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Águilas will raise the council tax by 4 per cent in 2025
This small increase will offset the significant rise in public service outlays in Águilas
In a necessary move to address the rising costs of providing public services, the Town Council of Águilas has announced a proposal to increase the council tax by 4% in 2025.
The proposal, submitted by Councillor for Finance José Manuel Gálvez, aims to offset the significant increases in municipal contracts and human resource costs.
Over the past few years, the Council has made efforts to reduce the tax burden on residents, introducing bonuses on various taxes such as IBI and ICIO.
In relation to the Property Tax, in 2023 and 2022, the Ordinance regulating the tax was modified to introduce bonuses for real estate with solar energy systems and to provide a bonus on the tax rate on rural property for plots with a desalination plant.
And in 2021, the tax rate on urban property was reduced from 0.519% to 0.510%, which meant a reduction in costs of almost 2% from 2022.
However, with the growth of the municipality and the subsequent increase in services and areas of action, the council tax rate has become unsustainable.
The increase in the minimum interprofessional salary and the improvement of collective agreements for workers have also contributed to the rising costs of human resources.
The local government has reiterated its commitment to providing essential public services to its residents, and this increase is necessary to ensure that these services can continue to be delivered.
The proposed 4% increase in council tax will mean a slight rise in the amount that residents pay each year. However, this increase is necessary to maintain the high standard of public services that the Águilas Town Council provides.
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Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
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