[New] TORREVIEJA’S DANGEROUS FOOTPATHS

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A deluge of criticism has been made towards Torrevieja city Council as the subject of dangerous footpaths raises its head once again.

The complaints are of pavements in Torrevieja,with footpaths and walkways, raised tiles and manhole covers,as well as broken and missing tiles and paving slabs.

Criticism has been pointed towards mayor Edward Dolon and the complaints department.? It's all so sad," said Carmen Maria Serrano Muñoz.

Maricarmen Schefle said: "You have to walk on the road,because the pavements are dangerous.If you have little mobility the problems are huge."

M José Coloma points out long term,dangerous footpaths that will cost the city Council financially with compensation.

"It will be more expensive,if a claim is made for a fall,or a sprain,due to the pavement being in poor condition,with the City Council having to compensate you," she said.

When accidents occur members of the public are advised to register the incident with the police,and also get a reference number,especially if the emergency services are involved.

Maite Marco has flagged up potential damage to her property: "On Caballero de Rodas,on the street corner of Virgen de la Paloma there aren't even tiles and a dangerous tree is also nearby my house."

Ana Vazquez Arroyo said: "People should take a video and send it to the town hall.

If you are affected by any safety issues you can also file a neighborhood complaint with the city Council.

However,Pilar Garcia said: "With the voting campaign for municipal elections approaching,year-after-year they promise us the same thing."Then nothing is done.It doesn't matter who you vote for."

Jon Andoni Pipiripipi said: "The state of pavements and roads is pitiful,especially for the elderly and disabled. "They keep spending money on events - and nonsensewhile the town rots!".

Dozens of dangerous pavements and obstructions can be found across the city

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The PSOE hopes to recover control of the Pilar de la Horadada council in the next Municipal Elections with Antonio Escudero unveiled last Sunday as the man who will carry their hopes.

His candidacy was announced at an event that was attended by many political heavyweights including the Minister Josefina Bueno; the provincial secretary of the PSOE, Alejandro Soler, and his counterpart in Vega Baja, Joaquín Hernández. There were also several mayors and many other party officials at the ceremony.