The Alcobendas Plenary has given the green light to 15 new tax cuts in the Ordinances for next year, which will result in a saving of €5.5 million for residents. The Councillor for Economy, Marta Martín, described it as "the most ambitious tax cut in the history of Alcobendas."
The Alcobendas City Council approved on Thursday in Plenary a package of 15 new tax cuts that will come into effect next year. According to municipal calculations, these measures will result in a total saving of €5.5 million for residents' pockets. The Councillor for Economy and spokesperson for the PP, Marta Martín, defended the initiative as "the most ambitious tax cut in the history of Alcobendas," which will accumulate a saving of €34 million over the course of the legislature.
Four blocks of cuts for all profiles
The new tax ordinances are structured into four blocks that benefit both individuals and businesses. The first includes general cuts for all residents: the discount for direct debit of bills is increased to 5% and a 3% discount on local taxes is established for those who join the Aplaza 6 programme, which allows for payment instalments.
The second block is aimed at families: large families who practice composting can receive a discount of up to 15%, while vulnerable individuals and those at risk of social exclusion can receive a discount of up to 90%. A measure that, according to municipal sources, aims to "protect those who need it most."
The third section focuses on the local business fabric. Small shops, SMEs, and self-employed individuals with premises of less than 70 square metres will benefit from specific discounts. Additionally, establishments that collect cardboard door to door will receive discounts on the waste tax, an initiative that promotes sustainability.
The fourth block affects the vehicle tax: historic vehicles are exempt from tax at 100%, and those over 25 years old will receive a 25% discount. A measure that, according to the City Council, "recognises the heritage value of these cars and helps keep them in circulation."
Acoustic screens and support for Venezuela
The Plenary also addressed other significant issues. Two motions were approved, one from the PP and another from Vox, regarding the acoustic screens installed by the central Government on the A-1. Both texts, supported by Futuro Alcobendas, call for actions against graffiti and a review of the landscape integration of these infrastructures. The PP requests an immediate cleaning and anti-graffiti treatments, while Vox requests a technical report to evaluate alternatives.
Unanimously, the Corporation approved an institutional declaration of support for the Venezuelan people following the double earthquake suffered in the country. The City Council expressed its "deep sorrow" for the victims and announced a humanitarian aid package of €45,000, in addition to thanking the work of the Venezuelan Association of Alcobendas in the solidarity collection.
More measures: streets, green areas, and electronic file
The Plenary also gave the green light to other initiatives. Futuro Alcobendas proposed that Vereda Corta street be renamed Arsenio Inclán, founder of the European Lyceum, in recognition of his educational legacy. For its part, Más Madrid urged the ecological reconversion of public spaces and playgrounds to adapt them to increasingly frequent heatwaves, a demand that is gaining strength in the context of climate change.
Additionally, the Organic Regulation of the Plenary was modified to adapt it to the new Electronic File, a measure that, according to the City Council, "improves transparency and administrative efficiency." Residents of Alcobendas will be able to consult the new ordinances on the municipal website following their official publication, expected in the coming weeks.
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