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Other non-compliances, which are of no less importance include: the repair of the cliffs and the coastal walkway between Cabo Roig and Cala Capitan; The outstanding repairs and asphalting of many local roads and streets despite "repeated announcements of funding by the mayor and the coordinator of the coast"; The provision and repair of refuse containers in many areas, "promised by the Department of Road Cleaning, as well as the cleaning of containers in all areas, which is rarely carried out"; The designation of the beach of La Caleta (Cabo Roig) as a winter beach, "it is completely abandoned during the off-season months"; Improvements to the frequency and quality of urban cleaning and sanitation, "both of which remain inadequate due to a lack of staff and equipment, and which, during the last summer, resulted in a serious lack of hygiene never before seen on the coast." The FAOC say that they find it difficult "to accept the current shortage of municipal budgetary resources for investments in the coast, particularly in view of the regular statements emanating from Orihuela relating to the receipt of subsidies from other organisations, like the Generalitat or the Delegation of Alicante".
They also state that the IBI (Property tax), "is another disturbing issue for coastal residents, especially in view of the 20% increase that had to pay in 2016, especially following a period which have seen inflation and wage increases far below that figure.” The FAOC statement also referred to, "the concern of many residents with regard to the high urban growth that is occurring on the Orihuela Costa, which will undoubtedly lead to an increase in demands and far more pressure being put on the infrastructure and services that are already struggling to cope. This problem is likely to become even more serious with the recent announcement of the construction of 1,500 homes in Cala Mosca, thus denying residents and visitors alike one of the few remaining and most beautiful natural landscapes on the Spanish Levante. The constant unimportance attached to the area by the mayor and his councillors is now beginning to realise an increase in "social alarm" felt by the residents of the coast " the result of which is a steady increase in the number of complaints being directed toward the FAOC, most of which question the ability of the current government to address and to solve the current problems ". However a spokesman for the group said that following the severe damage caused recently to the beaches and some internal areas, as a result of the December rains,
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The lack of a footpath on the road between La Regia and Lomas de Cabo Roig is an accident waiting to happen
Tourists are greeted by an abundance of rubbish along one of the most popular walks on the coast "the Oriolano executive has an excellent opportunity to restore some of the confidence of their coastal supporters by act-
ing quickly with many of the outstanding and necessary repairs to their beaches and infrastructure.”
Film plan from ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ written by Los Montesinos author A film on ukulele legend George Formby and his fiancée Pat Howson is planned to be made with the storyline taken from the
book ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ written by Los Montesinos author Andrew Atkinson. “Preston Movie Makers are very
interested in making a film from the book 'Formby's Lost Love', published 2015, that tells the tearful and sad story of George Formby's fiancee Pat Howson,” said Andrew. Religious education teacher Pat Howson was engaged to Formby on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1961, but the Wigan born film, comedy and singing star died on March 6, 1961, following a heart attack, aged 56. Pat Howson, who purchased an engagement ring - only days before Formby passed away died, aged 46, of ovarian cancer, on November 22, 1971: “I am looking at film scene locations. Thereafter the script and the shooting of locations are to be finalised,” said Andrew.
The planned film comes after 'Formby's Lost Love' was acknowledged by The Queen in 2016, who is a big fan of Formby, whose hits include When I'm Cleaning Windows; My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock and Leaning On A Lamppost.
Formby became a friend of the Howson family through Pat's father Fred Howson, the general manager of Loxhams, Preston, where he purchased Rolls Royce and Bentley cars during his heyday, during the 1930s-40s. Independent company Preston Movie Makers have produced movies on a limited budget. Andrew said: “The budget will depend on interested businesses who want to get involved. “Once the cast, script and location details are finalised actors will begin shooting scenes for the film.” Businesses in Spain and the UK that are interested in being involved with the film ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ can get further details by contacting Andrew Atkinson on 07702340744 or email: lancashiremedia@gmail.com