Articles from 2019 and 2020

In Catalonia, the number of illegal housing occupations continues to grow. The region is, to date, the Spanish area most affected by this phenomenon. Sad record for the Catalan region. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the autonomous community has the highest...

Dear members and supporters, La Tribune de Planas is your go-to site for all questions concerning Planas and our association, the "Asociación de Vecinos de Planes del Rei" (SOS Planas). Where do we stand with our legal action? You may already know: in February 2018,...

On January 30, 2020, the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) issued a final ruling in favor of the Asociación de Vecinos “Les Planes del Rei”. The Pratdip Town Hall had once again tried to exclude the association from the enforcement process of the EUCC...

The residents of Planes del Rei denounce total neglect by the Pratdip town hall The urbanisation of Planes del Rei, located in the municipality of Pratdip (Baix Camp region, province of Tarragona), has been without street lighting for over two years, suffers from...

A municipal scandal is threatening the environment and public health in the town of Pratdip, Catalonia. At the heart of the issue: the town council’s decision not to take responsibility for managing the only wastewater treatment plant on its territory—located in...

Request for transparency denied Before the session began, Óscar Serrano (AvP) requested permission to record the proceedings, noting that previous minutes often contained errors that were unfavorable to the two AvP councillors. Categorical refusal from the mayor and...

Wastewater directly into rivers Have you ever wondered what happens to wastewater in municipalities without a treatment plant? “Nothing is done. Everything goes straight into the river”, laments Judit Giró, mayor of Capafonts since last May. This village, located in...

1. Water supply The Pratdip Town Council has sent out the new water bills to residents. For now, no increase has been observed, despite the new agreement signed with the company Comaigua. Óscar Serrano nevertheless emphasizes that we must remain vigilant when...

In 1987, the Pratdip Municipal Council decided to create the EUCC of Planes del Rei. However, according to the decree-law of July 1990, this conservation entity could only last for five years. In July 2016, the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC), relying on...

Thank you all for your commitment Dear neighbors of the municipality of Pratdip, First of all, I sincerely want to thank everyone who took part in the campaign effort over the past few months. I also want to express my gratitude to all those who made the choice to...

Parties Votes % Advisors JxCat-Junts 316 65,70% 5 AvP 148 30,77 2 Total census: 572 Votes counted: 487 85,14% Abstentions: 85 14,86% Invalid votes: 6 1,23% White votes: 17 3,53% JxCat-Junts 1. Joan Maria Rovira Vernet 2. Josep Maria Rovira Casado 3. Josep Antoni...

Dear Members, dear Supporters, dear Residents of Planas del Rey, Our association, active since 2009 in improving the situation in Planas, is an apolitical association. This is clearly stated in its bylaws. But this time, we must step out of this reserve. Because what...

Avança Pratdip (AVP) is a municipal party founded in 2019. It is running in the local elections on 26 May 2019 in the municipality of Pratdip. The party promotes a fair, united and democratic local administration. Its action is guided by transparency, integrity,...

In one month, municipal elections will be held in Pratdip and across Spain. This year, two very different visions for the future of our municipality are in conflict. A Conservative Alliance: «Junts per Catalunya» The PDCAT of outgoing mayor Joan Maria Rovira Vernet...

Voters residing in Spain who will be temporarily abroad at the time of the call and absent until May 26, 2019, the day of the election, can vote from abroad provided they follow a specific procedure. Registration with the Consular Register They must: Be registered as...

What is the IRNR in Spain? All non-resident foreigners in Spain are required to declare to the tax authority (Hacienda) the income (financial, professional, salaries, pensions) they have earned in Spain during the year and/or any property they have purchased. As a...

Dear owners, The Rector's Council of liquidation informs you that the Court of Reus rendered judgment in the case brought by our Employees concerning their severance pay. These benefits will be paid to them via FOGASA, as we told you during the informative GA in 2018....

We inform you that the Association United by Planas has been officially dissolved by the Legal Service of the Generalitat de Catalunya. In fact, this Association created in 2013 had no more reason to exist. During the last municipal elections, we obtained enough votes...

What is the "IBI" Property Tax in Spain? If you own a house, building, or apartment in Spain—whether you are a resident or a non-resident—you must pay a property tax in Spain. This is a local tax levied by the municipality. How is the property tax calculated? All...

Dear property owners, On 29 March 2012, the Town Hall sent you a proposed economic reparcelling plan amounting to over €9,000,000. This document included: The characteristics of your plot The participation coefficient assigned to your property The amount of urban...

1. A Worrying Situation Regarding Household Waste The company Secomsa, responsible for waste management, recently assessed the sorting habits and behavior of the residents of Planas del Rey. The verdict is clear: incivility prevails. Much improvement is needed in...