Pinto Demands Documentation for Migrant Minor Reception Center

The Pinto City Council has formally requested accreditation for the use of a chalet as a reception center for unaccompanied foreign minors, citing lack of knowledge and proper licenses.

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The Pinto City Council has formally requested documentation to accredit the use of a chalet in the municipality as a reception center for unaccompanied foreign minors, a situation that has caused local concern.

The dwelling, used by a private entity with a subsidy from the Government of Spain through the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, has been subject to a municipal request. According to council sources, the local Social Services were unaware of the establishment of this center.
Following communications from residents in early April, municipal technicians began an analysis to verify the activity's compatibility with current regulations. The Pinto General Urban Planning Plan states that the property's primary use is single-family residential, compatible with special residential for small residences with fewer than ten rooms, but requires prior express authorization.
Furthermore, there is no record of a license or authorization having been requested for the social welfare assistance activity already being carried out, which would entail adopting additional measures for its operation.

"We have requested that all relevant documents be submitted to us within fifteen days. Should they fail to comply, we will initiate proceedings for the cessation of activity."

the First Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Urban Planning and Environment
The councillor also expressed concern about the Government of Spain's management in distributing these minors, regretting the lack of information provided to local administrations. He described this situation as a "new attack on the local autonomy of city councils," recognized in the Constitution.