The Formentera Office of Inspection Services reports that the roadworthiness test site (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, ITV) will close from 24 to 31 December so staff can rest. Today the Formentera ITV had a waiting list of zero; in fact, appointments are still available for Thursday 23 December 23 and Monday 3 January. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Consell de Formentera switchboard (971 321 087), which will continue to operate.

21 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Citizen Information Office (Oficina d'Atenció al Ciutadà, OAC) will cease to require visitors to schedule an appointment during normal hours of operation, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm and Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Appointments remain open to islanders who prefer this option. They can be scheduled by calling 971 321 087 between 8.30am and 8.00pm.

Bartomeu Escandell, Councillor of Economy, Finance and General Services, described the move as "one step closer to normality, but we want to continue offering the possibility of booking appointments, which proved quite popular and saves provident visitors from having to wait".

The councillor remarked that the entire range of local government services can be accessed electronically on the Virtual Citizen Information Office (OVAC) and encouraged islanders to use "virtual channels that eliminate the need for in-person visits".

Capacity restrictions and health and safety measures will be respected at all times.

1 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Consell de Formentera reports that today marked the start of the tendering process for seasonal services on Formentera beaches from 2022 to 2027. The announcement has already been posted on the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público del Estado and interested persons and companies have until 30 December at 11.59pm to submit bids. The contracting procedure was approved by the government commission last Friday and has been posted on the Consell de Formentera website.

29 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Fire Department has acquired 15 new units of personal protective equipment (PPE) to expand and update the fire prevention and firefighting service wardrobe. According to Councillor of Interior Josep Marí, "this new equipment is about enhancing firefighters' safety when they respond in cases of fire".

The category-3 PPE protect against life-threatening hazards and those that can seriously affect health, and are made of light but resistant flame retardant fabric. Incorporating fibre blends offering intense thermal protection with high levels of comfort and durability, the material used in manufacture stays strong and flexible after exposure to flames. Each unit includes trousers, a jacket, harness, stitched ring dagger and two safety carabiners.

The fifteen units were purchased for €27,975 + VAT, a price which includes a two-year service warranty. Currently the Formentera Fire Department has ten firefighters on staff.

23 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera