The Councilor for Urban Planning, Housing, Heritage, and City Maintenance, Sergio Soler, highlighted the volume of investment executed by the current administration, comparing its figures with those of the previous government and defending the planning of educational works.
The opposition, represented by Más Madrid councilor Sonia Melentuche and socialist councilor Susana López Antequera, questioned the planning and delays in the commencement of some projects, criticizing the lack of advance notice in processing the works. Melentuche stated that "this year they haven't even started in some centers" and linked the delays to a lack of foresight for families in District 4.
In response, Soler asserted that the current municipal government has executed or has in execution 9 million euros in educational centers, double that of the previous administration in half the time. The projection is to reach 12 million euros during the current term (2024-2027) as part of the Strategic Plan for Educational Centers.
Soler assured that the City Council maintains constant contact with the management teams of the schools and that the complaints received have been "minimal." He emphasized that works are coordinated with the centers, prioritizing execution outside of school hours whenever possible to avoid disrupting academic activities.
The municipal plan includes for 2026 a total of 162 actions with an investment of 3.5 million euros. These works will be carried out in 24 public schools, the Pablo Picasso Adult Education Center, and three nursery schools. The projects encompass improvements in masonry, electricity, lighting, facades, roofs, fencing, sports courts, restrooms, access points, windows, shutters, plumbing, and sanitation.
