The administration of Granadilla de Abona, formed by the PSOE and PP, unveiled its progress report after completing the first year in office. Mayor Jennifer Miranda, from the socialist party, along with the first deputy mayor and Communication councillor, Óscar Delgado, and the second deputy mayor and Public Services councillor, Marcos Antonio Rodríguez, provided a comprehensive assessment of their team’s performance after marking the completion of the initial 365 days in office. She aspired for the municipality to transform itself into the primary hub of the south region.
The mayor described the administration’s initiatives as “productive” and emphasised that, despite having over 75% of the tenure remaining, “several of the initial objectives” have already been achieved. Rodríguez also expressed his “contentment” with the diligent work carried out. The second deputy mayor highlighted that, even though there is a difference in ideologies between the two parties, the coalition collaborates and executes projects with a shared aim, specifically to position as the leading hub of the south of Tenerife.
Objectives
Miranda highlighted two key areas of focus of their government up to now: public housing and educational infrastructure. “The southern region of Tenerife faces educational facility deficiencies compared to the rest of the Canary Islands,” pointed out the councillor. Among the initiatives in this field, she underscored the 13 million euros investment by the Cabildo of Tenerife in Granadilla de Abona for establishing new educational establishments. This includes the establishment of the municipality’s inaugural vocational training centre. Additionally, updates were provided on the completion of projects at the Los Abrigos school.
Another commitment of the administration to the residents was in the realm of public housing. “After more than ten years of a complete void in housing policies – Miranda emphasised -, we have, within a year, executed numerous plans resulting in close to 350 novel public residences.” Notable among these efforts are the houses at Los Hinojeros. She also highlighted the transfer of 3,000 square metres to the Canary Housing Institute.
Transformations in LA TEJITA
One of the most anticipated developments in the Granada City Council is the project concerning the La Tejita hotel, especially following the discussions held last May between the mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, the president of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, and the president of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, to scrutinise the tourism schemes of Cuna del Alma and La Tejita. Addressing this, the councillor disclosed that a significant agreement was reached with the developer two weeks ago, halting construction in public domain areas, addressing a major environmental concern.
Miranda elaborated on the local government’s inability to bear the expenses of purchasing the land, as “the costs incurred in compensations (exceeding 30 million) would surpass those of the plot’s acquisition itself.”
