Alcoy’s mayor, Toni Frances, spoke about a clear improvement in the funding available for municipal buildings, a change aimed at delivering more and better services to residents. During his address at the Municipal Forum organized by INFORMACIÓN, he outlined the city’s ongoing projects with a focus on sustainability, housing, construction, and innovation. The mayor underscored how enhanced financing would enable public structures to operate more efficiently and serve as hubs for the community’s growth and resilience.
The spokesperson for the PSPV in the Alicante Provincial Assembly echoed the need for decentralization, arguing that local governments must be empowered to respond directly to citizens’ needs. The message highlighted that municipalities should be able to provide a higher standard of services when entrusted with greater fiscal autonomy. It was noted that while resources have been allocated and responsibilities exercised to align with what residents require, the existing financing remains a significant constraint on progress.
There was a measured critique of those who praised the speech while failing to push for the necessary financial reforms that would sustain municipal operations. The argument centered on the importance of securing stable funding for cooperatives and joint initiatives that strengthen local governance and municipal cooperation funds, ensuring long-term fiscal stability for communities worthy of reliable public service delivery.
Regarding Alcoy’s agenda, the city plans to advance sustainable mobility and reduce emissions as a core objective. Investments are earmarked for public housing construction to meet housing needs and promote social equity. The forum also highlighted the creation of a museum dedicated to the iconic artist Camilo Sesto, along with initiatives to interpret the local industrial heritage. A science park is envisioned under the auspices of the Universitat Politècnica de València and linked to regional tech ecosystems, complemented by the development of a technology park in the Rodes area to attract research and innovation activity.