Kyrenia municipality seeks role in decisions affecting town and residents
Kyrenia’s municipal council has called for representation in parliamentary and Cyprus problem-related processes concerning the town’s future.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Kyrenia municipality should have an active role in decision-making processes affecting the town and its original residents, Mayor Akis Violaris said on Saturday.
He spoke after a meeting between the municipal council and Kyrenia Diko MP Adamos Aspris.
Council demands
The council requested that a municipal representative be allowed to attend sessions of the House refugee committee.
It also called for participation in official meetings and processes concerning the Cyprus problem, including discussions on the prospects for a solution and Kyrenia’s role within it.
Awareness and community proposals
To support public awareness efforts concerning the Cyprus problem and Kyrenia, the council said it was considering increasing its existing annual budget of €13,400.
Additional proposals included securing a community centre for elderly Kyrenia residents and restoring a building next to the municipality’s temporary offices at the Ledra Palace crossing.
The restored building would be used as a knowledge and culture centre for the town.
Position on Kyrenia’s future
The council said Kyrenia cannot remain absent from discussions and decisions concerning its future.
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