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The Paralimni Local Plan and the revised Mountain Housing Plans will be announced within the month,
The processes of the Provisional Coordination Councils (PCCs) of the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (POAs) are at a fairly advanced stage in view of the implementation of the Local Government Reform as of July 1, Minister of Interior Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, coming to a meeting with the MAO of the Famagusta LGU. Ioannou also referred to the Local Plan of Paralimni, which will be published before the end of May, as well as the Housing Plans for Mountainous, Arid and Disadvantaged Areas and Rural Areas.
Following the meetings with the PPAs of Nicosia and Limassol, the Interior Minister is holding meetings today with the PPAs of Famagusta and Larnaca. The aim of these contacts, he said, is to identify any outstanding issues or problems so that they can be resolved. "At a first glance, I see that they (in Famagusta District) are on a very good track at least in terms of building facilities. I will also receive information on the other issues, whether they relate to personnel or relocation issues, etc."
The minister reiterated that "this is a very big reform, we are changing cultures and attitudes, three different organisations are being merged, for example, in licensing they are being transferred from the District Offices of the Planning and Zoning Department to the Offices of the Prefects and the Municipalities."
The minister reiterated that "this is a very big reform, we are changing cultures and attitudes, three different organisations are being merged, for example, in licensing they are being transferred from the District Offices of the Planning and Zoning Department to the Offices of the Prefects and the Municipalities. He pointed out that it will take time credit until the situation is normalized. "As with any major reform there will be and we expect there will be difficulties. Here we are, with good will, to resolve these problems for the benefit of citizens," the Interior Minister stressed.
Asked if some problems that existed in personnel issues in Famagusta District have been resolved and asked how the process has progressed, the Interior Minister said that personnel issues have been resolved, the necessary personnel have been deployed based on the assessments that have been made. "More staff may still be needed, this will be seen in practice and will be sorted out. The big problem a year ago was the issue of buildings. I am happy to see that they may be more advanced at this time in terms of the building and I want to give them my public congratulations for their cooperation," Ioannou said.
Within the month the publication of the Paralimni Local Plan
Next, commenting on a point made by a media representative regarding the Paralimni Local Plan, the Minister acknowledged that it has been pending for many years due to the objections that had been raised requiring its redesign. "We had promised that by mid-2024 it would be published and indeed, next week it will be published. Yesterday I was presented with the Plan, I approved it and before the end of the month it will be published in the Official Gazette," Ioannou said. According to the Minister, it will go ahead, there will be a four-month window for objections, however, it will be published and people will know its details.
Within days, developments on the Housing Plans for Mountainous, Arid and Disadvantaged Areas and Rural Areas
In relation to the Housing Plan for Mountainous, Arid and Disadvantaged Areas and Rural Areas, the Home Affairs Minister noted that the slight delay in its announcement was due to the fact that several changes and upgrades had been made. According to Mr. Ioannou, comments and suggestions made by communities, community leaders and mayors have been taken into account. "We have made changes, such as extending the time period to two years, the beneficiaries of international students, funding, the inclusion of new communities. Several changes have been made, it is ready and has been sent to the Ministry of Finance for their input and next week it will be submitted to the Cabinet for ratification and announcement," he concluded.
(MQY)
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