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When its first year of validity is fulfilled, the municipal government presents a «very positive» balance of the Political Agreement for Stability and Excellence of Alcobendas between the Popular Party and Future Citizens, highlighting that more than 80% of the commitments made are already underway: 50% executed and 30% in progress.
This agreement has ensured a stable conservative and liberal majority in the city government, which has allowed the timely approval of municipal budgets and public ordinances and the approval of 100% of plenary votes.
The spokesperson for the municipal government, Marta Martín, has highlighted from this first year «the loyalty and good understanding with the plenary partner, former mayor Aitor Retolaza,» and added that «the broad vision and consensus approach is allowing the city to be governed with an absolute majority and agility, prioritizing good economic management, quality of life, and freedom for the residents of Alcobendas.» On the other hand, the spokesperson for Future Citizens, Aitor Retolaza, has emphasized the agreement, «which has a clear objective: to guarantee political stability to promote long-lasting and long-term projects, which are what make a city and respond to the real demands of the residents.»
The ‘Political Agreement for Stability and Excellence of Alcobendas’ focuses on five strategic axes:
-Focus on health
The municipal government has promoted the installation of a new general hospital, which will be built in the Valdelacasa Business Park, and the cardioprotection of the city, with an investment of 66,000 euros to incorporate defibrillators in police and emergency vehicles and public spaces.
The government agreement has strengthened the commitment of our city to the mental health and emotional well-being of its citizens. The City Council and the Community of Madrid are promoting the creation of a new mental health center.
-Record of improvements in mobility and parking
With over 20 million euros in investments, the connection ramp from Arroyo de la Vega to the A-1 highway via Avenida de la Transición Española is now operational, and the largest paving operation in local history has begun, renewing one hundred streets. Additionally, this summer will see the execution of investments planned for years by previous municipal governments in streets like Iris and Hiedra in El Soto de la Moraleja, and Paseo de la Marquesa Viuda de Aldama in La Moraleja.
Furthermore, the modification of the paid parking zone has been approved and implemented, and the construction of a new parking lot in Bulevar Salvador Allende is underway. The project to modernize the industrial estate and adjacent business areas through the creation of Bulevar Nuevo Norte on M-603 has been finalized, with construction set to begin in 2026.
-Economic leadership
Alcobendas is positioned as the second city in Spain in terms of multinational turnover, maintaining an unemployment rate below 6% and record numbers of Social Security affiliates.
The municipal government maintains and fulfills commitments that ensure low tax pressure and attract investments.
-Commitment to transparency
As a sign of transparency resulting from the political agreement, the municipal government handed over the presidency of the Special Contract Monitoring Committee to the Future Citizens spokesperson for Alcobendas, Aitor Retolaza, who is not part of the government. Additionally, the Organic Regulation of the Plenary has been reformed to strengthen the autonomy of groups with representation in the City Council.
-‘European City of Sport’
The City Council has promoted initiatives such as scholarships for elite athletes, the School Olympics, Special Olympics for people with disabilities, and a social program to ensure that no young person in Alcobendas is unable to participate in sports due to economic reasons. Investments to improve security and protection in sports facilities have also been made.
