The Insular Government Council has greenlit the proposal for the Extraordinary Plan for Cooperation in Works and Services of Municipal Competence 2026, endowed with 6,392,552.65 euros. This initiative complements the Plan for Cooperation in Works and Services of Municipal Competence 2026, previously approved in October with an identical funding of 6,392,552.65 euros.
Both plans, financed with the Cabildo's own resources, aim to address the investment needs and priorities of the municipalities of Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Teguise, Tías, Tinajo, and Yaiza, respecting municipal autonomy in identifying their projects.
The President of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort, highlighted the importance of cooperation between administrations to improve citizen services. "The impetus for these two plans demonstrates the Cabildo's commitment to the municipalities of Lanzarote and La Graciosa. We want insular resources to reach the real needs of each locality and translate into investments that improve infrastructure, public services, and ultimately, the quality of life for our residents," he stated.
The Vice President and Head of the Planning and Project Coordination Area, María Jesús Tovar, emphasized that "these two plans will allow municipalities to have funding to undertake necessary investments, while strengthening cooperation between the Cabildo and local administrations." The goal is for these resources to contribute to improving municipal infrastructure and equipment with a direct impact on daily life.
The distribution of funds is based on objective and homogeneous criteria, referencing the municipal participation percentages in the resources derived from the Canary Islands' Economic and Fiscal Regime for 2026. The Extraordinary Plan includes proposals for urban and road infrastructure improvements, public lighting, municipal facilities, sports areas, and the acquisition of goods and materials, covering investments already executed, in progress, or pending.
The Ordinary Plan 2026, meanwhile, outlines the programming of municipal investments to enhance public facilities and the provision of services. Following the Government Council's approval, the Extraordinary Plan will proceed with public information and consultation with the municipalities before its final approval by the Cabildo's Plenary. The Ordinary Plan is currently in the stage of evaluating allegations.
