Lerici proposes social clauses and resident discounts for beach concessions

In response to the Bolkestein directive requiring beach concessions to be put out to tender, a proposal has been made in Lerici to transform these tenders into tools for community support. The proposal suggests that because state-collected maritime fees do not return to the local municipality, the tender criteria should be adjusted to benefit the local population.

The plan includes two primary measures: first, a 30% discount on umbrella and sunbed rentals for local residents to ensure they are not charged tourist rates at their own beaches. Second, the introduction of a social clause in the bidding process. This would award significant points to companies that demonstrate concrete commitments to the territory, such as partnerships with local volunteer and civil protection organizations, providing facilities for the elderly and disabled, and hiring local staff on stable contracts.