Local government

Parish councils, local budgets, municipal services, councillors, and local decisions.

Environment•3 Related•Jul 25, 2026 • 11:45

Sant Julià de Lòria Plans New Llumeneres River Water Intake to Combat Droughts

Andorra's Sant Julià de Lòria council is advancing feasibility for a new river intake and infrastructure upgrades to enhance water supply security against climate-driven droughts. Environmental safeguards are prioritized in the strategy.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 24, 2026 • 06:46

Escaldes-Engordany Approves Body Camera Rules, Urges Ministry Approval

Escaldes-Engordany's council has unanimously approved body camera regulations for traffic agents but faces delays in ministry authorization. Mayor Gili pushes for quick clearance on purchased devices, amid new data protection rules and parallel infrastructure funding boosts.

Environment•2 Related•Jul 23, 2026 • 19:15

Escaldes-Engordany council has sharply increased fines for illegal motor vehicle access to the protected

Madriu Valley, aiming to better enforce rules against hard-to-trace foreign offenders amid recent enforcement challenges.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 23, 2026 • 19:00

Sant Julià Mayor Urges Festive Respect After Encamp Disturbances

Sant Julià de Lòria's mayor expresses confidence in a peaceful main festival, stressing celebration without incidents amid standard security coordination with police.

Escaldes-Engordany Approves €4.4M Expansion for Caldea Car Park and Street Overhaul

Escaldes-Engordany parish council unanimously greenlights a comprehensive renovation, addressing leaks, modernizing facilities, and improving traffic at the Caldea car park while upgrading Josep Viladomat street amid Caldea's building works.

Business•4 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra la Vella Council Identifies Bidder for Pouets Car Park Concession

The council, led by Cònsol Major Sergi González, has a ready bidder for the former Pouets site following an improved tender process. Approval is expected soon to advance the long-stalled project.

Business•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 11:00

Canillo Awards €65K Landscaping Contract for Prat de la Branqueta After Failed Tender

The Andorra council bypassed a failed tender to grant the deal for planting, irrigation, and enhancements on the delayed park site opposite Prat del Riu. Completion is set before summer's end for public use.

Business•4 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 13:30

La Massana Council Approves Equal-Contribution Staff Pension Reform

The parish council unanimously passed reforms for greater accountability, individualizing accounts post-probation and addressing past mismanagement flagged by audits and prosecutors.

Environment•3 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 21:15

Canillo Council Bans Fires and Fireworks Amid High Wildfire Risk

Authorities in Andorra's Canillo parish imposed the restriction to counter dry weather elevating fire hazards. Officials stress public cooperation to avoid threats to forests and communities.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 16, 2026 • 06:46

Escaldes-Engordany Expands Prat del Roure Green Space to 12,000 Square Metres

Escaldes-Engordany has boosted its Prat del Roure park by adding gardens and a playground from old sports courts. Officials warn of insecure leased land and plan urban rules to ensure new developments include compensatory green areas.

Business•2 Related•Jul 15, 2026 • 16:45

Escaldes-Engordany POUP Revision Set to Finish This Autumn Despite Delays

Local officials prioritize a meticulous overhaul to avoid past planning errors, focusing on historic preservation and public amenities. Cònsol Major Rosa Gili emphasizes quality over speed amid resident impatience.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 12, 2026 • 18:45

Andorra la Vella Recovers 617kg Surplus Food, Saves 9,131kg CO2 in First Year

The Rexcatering project in Andorra la Vella redistributed nearly nine rations daily from the Calones canteen. Councillor Maria Nazzaro praised it for promoting responsible consumption and repurposing safe surplus food through a Congress Centre vending machine.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 19:00

Andorra Prosecutors Probe Sant Julià de Lòria Over Illegal Building Permits and Landfill Fraud

Andorran authorities launched a probe in autumn 2025 into Sant Julià de Lòria council for granting construction permits on undeveloped land and allowing unpaid waste dumping at a public landfill, resulting in significant financial losses.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 14:30

La Massana Council Relocates Social Welfare Office for Better Access and Privacy

The move aims to streamline public services by providing convenient access and vital privacy protections in social welfare consultations. The team continues assisting with municipal aid and national resources.

Business•3 Related•Jun 21, 2026 • 17:00

Andorra la Vella Launches Online Census Services for Residents

Andorra la Vella council introduces a digital platform for census management, enabling round-the-clock remote handling of key procedures. This initiative processes over 3,000 requests yearly, reducing bureaucracy and enhancing accessibility through technology.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 12:00

Canillo Approves Six Land Deals to Push Forward Armiana Cable Car Project

The parish council secured agreements with six landowners for land and overflight rights, advancing the cable car despite resistance from two holdouts. Benefits include safer roads, less pollution, and better traffic flow.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra la Vella Approves First Green Sponsorships for Plaça and Forest Expansion

Local businesses Crèdit Andorrà and La Comella Parc SA gain approval for major sponsorships under the new PIV program, funding urban greening at Plaça Bartumeu Rebès Duran and forest extension toward Passeig del Torrent del Forn to boost sustainability.

Politics•3 Related•May 13, 2026 • 16:32

Escaldes-Engordany Consellera Defends Parish Role in Urban Planning Amid APTA Push

Rosa Gili asserts parish councils' superior local insight for urban planning, countering APTA's proposal for a national coordinating body. She highlights rapid population surge and calls for national debate on Andorra's development future before new laws.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 19:31