The Hall of Sessions of the City Council in Crevillent hosted this Tuesday the meeting of the Economic and Social Sector Council. This participatory body, which includes business owners, worker representatives, unions, universities, institutes, and local entities, served to hear proposals on municipal policies and strategies.

During the meeting, the socioeconomic situation of Crevillent was analyzed, and information was provided on various issues from the departments of Industry, Urban Planning, Tourism, Commerce, and the Local Development Agency. The modernization works in four industrial estates (Faima, Cachapets, I-4 de La Estación, and I-6 del Boch) were also detailed, with an investment of approximately 900,000 euros thanks to IVACE grants.

The mayor, Lourdes Aznar, announced the proposal submitted to LABORA to implement employment programs for individuals over 60 years old, a need identified in the municipality. A first meeting has already taken place with the Director General of LABORA in Alicante to study the feasibility of this initiative.

Key points included proposing amendments to the statutes to incorporate the agricultural sector through a representative from the Local Agrarian Council and setting the meeting frequency to semiannual, without prejudice to extraordinary calls.

Furthermore, the intention to request the Ministry's inclusion of Crevillent in the Agrarian Employment Promotion Program (PFEA) was announced. To this end, the Local Development Agency has prepared an exhaustive report, and the support of the council's member agents has been requested to submit the file to the Ministry. This program finances works and services of general interest by hiring unemployed individuals, preferably agricultural day laborers.

The council comprises representatives from municipal groups, administration technicians, businesses, unions, universities, institutes, and social entities, acting as a space for participation, communication, and advice on public policies.