Infrastructure
'Understanding' called for as major sewer network upgrade gets under way in Marbella
The work, budgeted at one million euros, will take around three months and will force the closure of an area of Las Cañas beach
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Animal welfare
Marbella investigates alleged mistreatment of horse in tourist video that has gone viral
Council spokesperson Félix Romero said that the case will have "consequences" and encouraged members of the public to report any horse-drawn carriage welfare concerns to the town hall directly
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Parking
Marbella renews Telpark agreement to offer 12 hours of parking from just 1.99 euros
The initiative, which aims to boost business and support local shops and restaurants, also comes with a 30 per cent discount on electric vehicle charging this year
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Transport
San Pedro Alcántara bus station project reactivated and these are the outline plans
The regional government in Andalucía has put a contract for the draft project of the infrastructure out to tender, which should be ready at the beginning of 2026
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Education
Marbella to invest 4.3 million euros in school improvements
The town hall is strengthening its maintenance plan for its educational centres, which will be spread over three years
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Property
Branded residences, the booming multi-billion euro property phenomenon that's taking off on the Costa del Sol
Designer names such as Dolce & Gabbana and Karl Lagerfeld are redefining luxury living along the coastline of Malaga, the Spanish province with the most such residences completed, in development and planned until 2029
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Environment
Marbella makes another move towards the implementation of low emission zone in town
These zones banning the most polluting vehicles must be implemented in all towns and cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, according to the Spanish law on climate change and energy transition
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Traffic
Marbella's new 'blue zone' system will offer real-time availability information to motorists
A mobile application will update drivers live on how the busy the restricted parking areas are
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Health
Official opening of new Ricardo Soriano health centre is still delayed
The Marbella Oeste health centre remains unopened despite construction being completed months ago
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Infrastructure
Town hall building in Marbella's Old Town to expand
The council has put a plan to renovate the building on Plaza de los Naranjos out to tender, which includes the "annexation" of a municipally owned property located on nearby Calle Caballeros
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Infrastructure
Marbella to invest 3.8 million euros to improve water supply in Nueva Andalucía
The plan, which includes the construction of a 2,700 cubic metre reservoir, will make it possible to unblock the licences for more than 200 new dwellings
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Parking
Red and orange restricted parking zones to be introduced in Marbella
The town hall has announced a "change of philosophy" to encourage vehicle rotation, attract visitors to the town centre and make parking easier for local residents
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Community spirit
International couturier to host charity fashion show lunch in aid of Age Concern Marbella
The fundraising event will be held at La Sala Banús and will offer the opportunity to win an exclusive tailored garment created by designer Brian Piccolo
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Missing person
Police investigate whether mother of three-year-old boy who disappeared in Marbella has taken him to Russia
The youngster has been missing since 4 July, after which the father reported the alleged abduction
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Missing person
Police search for missing three-year-old boy last seen on Costa del Sol in July
Spain's national missing person's agency is asking for the public's help to locate little Oliver
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