A campaign on Change.org has gathered 651 signatures against the future mosque in Polígono Sur. Residents demand more participation and prioritisation of public services in the neighbourhood.
The controversy surrounding the construction of a mosque in Polígono Sur, Seville, continues to attract critical voices. A petition published on the Change.org platform has garnered 651 verified signatures and nearly a thousand shares, with the initial goal of reaching 1,000 supporters. The campaigners are requesting that the Seville City Council does not authorise the project and are demanding greater transparency in the processing.
The text of the petition argues that the urban priorities of the area should focus on improving public services, facilities, housing, and the quality of life for residents. The chosen location for the religious centre, next to Polígono Sur, has generated discontent among some neighbours, who believe that the neighbourhood is once again the destination for a project that could be developed in another part of the city.
The citizen movement coincides with the dissatisfaction expressed by several residents after the City Council confirmed that it would grant the construction licence. The City Council defends that the file complies with urban regulations and that there is no legal margin to deny the permit. Rejecting the licence, according to municipal sources, would mean acting outside the law.
Coexistence is another concern raised by opponents of the project. Some residents fear that the establishment of the centre could provoke conflicts or disrupt daily life in the area. Doubts have also arisen about the calls to prayer and their possible impact on nearby homes, although at the moment there are no official calls for mobilisations.
Among the local merchants, the controversy is perceived with caution. Several prefer to stay on the sidelines and avoid public statements, as they live daily with Muslim neighbours and fear that their opinions could be interpreted as a rejection of that community. However, the issue has become one of the main topics of conversation around the site where construction is planned.
The funding for the project comes from private capital, so it will not entail an expenditure for municipal coffers. This point has been highlighted by the City Council to reduce criticism, although residents insist that the neighbourhood has urgent needs in terms of infrastructure and services.
The Vox party, which has already shown its outright opposition to the mosque, has announced that it will continue to promote political initiatives against the construction. The party accused José Luis Sanz's government of rolling out the
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