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THE NEW MAYOR OF CASARES TAKES UP HIS POST

Pepe Carrasco was installed as the new mayor for Casares at a special plenary session of local councillors last Saturday. He was supported for the post by the seven Izquierda Unida councillors who were elected following the local elections on May 24th. After he was voted in outgoing mayor Antonia Morera presented him with the mayor’s baton. In his maiden speech Mayor Carrasco thanked the residents for their support and said he would be a mayor for all citizens. He praised his governing team and said they would carry out the electoral programme for the next four years. He also called on the opposition councillors to work with him to help tackle problems such as unemployment

THE GOVERNMENT TEAM IS UNVEILED AFTER THE RECENT ELECTIONS

The new local government team has been unveiled after Mayor Pepe Carrasco allocated positions this week. He will take over tourism, urban planning, health services and institutional relations. Juan Luis Villalon will be the Deputy Mayor with responsibility for Secadero, communications, human resources and security. The delegate for Casares Costa and foreign residents councillor is Katy Ahrends and Antonia Pineda will be second deputy mayor with responsibility for rural development, sports, fiestas and commerce. Rocio Ruiz will take over the areas of youth, welfare, education, culture and citizen participation. Guzman Ahumada will handle local development and employment and housing. Noelia Rodriguez will be responsible for the environment and beaches and will co-ordinate with the deputy mayor’s office in Secadero. 

CASARES IS ORDERED TO STOP ITS BEACH FOR DOGS AT PLAYA DE LA SAL

Casares has been ordered to end its special beach for dogs at Playa de la Sal. The ayuntamiento received an order from the Environment Office of the Junta de Andalusia which said that a special dogs area on the beach was incompatible with hygiene regulations for bathing in the area. The Environment Quality Office told the ayuntamiento that it is impossible to authorise special areas for dogs on the beaches. The ban refers to the summer season and covers the period June 1st to September 30th. It said that general zones for bathers on the beaches are incompatible with dog areas because of hygiene regulations. Casares first introduced its special dog beach in August 2012 at Playa de la Sal and the idea was picked up by other ayuntamientos along the coast.

THE SECOND FILM FESTIVAL WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS.

The second Festival of New Andalusian Cinema was a resounding success. Along with the screenings there was a special screenwriting course which was given by award winning scriptwriter Rafael Cobos. Cassation Gala Victor Jerez won the public award while the jury gave prizes to Raices and Rabbit the mountain. In the corto express contest the winners were 321 days in Michigan and Seis y Medio. Following the ending of this year’s event, work has already begun on preparing for next year’s festival.

Casares is holding a twenty four hours sports even starting today. 

Various sporting events will be held in indoor soccer, seven a side soccer, volleyball and paddle tennis. Teams taking part will come from Casares, Guadiaro, San Roque and Estepona.

International news:

Six young Irish students died and seven were seriously injured when a balcony collapsed during a 21st birthday party at the Californian city of Berkeley on Tuesday. The young people were all on a special student work visa programme. Investigators are probing the possibility that the balcony was structurally defective, Flags were flown at half mast in Ireland as a mark of respect.

In sports news :

The US Open started at Chambers Bay in Washington State yesterday with players complaining about the hard conditions at the man made links course. World Number one Rory Mc Ilory and number two Jordan Spieth are expected to battle for the trophy but former champion Tiger Woods has been making strong preparations for the championship which ends on Sunday.

And the weather for the weekend:

Tomorrow should see plenty of sunshine with temperatures reaching a high of 27 dropping to 19 at night. Sunday should be another beautiful sunny day with a high of 27 and a low of 19.

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