Transport
Call for a cap on the number of hire cars in Majorca
Measures on hire cars had at one point been expected but they weren't included in tourism law reform.
Heritage
Urgent restoration of Alaro Castle being demanded
The Council of Majorca will consider opening proceedings against the state for a breach of heritage legislation.
Holiday rentals
Council of Majorca gives initial approval to rentals zoning
"A new document should be drawn up which reflects consensus among the political parties, town halls and interested groups."
Transport
Council of Majorca wanting responsibilities for public transport
The regional government has its plan for public transport, and it seems that the Council of Majorca has one of its own.
Retailing
Més opposed to Inca shopping malls
Under Council of Majorca plans there could be commercial retail centres of up to 30,000 square metres in Inca.
Holiday rentals
Aptur attacks rentals zoning "opacity"
Mayors know hardly anything about the zoning scheme for holiday rentals or about the criteria for allocation.
Urban planning
Majorca's territorial land plan being revised
There has been "disorderly creation of infrastructure" without strong policies for land sustainability.
Tourism
Council of Majorca taking on tourism promotion responsibilities
The role of the Balearic Tourism Agency is to change; it will mainly be responsible for managing tourist tax projects.
Finance
Council of Majorca boosting spending on social services and roads
More road-building, more social services and also tourism promotion.
Emergencies
Municipal firefighting services to be boosted
The Council of Majorca is going to invest over 600,000 euros in the project in thirteen small municipalities.
Technology
No offers for the Costitx observatory
The whole centre was put on the market for 1.7 million six months ago. There hasn't been a single offer.
Culture
Approval for Feixina monument having protected status
The monument was dedicated to Nationalist sailors who were killed when their heavy cruiser was torpedoed during the Civil War.
Transport
Changing the airport's name would cost 500,000 euros
The Council of Majorca believes that Aena should pay for the cost of the name change.
Construction
Requests for building on rural land shooting up
The Council of Majorca has agreed to not increase the minimum size of plots for building on rural land.
Environment
Majorca-wide ban on plastic bags to start from next year
The Council of Majorca is planning to start banning plastic bags from next year, when it will apply its new general plan for dangerous waste.
Tourism
Council president says holiday rentals can be a stimulus for Majorca
Ensenyat stressed that sun-and-beach tourism has to remain part of the discussion, especially with regard to degraded areas like Punta Ballena.
Cycling
Sixteen million being invested in cycling infrastructure
The most popular area of Majorca for cycling is said to be Puerto Pollensa.
Society
It's official: Majorca has a new day
The change will mean that the new Majorca Day will coincide with the Festival of the Standard in Palma, which commemorates events of almost 800 years ago.
Finance
Council funding for town hall projects the highest ever
Municipal projects to be funded by the Council of Majorca next year will be worth a total of 30 million euros.
Tourism
Tourism foundation doubles its budget for 2017
During next year, the foundation will put out for tender two contracts, both to the value of 100,000 euros, for promoting Majorca in national and international publications.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation