The Office of Culture of the Consell de Formentera is pleased to report that from 29 May to 10 June, the "Ajuntament Vell" exhibition space will host "Habitat", a spring group exhibition organised and promoted by the Association of Artists of Formentera (ADAF) with the participation of 15 local artists.

The artists' decision to unite their talents in a group exhibition was born from the urgent need to address the issue of housing in our society. This unique and diverse exhibition highlights the artists' sense of social responsibility in sharing their vision on the crucial and sensitive subject of housing and our place on the island, and transform it into works of art.

Under the concept of "inhabiting", each artist has channelled their emotions and personal perspectives into the work, bringing together a wide range of styles and disciplines. The exhibition will include both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, with oil and acrylic paintings, mixed techniques, photography, wood sculptures, and other forms of artistic expression. The group exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate local artistic talent and the diversity of approaches to this timely theme. "The exhibition is a reminder that art is a universal language capable of transcending barriers and connecting people. Not only does it give local artists a platform to express themselves, but also invites us all to explore and question our relationship with the environment around us", explained ADAF.

Participating artists include Anna Reina, Bea Cubero, Brenda Novak, Diana Masiliauska, Emilia Brussoni, Fran Lucas Simón, Laura Larocca, Lola Raya, Marco Sánchez Noé, Maria Lagrange, Maribel Escandell Guasch, Irina Zadek, Simona Colzi, Silvina Taffuri and Teresa Matilla.

"Habitar" opens Monday 29 May at 8.00pm, and can be seen until 10 June, Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 2.00pm and 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Sala d'Exposicions "Ajuntament Vell".

25 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

The Office of Sport of the Consell de Formentera is pleased to announce that it has begun preparing the Values Plan for the 2023-2024 academic year, including the launch of Nena i Esport, an online platform that architects of the project hope will work in tandem with local schools. Paula Ferrer, sports councillor, explained that the goal is "to use sport and [the] platform as tools to promote gender equality".

The platform will be used to propose activities encouraging girls, boys and actors around them to debate, investigate and reflect on gender equality in sport. The proposal supports teachers by offering practical and interactive activities designed for years five and six of primary school and years one through five of secondary school.

To encourage teachers of PE and other subjects, homeroom teachers and school administrations to participate, the Office of Sport has sent a letter with all the information and a form to schools.

24 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

The Office of Finance and Economy of the Consell de Formentera reports that it will invest €2,000,000 from the 2022 Plan for Sustainability in Tourism Destinations to drive heritage restoration, create an agricultural interpretive centre in La Mola, install photovoltaic panels, promote local products and bolster big data, as explained by Bartomeu Escandell, finance councillor.

Escandell gave an overview of the four axes of funding to modernise and improve tourist destinations:

- One: green and ecological transition, €600,000. Create a rural interpretive centre and self-sustainable farm on Casa Ferreres estate in La Mola and rehabilitate the Casa Ferreres home. Es Garroveret defence tower will also be rehabilitated and its hiking trails improved.

- Two: energy efficiency, €1,000,000. Install photovoltaic panels and recharging points in public car parks.

- Three: digital transition, €200,000. Invest in digital transition; through the Data Observatory, collect information for tourism big data to enhance the destination and digital marketing.

- Four: competitiveness, €200,000. Promote local agri-food products. In this way, the primary sector, which generates a circular economy, will continue to be supported and promoted.

These plans are part of the state programme to modernise and improve tourist destinations. The programme has been prepared by the Secretary of State for Tourism with the participation of the autonomous communities and island and town councils. To that end, at the proposal of the Department of Economic Model, Tourism and Labour, the Governing Council has approved €36.3 million in direct subsidies for the island councils of Menorca, Formentera and Mallorca and various Balearic town councils. Formentera will receive €2,000,000.

23 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

Today plenary members of the Consell de Formentera met for the final session of the legislature, where members of the Gent per Formentera (GxF) and Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) cabinet and of the opposition (Sa Unió) endorsed, among other proposals, the Sustainable Water Management Plan and Emergency Plan for droughts in the municipality of Formentera. Representatives had first reviewed a related report prepared by the Studies and Planning Service of the Directorate General of Water Resources of the Balearic Government.

In another vote, cabinet members trumped the opposition's abstention to approve €499,186.45 in grants for efficiency improvements in the urban water cycle. The proposal was part of the Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience, which draws on the annual fee for FCC Aqualia's drinking water distribution service.

Finally, assembly members handed unanimous backing to a proposal to update the Consell de Formentera's inventory of assets and rights. The motion is effective 1 May 2023 and is presented every four years before the end of the legislative term.

23 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera