Interior Ministry: Normally the holding of municipal elections

According to the Chairman of the Interior Committee, Eleni Mavrou, the municipal elections will be held normally in December. Convergences of the parties in relation to the necessity of reduction and / or grouping of the Municipalities. Different views on the number and details of the reduction.

The debate in the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs has resumed, on the bill of the Local Government reform. The members of the Committee held a first discussion and exchange of views, in the presence of the Director General and technocrats of the Ministry of Interior.

Ms. Mavrou informed that there is nothing in the bill that will affect the smooth conduct of the December elections, as even if the proposed bill is approved, it will take some time for its implementation.

Convergences of the parties were observed for the necessity of reducing the number of Municipalities, as well as in the assignment of responsibilities to the District Complexes that will be created based on the new legislation. Convergences were also observed in the delegation of responsibilities in relation to Water Supply, Sewerage and solid waste.

There was also a discussion on the consolidation of town planning permits, building permits and final approval, but there is no final agreement, as there are many details that need to be explored.

The next meeting of the Commission will be held on 22 September.

News stream

At 680 euros, the hunger limit for a family of four in the occupied territories

The limit of hunger for a family of four in the occupied territories is from April 30,…

May 8, 2024

Greater interest in apartments compared to houses

Apartments gather more buying interest compared to houses according to the conclusions...

May 8, 2024

Larnaca: In custody three persons who tried to destroy a house with explosives

The District Court of Larnaca today issued a seven-day detention order against three persons aged 32,…

May 8, 2024

They are wanted by the Police for assault and possession of a weapon (PICTURES)

The Police are asking for information to locate TSAMPRATZE GKIORGKI, 18, and NIKOLOZI KOBIAZVILI, 30…

May 8, 2024

Holgin hopes leaders will 'listen to citizens' - Tatar repeats himself

The hope that the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus will be able to "listen to the...

May 8, 2024

SOTIRA: The Children's Club presents the fairy tale "The Matchbox"

This Sunday, May 12, the Children's Reading Club of the Sotiras Municipal Library hosts the...

May 8, 2024