Torrevieja North Residents Neighbourhood Crime Watch meeting
AFTER a two year absence due to Covid, Torrevieja North Residents Neighbourhood Crime Watch group, led by chairman Doug Allen, held its first public meeting on Monday, April 25, at the newly refurbished Oasis, San Luis urbanisation, Torrevieja. Doug expressed the group's appreciation to David Longworth and friends who drove a van load of aid to the Ukraine, a hard and tough but worthwhile journey. After reviewing crime reports and security issues advice was provided to the meeting on personal safety and financial protection, especially when using portable card machines, and the prolific use of distraction thefts and hugger muggers.
Councillor for international residents, Gitte Lund Thomsen provided the latest information on the need for residents to keep their municipal registration (padrón) up to date, the benefits of
obtaining a TIE and maintaining residency. The meeting was advised that new courses were being arranged on how to obtain a digital signature, this becoming more important in using council services. Gitte gave further updates on the upcoming improvements to the town’s bus service, new hybrid buses and new bus pass system.
The meeting was informed of the plans for the refurbishment of the port and the new bus station. The meeting was pleased to hear Gitte advising that there was a budget set for La Siesta urbanisation park, but works have been delayed due to Covid. It will be a great relief to the whole area to see that eyesore and valuable asset restored to public use.
Adrian Barbudo was introduced as his company, Revoluz is working with the town hall to reduce CO2 in the municipality. Revoluz will provide individual advice to residents on energy saving and the best prices for energy, as well as advice and guidance on the use of solar panels.
The meeting was advised of planned guests for future meetings, including an open invitation to the mayor and councillors for waste, and parks and gardens. Discussions are in hand for the British Consulate team to come again to talk about driving licences and pensions. It is hoped that the N332 team will be able to return again to update on the new traffic laws, and a representative of the municipal Ecoparque to advise on recycling.
The next meeting will be at the same venue on May 30 at 16.30.