Local political disputes arise in Ponferrada and Valladolid

In Ponferrada, the PSOE municipal group has accused the local government, composed of the PP and Coalición por el Bierzo, of failing to process a contract extension for veterinary services. The service, which provided 24-hour care for lost or abandoned animals in municipal shelters, expired on October 10. Spokesperson Olegario Ramón stated that the failure to meet the deadline for the extension has left animals without professional veterinary coverage.

In Valladolid, the PSOE has criticized the municipal government for low budget execution within the Municipal Sports Foundation. According to the party, less than 20 percent of the investment budget for the current year has been utilized. The group expressed concern over the lack of progress at the Pisuerga Sports Center and characterized the announcement of future multi-year investment plans as electoral propaganda, noting that many planned actions are delayed until the 2027 to 2030 period.