The full council of Mairena del Aljarafe has approved the municipal budgets for 2026 this Thursday, which increase investment in the modernisation of essential services such as cleaning, gardening, and lighting by 11%.
The Mairena del Aljarafe Town Hall has greenlit its municipal budgets for the 2026 financial year, which the mayor, Antonio Conde, has described as "serious, stable, and focused on what the residents need". The full council meeting held this Thursday, July 23, approved the document with the support of the political groups that, according to the mayor, "have engaged in dialogue and reached agreements with Mairena in mind".
The budget, which is structured around four main axes — modernisation, economy, families, and coexistence — includes an 11% increase in the allocation for the modernisation of essential services. This covers everything from street cleaning and gardening to the maintenance of parks, pavements, public lighting, and tree pits. The aim, according to municipal sources, is "to continue improving the daily lives of residents and the image of the municipality".
One of the most striking aspects of the budget is the enhancement in attracting external funds, which will allow for nearly quadrupling the investment allocated to employment. Additionally, support for businesses will increase by more than three times, and housing policies will double their financial allocation. In the social sphere, resources for youth will grow by 18%, while allocations for the elderly will increase by nearly 40%. Educational programming will receive an increase of over 80%.
The mayor emphasised that "this budget brings seriousness, stability, certainty, and security to continue advancing". He also highlighted support for neighbourhood associations and the establishment of the future Civil Protection Group, which "will enhance safety and response capacity in emergencies". Another significant new feature is the nearly sixfold increase in investment aimed at designing a municipal strategy to combat heat, a growing problem in the metropolitan area of Seville.
The budget maintains investments already initiated in the so-called "second modernisation" of Mairena, a plan that seeks to transform public spaces and improve quality of life. Among the ongoing projects, the council continues to develop urban rehabilitation and energy efficiency initiatives.
For the average citizen, these budgets will translate, according to the Town Hall, into cleaner and better-maintained streets, more activities for young people and the elderly, greater support for families seeking housing or needing training, and a stronger local business fabric. "We want Mairena to be a town where people want to live and work," Conde stated.
The full council also served to close the chapter on amendments and allegations, which were debated in previous sessions. The local government is confident that the execution of these budgets will begin immediately, once published in the corresponding official bulletin. Residents will be able to consult the details of the accounts on the municipal electronic headquarters and on the notice boards.
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