The City Council of Ciudad Real has approved a budget modification during its regular session in October, amounting to €6,126,485. This modification is financed through the liquid treasury surplus.
Among the allocations, the Education sector receives €2,036,994, primarily for the climate control works in public schools, with €1,868,002 dedicated to this purpose, as well as for project management and health and safety coordination. Additionally, €50,000 has been allocated for free education for children aged 0 to 3 at the Municipal Nursery School, and €30,000 for a second round of scholarships for nursery schools.
In the Sports sector, €506,000 is earmarked, of which €396,000 is for the expansion of the budget for the construction of a teaching pool at Puerta de Santa María, and €110,000 for expenses related to Ciudad Real's bid to become the European City of Sport in 2028.
The Mobility and Municipal Services area has a budget of €1,809,622, which includes €649,622 for settling the subsidy for urban public transport for 2025, €1 million for price adjustments in the VEOLIA contract, and €160,000 for the extension of the contract for the maintenance of parks and gardens.
Furthermore, allocations related to Personnel and municipal organisation total €895,000, aimed at professional development, the creation of a new Job Position Relationship (RPT), and expenses linked to selection processes. In terms of employment and economic promotion, €593,668 is allocated, with €533,668 for the municipal contribution to IMPEFE for a local employment plan and €60,000 for the Talent Tour by the Princess of Girona Foundation.
The budget modification also includes €105,200 for legal expenses related to late interest from the Corresponsables Plan for 2022 and 2023, and €30,000 for a technical study on the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Pío XII neighbourhood.
This budget modification was approved with the support of the municipal groups PP, VOX, Ciudadanos, and an independent councillor, while the Socialist Municipal Group abstained.
During the same plenary session, the unanimous approval of Ciudad Real's candidacy for the recognition as the European City of Sport 2028, awarded by ACES Europe, was also achieved. The proposal highlights the municipality's sporting activities, which include over 60 clubs, 3,200 federated athletes, nearly 5,000 participants in municipal sports schools, and more than 182 events planned for 2026. The candidacy aims to showcase the municipality's efforts in sports, including facilities, municipal services, support for grassroots sports, backing for clubs and sports entities, and the organisation of competitions and events.
The plenary also unanimously approved a proposal from the Popular Municipal Group to support families benefiting from the CUME (Care for Minors Affected by Cancer or Other Serious Illness). This initiative aims to support these families and their representative associations, urging the Spanish Government to ensure effective and uniform application of improvements to this benefit, expedite processing, and eliminate administrative obstacles.
Additionally, a motion presented by the VOX Municipal Group to reject attempts to manipulate the electoral roll was approved, receiving support from VOX, PP, and the independent councillor, while Ciudadanos abstained and the Socialist Municipal Group voted against it. The Socialist Group also withdrew its proposal for the creation of a Municipal Ordinance for Civic Coexistence and the fight against prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation in Ciudad Real.
At the beginning of the plenary session, two institutional declarations were approved. The first defends the educational nature of the 0-3 years cycle, public management of the municipal nursery school, and the improvement of its resources and professional conditions. The second, titled “Institutional Declaration Stop Pedestrian Deaths 2030,” commits to reducing fatalities and serious injuries from pedestrian accidents by 50% in cities through measures for road safety, accessibility, and pedestrian protection.
