Villavieja del Lozoya promotes professional activation against rural depopulation

The municipality launches a 2026 program to reverse depopulation in rural areas of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, fostering employment and training.

Generic image of the Villavieja del Lozoya Town Hall.
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Generic image of the Villavieja del Lozoya Town Hall.

The Villavieja del Lozoya Town Council has presented its Professional Activation Program, scheduled for 2026, with the aim of reversing depopulation in rural municipalities of the Sierra Norte de Madrid.

This program is part of the municipal initiatives to revitalize the area and offer employment and training opportunities. The action categories include Consumption, Culture and Leisure, Education, Employment, Public Employment, Festivities, Training and Employment, Livestock, History, Equality, Youth and Sports, Environment, Living Nature, Council Sessions, Health, Social Services, Women and Equality, Municipal Bulletin Board, and Tourism.
The council aims, through these actions, to establish population and improve the quality of life for its inhabitants. Special attention will be paid to the training and consolidation of temporary employment, as well as to the provision of key positions such as Early Childhood Educator.
The program also includes the dissemination of information of interest in other municipalities of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices among neighboring towns. The initiative aligns with general efforts for rural development and the fight against depopulation in the region.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Villavieja del Lozoya (30/09/2026)