The Lagoa Municipal Assembly have approved the largest budget in the municipality's history, for 2025, totalling more than 66 million euros, with Education, Culture, Social Action and Sports as its priority areas for improvement.
This budget for 2025, the highest ever, “is in line with the strategy defined for the current term by the permanent executive, and is based on two objectives, the construction of housing and the replacement of the mains water network pipes, as well as six commitments, Education, Culture, Social Action, Sport, the care of Public Space and Municipal Works”, explains the Municipality of Lagoa in a statement.
The budget was approved by majority, with 18 votes in favour (15 from the PS and 3 from the Lagoa Primeiro Movement), 2 abstentions (BE and CDU) and 5 votes against (4 from the PSD and 1 from CHEGA).
Priorities include replacing the mains water supply pipes, building new homes, requalifying the housing stock and modernizing the area, aligning Lagoa with the challenges of the future. The proposal also reinforces areas already recognized as regional and national examples, while maintaining the focus on proximity to the community and the education of new generations.
The proposal also guarantees a strong investment in Education, Culture, Social Action and Sports, consolidating Lagoa as an example of social cohesion and sustainable development.
“Approving the largest budget the Municipality has ever had brings us a huge responsibility. However, we, the Permanent Executive, have already shown that we are up to the challenge and will continue with our guiding line and our rigor in investing public money. The approved Budget projects Lagoa for the coming years, equipping this magnificent territory with essential infrastructures for its development”, stated Luís Encarnação, Mayor of Lagoa.
Source https://postal.pt/
