Carolina Gracia, the current mayor of Orihuela and a candidate seeking re-election with the PSOE, spoke during a visit to the San Bartolomé district on Tuesday. She emphasized the need to plan and approve an increase of 3 million euros in the first budget to address district demands.
For the Socialist candidate, the city has worked hard to keep counties in good condition and to expand services, and while progress has been made this year, more improvements are necessary. She argues that a precise, needs-based plan is essential to outline the work required in each district according to priorities, and to secure a higher budget allocation from Orihuela’s overall budget for district projects.
Additionally, with funds wisely held by the council, a rapid action plan targeting high-priority areas at the town, district, and beach levels was proposed by Luis Quesada during a meeting with supporters and representatives of the socialist candidacy for the upcoming municipal elections. Participants included Isidro Grao and Borja Sarmiento, who backed efforts to direct resources where they are most needed.
home legalization
Orihuela PSOE, which centers its attention on the challenges affecting residents and families in the neighborhoods, convened in La Lonja from 19:00 for an information session. The event explored opportunities opened at the regional level to legalize homes on rustic plots through the Plan to Minimize the Impact of Homes on Undeveloped Lands. The discussion highlighted how these measures could improve legality, safety, and living conditions for many households.
Orihuela processes 20 files to legalize illegal housing in counties
Led by Mila Lacárcel, number 4 on the Oriolans jurist and municipal socialists list, the workshop covered funding for the plan, the steps involved, and the benefits that legalization can deliver. The session showcased the technical resources available from the City Council under PSOE leadership and the commitment to broaden the reach of legalization so that more homes and families can access secure, legal housing options.
Participants heard about the practical procedures, the timelines, and the potential improvements in neighborhood planning and community wellbeing that come with formalized housing. The discussion underscored that consistent support from the council can help accelerate processing, while ensuring compliance and transparency throughout the legalization process. The event reinforced the administration’s intention to translate policy into tangible results for residents across the county and coastal areas.
As the conversation moved forward, attendees considered how the plan could align with broader regional strategies for housing, land management, and sustainable development. The emphasis remained on protecting residents’ rights, reducing legal uncertainty, and enabling families to invest with greater confidence in their homes. Attendees left with a clearer understanding of the eligibility criteria, required documentation, and the sequence of steps to complete the legalization process, as well as the potential financial and social benefits that would follow for communities throughout Orihuela.