Tension in Torrelodones government over tourism budget cuts

The withdrawal of 80,000 euros from the Tourism department sparks a conflict between local government partners.

Facade of the Torrelodones Town Hall with a stone balcony.
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Facade of the Torrelodones Town Hall with a stone balcony.

The Vox municipal group in the Torrelodones City Council has denounced the withdrawal of 80,000 euros from the Tourism Department budget to be transferred to the Sports Department.

The political group has strongly criticized this measure, claiming it was executed without prior notification to the department head. Following this fund reallocation, the budget for Tourism has been reduced to 792 euros, an amount they deem insufficient to sustain planned activities.
Projects impacted by this budget cut include the maintenance of the tourist information screen, the organization of events such as World Tourism Day, and various local promotion campaigns. These initiatives were described as essential for boosting the municipality's image.
The dispute has affected plenary activity, where the municipal group voted against a credit transfer that bundled Sports investments with other items. The group labeled the management as lacking transparency and institutional respect, questioning the prioritization of public spending over other budgetary alternatives.