The PSOE of A Estrada yesterday carried out a “preliminary assessment” in relation to the new call for European funds and considered that those called Integrated Territorial Strategies (ETI) have an “inalienable” character, advocating that the Estrada municipality champion a proposal ” “ambitious”, with a project that is close to the 15 million euros that are established as a maximum. After noting that he sees “dozens of undone projects,” he publicly opted for the recovery of the old health center on Avenida de Santiago.
In this sense, the socialist spokesperson, Luis López Bueno, asked Louzao to “initiate once and for all” the necessary procedure to obtain the indefinite transfer or assignment of the building to the Concello de A Estrada. The socialist councilor considers that this would allow “it to be available even before the call for funds is resolved.” He also considered that these funds are “the ideal tool to carry out the reforms” and, with this, have “new facilities for Social Services.” He understands that this would be key to expanding “programs, schedules and places”, in addition to freeing up spaces for other municipal services or entities.
López Bueno regretted that the mayor of Estrada had not offered “barely any information about the plans he has for these funds,” since he urged Gonzalo Louzao to bring together the different collegiate bodies of the Council as soon as possible “to get to work on the issue.” . In fact, he announced that the PSOE is outlining its bets for these funds, estimating that in rural areas it must be the protagonist. Along these lines, he pointed out the importance of “improving rural connectivity by extending the fiber optic network that operators deny to neighbors.” “It is an opportunity that should not be missed,” he said.
The leader of the local PSOE also considers that attention must be paid to the fact that “in A Estrada we have almost 4,000 completely empty homes”, considering that this is an “opportunity to acquire a municipal housing stock that would be impossible to acquire in any other way.” .
Luis López Bueno warned the local government not to “make the mistake of financing the subsidy with its own resources again,” advising it to request a loan “exclusively to execute these investments.” “And not leave the Council’s suppliers unpaid again,” he added.
Interviewer: Enrique, how do you envision the role of housing in addressing the needs of A Estrada’s growing population?
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Here’s an interview with two guests, Enrique Hernandez (the mayor of A Estrada) and Luis López Bueno (the socialist spokesperson), discussing the new European funds and their potential uses in the municipality:
Thematic Section 1: The Importance of Integrated Territorial Strategies (ETI)
Interviewer: Good morning, Enrique. How important do you think the new European funds will be for the development of A Estrada?
Enrique Hernandez: Luis, thank you for having me. I believe the new European funds are extremely important for the development of A Estrada and all other Spanish municipalities. They will provide us with the necessary resources to strengthen our infrastructure, improve our social services, and create job opportunities. The Integrated Territorial Strategies (ETI) have a unique character that we must embrace.
Luis López Bueno: Absolutely, Enrique. The ETI funds have an inalienable character, and it’s essential that we champion an ambitious proposal that could potentially bring us close to the maximum available amount of 15 million euros. However, I must say that I’m disappointed with the lack of transparency from the mayor’s office regarding their plans for these funds. It would be crucial to involve all the collegiate bodies in the Council to ensure proper allocation and utilization of these resources.
Interviewer: Luis, do you think that the old health center on Avenida de Santiago could be a good project to start with?
Luis López Bueno: Yes, I do. I believe the old health center is a prime location for such a project, as it’s centrally located and has great potential. However, I’m concerned about the slow pace at which the municipality has been addressing this issue. The indefinite transfer or assignment of the building should be initiated immediately to ensure its availability even before the call for funds is resolved. This could help us expand our Social Services programs and improve the quality of life for our citizens.
Thematic Section 2: Rural Connectivity and Housing Stock
Interviewer: Luis, what are your thoughts on improving rural connectivity in A Estrada?
Luis López Bueno: It’
