Herencia (Ciudad Real) has approved its municipal accounts for 2026, featuring a balanced budget of €9,157,702.27 that continues to emphasize consistent and planned public investment. This plenary session—one of the year’s most important—established priorities and continued strategic initiatives in industrial development, sustainable urban mobility, sports and cultural facilities, and heritage protection. The budget will take effect on January 1, aligning with the administrative timeline and the government team’s commitment to present the budget “on time.”
The focus of the accounts is clear: to consolidate a friendlier, safer, and more livable municipality capable of handling daily services while also activating transformative projects that have been in development from previous years. The budget serves as a management tool: it allows for the continuation of ongoing initiatives and provides flexibility to address new challenges affecting local competitiveness and quality of life.
Industry, Urbanism, and Heritage: Key Drivers for 2026
Among the highlighted action lines, the 2026 budget strengthens industrial development with the second expansion of the Industrial Park and preparatory steps for the third expansion, which will include project drafting and a new direct access road to the road leading to Villafranca de los Caballeros. The goal is to enhance accessibility and logistics, open opportunities for businesses, and create a more attractive environment for private investment.
In the realm of sustainable urbanism, the municipality is advancing the semi-pedestrianization of Concepción Street and the renovation of San Bartolomé Square. These combined efforts aim to create more pedestrian space, organize mobility, and revitalize local commerce, with a public space design that encourages community interaction and daily use.
The budget also includes allocations for infrastructure that supports social life and sports, such as the expansion of seating in the Municipal Pavilion and the construction of a new building for Carnival associations, aimed at strengthening community activities and providing adequate facilities for this significant festival.
The second phase of the Hospedería is prominently featured: work already initiated in the 17th-century palace will be completed, as this heritage piece is being restored as a first-class hotel resource. This initiative combines heritage preservation with tourist and economic enhancement, integrating the rehabilitated property into Herencia’s offerings.
Additionally, the budget supports the Business Dynamization Operational Plan, which will expand in 2026 to accompany industrial and commercial growth with support, advisory, and promotional measures for the local productive sector.
Complementary Agreements from the Plenary: Police, Housing, and Environmental Control
Alongside the budget, the Plenary approved unanimously a specific modification of the Job Position Relationship (R.P.T.) for the Local Police service. This adjustment updates specific working conditions to improve service delivery and align the organization with real needs. The political consensus on this point highlights the shared priority of enhancing safety and efficiency in this essential service.
In urban planning, the creation of new residential land was approved, an essential tool to support demographic and economic growth with adequate housing options and orderly planning.
The Plenary also agreed to suspend the granting of licenses for activities involving the storage, management, or transformation of organic waste from animal or plant sources within the municipal boundaries. This measure, approved with votes from the government team and abstentions from the PP and mixed group, is a preventive and temporary tool that allows for avoiding conflicts related to urban organization and public health while establishing the right framework for such facilities.
Accounts for “a Growing Municipality”
The volume of €9.16 million is structured with a perspective of financial responsibility and investment continuity: preserving services, improving infrastructure, and activating flagship projects. The underlying message is that Herencia continues to grow in services and opportunities, with simultaneous attention to industrial, urban, and social aspects.
For residents, this translates into friendlier streets, better-equipped facilities, increased attractiveness for business and employment, attention to heritage, and municipal services with an internal structure (such as that of the Local Police) better aligned with daily demands. Operationally, starting on January 1 facilitates hiring and execution right from the first quarter, preventing delays in timelines and ensuring continuity in projects and programs.
The combination of Industrial Park expansions, semi-pedestrianization, renovated plaza, Hospedería, pavilion, and Carnival associations building points to a 2026 filled with visible projects impacting economic activity, tourism, sports, and culture. The rest of the work—often less visible—entails planning, bidding, and coordinating to ensure that each project progresses on time and meets quality standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the exact amount of the 2026 municipal budget for Herencia and when does it take effect?
The budget amounts to €9,157,702.27 and will take effect on January 1, 2026, following its approval in the Plenary.
What urban and industrial projects stand out in the 2026 budget?
The second expansion of the Industrial Park, the initiation of the third expansion (including a new access road to the Villafranca de los Caballeros road), the semi-pedestrianization of Concepción Street, the renovation of San Bartolomé Square, the expansion of the Municipal Pavilion, and the new building for Carnival associations, as well as the second phase of the Hospedería in the 17th-century palace.
What has been decided regarding the Local Police and residential land?
The unanimous approval of the specific modification of the R.P.T. for the Local Police was made to improve organization and service. The Plenary also approved the creation of new residential land to support the municipality’s growth.
What does the suspension of licenses for activities with organic waste involve?
It is a temporary measure to not grant licenses for activities involving the storage, management, or transformation of organic waste from animal or plant sources while establishing an appropriate urban and environmental framework. This was approved with votes from the government team and abstentions from the PP and the mixed group.
Sources:
Plenary Session of the Herencia City Council (ordinary session, approval of the 2026 Budget).
Municipal communication on R.P.T. agreements, urban planning, and license suspensions.
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