Crime
Getafe's Canine Unit adds 'Lucas' and now has four dogs
Getafe's Local Police Canine Unit adds 'Lucas' and now has four dogs. Additionally, a traffic campaign reported 27 drivers for distractions.
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Education
A student from Getafe travels to Houston after participating in the 'Mars Challenge'
Elena Igelmo, a student from IES José Hierro in Getafe, completes a stay at NASA's Space Center Houston after her mention in the Mars Challenge.
Housing
Getafe builds 203 public rental homes opposite Carlos III University
Getafe City Council is progressing with the construction of 203 public rental homes opposite Carlos III University. The draw will take place in early 2027.
Society
Getafe Norte renews 800 streetlights with LED and will save 68% on energy
The Getafe City Council invests €1,227,226 to replace around 800 streetlights in Getafe Norte with LED, achieving energy savings of up to 68.76%.
Culture
Getafe transforms the old church of Perales into an environmental centre
The City Council includes the centre in Europan 19, which will occupy the old church of Perales del Río. The contest will be delivered in December 2026.
Society
Getafe secures 60 places for the Almendro Day Centre after negotiating with the Community
Getafe City Council secures 60 places for the Almendro Day Centre after negotiating with the Community of Madrid, which offered 35. Opening in early 2027.
Housing
Getafe opens €425,000 aid for elevators and facades
Getafe allocates €425,000 to subsidise elevators and energy improvements in facades and roofs. The application period is now open.
Housing
Getafe to hand over keys for 51 public housing units on Paseo de la Estación in November
The recipients of the 51 public housing units on Paseo de la Estación are already visiting their future homes. Key handover is set for November.
Politics
Getafe demands details from Ayuso on school climate plan and adds one million
Getafe's mayor requests timelines and amounts of the €1.24 billion for school climate control. The council votes on an extra million.
Culture
Getafe celebrates QKFest from September 25 to 27 in squares and neighbourhoods
Getafe's QKFest will take place from September 25 to 27 with free music, theatre, circus, and dance shows in the centre and four neighbourhoods.
Society
Getafe allocates 40,000 euros to youth organisation projects
The Getafe City Council distributes 40,000 euros: 22,000 for the Annual Activities Programme and 18,000 for summer camps.
Society
Getafe strengthens police coordination following the change in the police station
Mayor Sara Hernández and new commissioner Manuel Palma agree to enhance coordination between National and Local Police in Getafe.