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Regional development and heritage funding in Ciudad Real

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The Provincial Council of Ciudad Real has implemented various funding initiatives aimed at supporting local heritage and addressing demographic challenges within the province. Initial efforts included an allocation of over 860,000 euros to Moral de Calatrava to preserve municipal identity and religious heritage, specifically for the restoration of the mantle of the Virgen de la Sierra and the acquisition of a church organ. President Miguel Ángel Valverde noted that such resources aim to make the province more attractive by protecting local customs. heritage. Subsequently, an agreement was signed ~~between~~ with the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) ~~and the Provincial Council~~ to invest 850,000 euros into the Territorial Innovation Center ~~(CIT). MITECO will contribute 510,000 euros and the Council 340,000 euros~~ (CIT) to support rural ~~development, innovation,~~ development and entrepreneurship. ~~This includes the creation of a Provincial Forum for Rural Development to serve as a participatory space for local action groups and associations.~~ Expanding its financial scope, the Diputación announced a ~~new injection~~ credit modification of more than 23.6 million euros for provincial municipalities. This funding covers municipal investments, current expenditure, direct subsidies, and road network interventions, including a 10 million euro Works Plan. This ~~move is part of a~~ initiative supports President Miguel Ángel Valverde’s broader objective to transfer over 100 million euros to provincial municipalities by the end of 2026. Furthering its support for local administration, the Diputación approved a 7 million euro employment plan. This initiative is designed to provide financial relief to town halls by covering social security costs not addressed by regional programs or by funding new hires. Spokesperson Rocío Zarco stated the measure aims to “give oxygen to the town halls,” allowing them to meet personnel needs without depleting their own resources. Municipalities may choose to allocate funds toward social security contributions or new staff, with the ability to include hires made since January 1, 2026.

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