Fecha Publicación:
23 Junio 2011
Crisis Talks are to be held in a bid to find a solution to tables and chairs being outlawed along the sea wall of a picturesque Marina Alta port. Round Town News | Noticia Madrid ordered the Avenida Marina Espanola to be cleared of illegal occupation by restaurants and bars under the Law of the Coasts, and Javea Town Hall is responsible for the enforcement of the law and protection of the coastline. However, many residents and visitors enjoy the al fresco experience and between 200 and 800 people took part in the peaceful protest last weekend to call for the tables, chairs and umbrellas to be immediately returned. Their stance is not universally supported. Many residents also enjoy the new ‘status quo’ and believe the law has been “continually flouted” by private enterprise over many years through “expansion and encroachment” onto the public space. Mayor Jose Chulvi will listen to all sides on Monday morning at the Town Hall and will hear from residents, the Port business association, restaurant and business owners directly affected. It is hoped a legal compromise can be found that is seen to be within the public interest after the outside furniture was removed in April.
PETITION
Mayor Chulvi acknowledged protesters were trying to help the town’s fortunes and hoped Monday’s meeting would be productive and find a legal solution. The town hall also said: “We must remember that although there is a group of people who are in favour of the occupation of public spaces, there is another large group of citizens who are totally against this and have asked for the strict application of the law.”
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