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Municipalities in the Central region are calling for the extension of financial support measures.
The government has pledged to provide financial or logistical support to local municipalities within the current or following week, following the impact of storm Kristin.
Among the changes the group is set to analyse are debt limits and the use of borrowing capacity by local authorities, as well as the sharing and integration of services between municipalities.
Fernando Alexandre states that a review of the amount will be carried out so that they “receive according to their needs.”
The National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) recalls that municipalities were on the front line of supporting the population.
The contracts won by the company suspected in Operation Lúmen — Castros Iluminações Festivas — over the last four years with municipalities, municipal companies, and the Regional Government of Madeira for Christmas and New Year lighting exceed five million euros. The Judiciary Police investigation is looking into suspicions of 'crimes of...'
The mayor of Pombal also pointed out that municipalities currently have an additional workload and naturally there is a process of adaptation.
Pedro Pimpão, President of the National Association of Municipalities, says that Castro Almeida wanted to appeal for the process to be expedited. He notes, however, that the municipalities have always been on the side of the solution.
More important than creating a new intermediate level of power, Portugal needs something simpler and more effective: true decentralisation of powers to the municipalities. Opinion by Manuel Cordeiro
The Portuguese Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental) allocated a total of 137 million euros to emergency support measures, including 35 million euros specifically designated for municipalities. This funding aims to address urgent environmental and societal needs across Portugal, reflecting the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and local community support. The article highlights ongoing initiatives and regional efforts to manage emergencies effectively, emphasizing the importance of targeted financial aid in strengthening Portugal’s resilience.
The decision stems from a decree by the Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs, Cláudia Reis Duarte, dated 7 February, published this week on the Tax Authority Portal.
Municipalities warn that the deadlines proposed by the Government for urban licensing decisions are 'unrealistic' and alert to the excessive 'lightening' of the currently applicable rules.
The leadership formally presented to the Government the main resolutions that municipal leaders approved at a congress.
Municipalities have argued for the need for “a new municipal funding model for housing,” with a stable and predictable budget that allows local authorities to address the already identified housing needs, in a report on “Sustainability and Cohesion” presented today.
Mayors are calling for financial resources to be allocated to local councils and parishes in the state budget.
