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Subjects & Summaries
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Try itCity Council Meeting 15/01/26 · Subject #3
Renovation of the Municipal Market Square
Maria Georgiou
Summary
The proposal for the renovation of the Municipal Market Square was discussed, with a budget of €1.2M. [1]The majority voted in favor, with reservations about funding. [2]An architectural competition was approved to be announced within three months.
Contributions
(2)Maria Georgiou
Deputy Mayor
The renovation of the square is a priority. The budget is covered by ESPA funds and the competition will be announced within three months.
Nikos Papadakis
City Councilor
We have reservations about the funding method. We request public consultation with residents before the plan is finalized.
Decision
3 results in 3 municipalities
Renovation of the Municipal Market Square
...the budget is covered by ESPA funds and the competition will be announced within three months...
Funding for sports facilities
...the inclusion in ESPA was approved for the swimming pool and multipurpose halls...
Energy upgrade for schools
...a proposal was submitted to ESPA 2021-2027 for solar panels on 12 school buildings...
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Meeting ingestion
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