado Street, Margaritas Street, Los Lirios Avenue, Gernanio Street and will end at Andalucía Park at around 13:00 hours. Once it is over, the party and fancy dress competition will begin.
On Saturday 14th of February in Las Lagunas, on Sunday 15th in Mijas Pueblo and on Saturday 21st in
Mijas Pueblo
On Sunday 15th of February, Mijas Pueblo will celebrate its Carnival party in the same way as the other centres: with a parade and a fancy dress competition. The parade will start at 11:00 hours at the Town Hall, continue along Avenida de Méjico, Plaza de la Paz, Calle Málaga, Plaza de la Libertad, Calle Carril, Calle Coín, Barrio Santana, Calle Coín, Calle Carril, Plaza de la Libertad, Plaza de la Constitución, Avenida del Compás until it reaches Plaza Virgen de la Peña for the competition.
La Cala
On the 21st of February, it will be La Cala’s turn. At 11:00 hours, the parade will start at the Cultural Centre and pass through Torremolinos, Torreón, Marbella and Cártama streets until it reaches La Butibamba Park. As in Las Lagunas, there will also be fancy dress competitions.
Fancy dress competition
The Festivities Department encourages everyone to attend in fancy dress, as there will be prizes and gifts for the competition. To take part, interested
ROUTES OF THE CARNIVAL PARADES
Departure 11:00 hours
(Departure) Avenida Virgen de la Peña, next to the Town Hall
Avenida Virgen de la Peña
Avenida de Méjico
Plaza de la Paz
Calle Málaga
Plaza de la Libertad
Calle Carril
Calle Coín
Barrio Santana
Calle Coín
Calle Carril
Plaza de la Libertad
Plaza de la Constitución
Avenida del Compás (Arrival) Plaza Virgen de la Peña
P. DE LOS
CONTEST RULES
The categories for the fancy dress competition are: BABY, INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN’S, CHILDREN’S PAIRS, CHILDREN’S GROUPS (minimum members) , INDIVIDUAL ADULT, ADULT PAIRS AND ADULT GROUPS (minimum members)
parties must register one hour before the parade at the designated departure points.There are three categories in the contest:
To take part
in the contest, participants must be registered residents of Mijas, present a valid ID card, and register for the parade
Baby (0 to 6 years old), Children (7 to 15 years old) and Adults (16 years and older). With the exception of the Baby category, there will be individual, couple and group categories. The prizes will range from 60 to 300 euros for the winning group.
PARQUE Mª ZAMBRANO
MIJAS PUEBLO 15/02
Participants must meet the following requirements: Originality and design composition
Present a valid ID
Be registered as a resident of Mijas Register for the parade
14/02
LAS LAGUNAS
Departure 11:00 hours
(Departure) Avenida Miguel Hernández, next to María Zambrano Park
Calle Antonio Machado
Calle Margarita
Avenida de Los Lirios
Calle Geranio (Arrival) Parque Andalucía
Departure 11:00 hours LA CALA 21/02
(Departure) Boulevard Cultural Centre
Calle Torremolinos
Calle Torreón
SILVIA MARÍN Councillor for Festivities and Traditions (PP)
“Three celebrations will be held this year, filled with colour and joy, and all residents are invited to participate. I encourage you to dress up as well”
Craftsmanship and complexity of the costume Performance and charisma maduring the presentation Judging criteria:
Calle Marbella
Calle Cártama
(Arrival) Parque La Butibamba
Quality and visual impact of the materials used
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY
13TH
3rd Malaga Young Entrepreneurs Conference
Manuel España Theatre, 9 h Free admission until full capacity is reached
Book presentation: ‘Poetas en Mijas 2’
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 19 h
Esperanza. Travelling the world. Headquarters of the Mujeres Mijitas association, 17:30 h
Free admission until full capacity is reached
Exhibition ‘Echoes beyond mind’ by Victoria Tsekidou and Shirin Moarefi
La Cala Cultural Centre, 20 h
Until the 23rd of March
SATURDAY
14TH
‘Del Revés’, by Guelmi Manuel España Theatre, 20 h Advance tickets at lacocheraentradas.com, 16 euros at the box office one hour before the show, 18 euros
SUNDAY
15TH
Memory tree and Valentine’s stalls
La Butibamba Park, opens at 11 h, ceremony from 12 h
Free admission. Craft stalls, entertainment and barbecue
‘El gato con botas’ (Jabetín Teatro) Manuel España Theatre, 18 h Advance tickets at lacocheraentradas. com for 9 euros and at the box office one hour before the show for 10 euros
Valentine’s Day lunch
AA.VV. El Juncal, 14 h
TUESDAY 17TH
Reforestation with the UMA. Forests of the future with the WWF Cantera de los Arenales, 08 h Registration at https://gp.uma.es/ smart_campus/peticiones/nueva/ act_ambientales/
WEDNESDAY 18TH
Andalusian breakfast
Socio-Cultural Association
Mujeres Mijitas, 10 h
Performance Coro Puebla Lucia, 11 h
Patio de Ensueño
Hall of the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, 18 h Free admission
Talk ‘La alimentación no empieza en enero’ por Nadia Rojano
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 19 h Free admission until full capacity is reached
CARNIVAL
Las Lagunas. Saturday 14th Departure from Miguel Hernández Avenue at 11 hours
The parade concludes at Andalucía Park, which will host the fancy dress competitions for both children and adults
Mijas Pueblo. Sunday 15th
Departure from the Town Hall, at 11 hours
Arrival at Plaza Virgen de la Peña, which will host the fancy dress contests for children and adults
La Cala. Saturday 21st
Departure from the Boulevard, cultural centre, at 11 hours
Arrival at La Butibamba, Park which will host the fancy dress contests for children and adults
DO NOT MISS
Solidarity tables
La Cala Branch Office Square, 11 a 14 h
Last Wednesday and Saturday of each month until the 30th of May
Photography exhibition by Enrique Moya
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre
Until the 26th of February
Exhibition of impressionist paintings by Julio Moya
El Torreón Restaurant, La Cala, La Cala
Until the 15th of February
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Exhibition: ‘War Generation’
Ukrainian Cultural Centre ‘United Family’, Calle Río Darro, Las Lagunas, premises 20/21
Organised by the ‘Espacio Cultural’ Association and the Ukrainian Cultural Centre ‘United Family’
Until the 8th of March
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa
