Unicaja to pay for work to 16th century convent

Unicaja bank has said that it will pay for work needed to be done to the Nuestra Señora de Gracia convent in Vélez-Málaga, which is commonly known as Las Claras.

The bank, which currently holds the deeds to the building, has applied to the town hall for a licence requesting permission to modernise the 16th century convent so that it complies with health and safety laws to open it to the public. The move comes after campaigning by a citizens' group which is concerned about the future of the convent.