During the recent full session in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the focus was on the businesses situated along La Rosa street, which have been impacted by the renovation works taking place in the area. A motion was put forward by the socialist Matilde Zambudio, bringing attention to the one-year delay in completing these refurbishment works and demanding that the government provide financial support to compensate the affected merchants. “Stand by your promise to provide subsidies of 600 euros per month to the owners of these premises,” reproached Councilor for Public Services, Carlos Tarife.
The CEO of the Development Society, Carmen Pérez, has confirmed the approval of a package of aids to assist the merchants on La Rosa Street. These aids will start to take effect from May after being contingent upon the final approval of the municipal budgets for 2024, a process in which PSOE voted against. Pérez detailed that “specific consumer vouchers will be introduced, with a budget of 100,000 euros allocated. These vouchers will have a maximum cash value of up to 6,000 euros per establishment, surpassing the 4,000 euros designated for other businesses in the municipality and even the 5,000 euros provided by the Government of the Canary Islands.”
A total of 5,332 vouchers will be distributed to the establishments along this bustling street, facilitated through a subsidy to Fauca. The municipal contribution will be 40%, with 75% dedicated to the affected businesses. Pérez emphasized, “This initiative is unprecedented in the Canary Islands and marks the first time it has been endorsed for a street under construction, a circumstance that is unparalleled.” The motion was opposed by CC, PP, and Vox. The Vox spokesperson, Alejandro Gómez, expressed support for consumer vouchers instead of merely giving out 600 euros to each business, as it would necessitate contributions from all the street shops currently under construction.
Furthermore, the municipal plenary session also greenlit a cooperation agreement with the Island Council to uphold the operation of the digital skills center in the 7 Islas square, located in El Sobradillo. This move aims to grant the public access to services such as electronic administration, healthcare, transportation, and information technology.
