The Menorcan press has published recently that the place known as Son Vell, in Ciutadella, has received a licence to make available 109 agrotuourism beds. In GOB’s opinion this is a clear example that demonstrates the necessity to regulate tourist accommodation in the countryside sensibly. Continue reading Son Vell and necessary limits for agrotourism
Tag Archives: Territory
The lesson of Son Parc
Excavation works have begun in Son Parc urbanisation, Es Mercadal. This project is a clear reminder of the long, intense battles Menorca has had to wage to combat the dangerous threats to its territorial integrity, inherent in the development plans of the 1970s. It also highlights the complicated impacts on any areas which are earmarked for development. It is only 3 years since the last attempt to promote this type of development. Continue reading The lesson of Son Parc
Menorca’s capacity for maritime docks should be defined
Menorca has been adding pontoons, buoys and ramps for many years to facilitate maritime activity. There is a constant increase without any analysis to see if the coast is already overwhelmed. Continue reading Menorca’s capacity for maritime docks should be defined
Appeal against the fait accompli of piped gas in Es Migjorn
An invalid licence giving full rights. This is how GOB believes the licence should be considered. It is the one that the Es Migjorn Town Council gave for installing piped gas, despite the technical reports and the fact that it was illegal. So, now a written request to make an official revision of this licence has been submitted. Continue reading Appeal against the fait accompli of piped gas in Es Migjorn
Roads as flagships
For some, the brain consumes more energy than other organs. This is not recognised by others, who feel more comfortable living with beliefs, rather than facts. We humans are more readily motivated by headlines rather than by small print and there are those who know and exploit this. Continue reading Roads as flagships
The main road sequestered
The problem resulting from the half constructed bridges of l’Argentina and Rafal Rubí is that the plans cannot prove any aspect of safety or legality. Now it is like a festering wound that is difficult to heal administratively because technical reports are being requested from the same professionals that took part in their design. Continue reading The main road sequestered
The kidnapped road
(This is a summary of the original article). Continue reading The kidnapped road
Architects and GOB join together to propose criteria for rural land
The conversion of farm buildings for alternative use, making tourist accommodation available in the countryside or new buildings for agricultural use are both opportunities and dangers for Menorca. The College of Architects and GOB have had a series of meetings to try to analyse positive proposals and control potential undesirable effects. Continue reading Architects and GOB join together to propose criteria for rural land
Short Summary for last week
Here is a little summary for last week’s news: Pledges to end one use plastics by 2020, Round Table Talks on the Reserve of the Biosphere, Workshop at Es Viver, GOB’s garden centre. Continue reading Short Summary for last week
Monday 17 September SOS to assemble at a plenary session of the Consell Insular
This Monday 17 September at a plenary session of the Consell Insular (the island government) the question of knocking down the bridge started at Rafal Rubi and making a link at ground level will be discussed. Continue reading Monday 17 September SOS to assemble at a plenary session of the Consell Insular