PROPERTY SALES TO FOREIGNERS IN MALAGA PROVINCE HAVE REACHED PRE CRISIS LEVELS

Property sales to foreigners in Malaga province  have reached pre crisis levels with a 30 per cent increase recorded for the second quarter. There were two and a half thousand property transactions by foreigners, almost 40 per cent of the total number.

NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE OVER 30'S IS OPENED

A new programme aimed at providing employment for the over 30's has been unveiled. The six month programme will give full time employment for three months to eleven people. Those eligible must be aged over 30 and registered as jobseekers. Over 42,000 Euro has been allocated to  Casares for improvement works, including the cleaning and restoration of various areas and work at the public cemetery. The successful applicants will be offered full time employment for three months with a maximum salary of 1,300 Euro. The first phase of the new employment programme will commence in mid November.

MAYOR ANTONIA MORERA INSPECTS WORK BEING CARRIED OUT AT CASARES COSTA

Mayor Antonia Morera has been visiting areas on Casares Costa where work is being carried out by the Ayuntamiento. These include improvement work on the pavement to the north of Marina de Casares which has a budget of more than 68,000 Euro.  The three month project involves a stonemason and 34 labouring contracts of 15 days duration each. Another project involves the expansion of the Jardines del Rosario. This work has a budget of almost 23,000 Euro  and a bricklayer and labourer have been hired by the Ayuntamiento for the job. The project will see the construction of a sports area with minigolf, tennis and a dog park. Mayor Antonia Morera said that work is also underway on the construction of the pedestrian bridge over the Manilva river. 

MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FAMILIES IN CASARES BENEFIT FROM THE IBI SUBSIDY

More than 1,000 families in Casares have benefited from the reduction in IBI brought in by the Ayuntamiento. There are ten days left for families to apply for the IBI reduction. 1,140 families successfully applied for the reduced IBI which Casares has subsidised to the tune of 115,00 Euro. Councillor Juan Jesus Rodriguez said that there is still time for homeowners to apply for the reduced rate. The measure was brought in to help poorer families and small and medium businesses. Councillor Rodriguez has pointed out that the government team was able to reduce the IBI bill for many people without any loss of services provided by the Town Hall. The IBI subsidy coincides with a 15 per cent drop in the assessed value of property in the Casares area.

MALAGA RECORDS THE BEST AUGUST FOR TOURISM IN OVER A DECADE

Malaga province has recorded the best August for tourism in over a decade. The tourist levels were at a pre crisis peak and show that the tourist sector is driving the economic recovery in the province. The figures show that while August was a record month for visitors , the trend reflects the growth in tourism for the whole year. Recently released figures show that the number of people staying in hotels increased by 2.2 per cent on August last year, while overnight stays increased by 2.4 per cent. The number of foreign visitors also increased by 4 per cent in August, with a corresponding increase in overnight stays by foreign tourists of 5.4 per cent. The Costa del Sol recorded a fourteen point lead in tourists above the average in the rest of Andalucia.

A NEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE OPENS IN CASARES

The Department of Education has signed an agreement with GetBrit, an English language specialist group, to provide English classes in Casares. The course will prepare students for the Trinity College exams at the level of B1, B2 and C1. These qualifications are necessary for many jobs and university places. The classes are open to students over 12 and will be available during the next academic year for 25 Euro a month for two hours a week. Tests will be held to assess the existing levels of language skills before the classes are organised into groups.

CASARES DANCE SCHOOL TO OPEN FLAMENCO COURSES ON CASARES COSTA

The Casares Dance School is to offer a  new flamenco dance course at Casares Costa this year following many expressions of interest from local residents. Casares Costa councillor Antonia Pineda said there has been a demand from residents in the area for the course which has been fuelled by the increase in population at Casares Costa. The classes will be held every Tuesday afternoon for children aged between 4 and 12 and in the evening for adults. The course will cost 6 Euro an hour and will begin on October 1st.