Naughty councils

UP to 85 per cent of local councils in the Balearic Islands have broken the national Transparency Law this year.

The Transparency Law was passed in 2015 and obliges all central, regional and local administrations to post ‘regular and updated publications of relevant information related to the functioning and control of public action’ on their institutional websites.

Eight years later, the level of compliance in the Balearics is said to be ‘very low’, according to a study by Barcelona Autonomous University (UAB).

scooter ­ and the minimum age to use them is 15 years old.

Users must not wear headphones or use mobile phones while using a VMP and circulating while under the effects of alcohol and/or drugs is punishable by law.

On previous occasions, such a concentration of young people has caused problems including vandalism, mass street drinking parties ­ known as botellones ­ noise and rubbish that have sparked complaints from residents.

As a result, the town hall

Research by the UAB has revealed that only 10 town halls out of a total of 67 have abided by the rules, among them Calvia and Inca, which were two of three to achieve the highest possible score. Also on the list but slightly lower are Marratxi, Felanitx and Palma.

For the first time this year the analysis assessed the various Island Councils, all of which passed except Formentera.

The UAB will carry out the next evaluation next year and reminds the authorities that those that fail to uphold the law can face fines or suspension from public office.