“We’ll take care of every sort of space individually, in order that we will resolve the totally different issues with totally different strategies and options”
The merging of 4 areas, with apparent disparity in all facets, is a undeniable fact that requires particular dealing with, the candidate for mayor of Paralimnio-Derynia Giorgos Nikolettos states in an interview with “Politis”, so as to add: “What is taken into account a problem, the range and heterogeneity, we are going to flip it into a bonus and perspective. We’ll take care of every type of space individually, to have the ability to resolve the totally different issues with totally different strategies and options, however we are going to take care of the brand new municipality as a single complete, which is able to be capable to develop all facets of its motion”.
What does he say in regards to the first actions: “From the primary day we take over, if the folks honor us with their vote, we are going to stroll collectively in every neighborhood and sq., we are going to file and first resolve the small issues and calls for. As a result of, from the small ones you progress on to the large initiatives. Should you don't have primary cleanliness, in the event you don't have roads and sidewalks, in the event you don't have squares and playgrounds, how will you get to the large initiatives.”
His priorities
Mr. Nicolettos has set two major priorities if elected. The primary is the Native Plan of Paralimni – Ayia Napa – Deryneia. “Since final autumn, the Native Plan of Paralimni – Ayia Napa – Deryneia, could be introduced throughout the first quarter of 2024. Logically, we needs to be in view of its publication. We’ll welcome the event if, within the new plan, our space is just not handled by the state's city planners as a rural space. We keep away from the continuation of the fixation of our financial improvement, which threatens the native society with withering”, he says.
As a second precedence he considers the Model Identify, the commerce identify of the area. “The aggressive worldwide surroundings doesn’t enable for complacency and inaction. It’s essential to renew the picture of our area, to type a registered trademark, which condenses all of the traits and which, by way of a marketing campaign, penetrates worldwide markets. We’ll entrust ourselves to consultants, who will research the info and, in session with the municipal authorities, may even suggest planning for the promotion of the Model Identify and the Model Identify itself,” he asserts.
Districts
What actions does he have in his program for municipal residences?
Paralimni: “The municipal district of Paralimni, which receives lots of of hundreds of tourists for no less than six months of the 12 months, have to be supported by a contemporary and practical street community, which we suggest to be accomplished and by different practical initiatives, which is able to contribute probably the most to the event of condo and the municipality typically. That’s the reason we are going to give attention to the next initiatives:
– Redevelopment of the historic core of Paralimni
– Making a Folks's Neighborhood
– Building of a central sq.
– Building of a multi-storey automotive park”.
Deryneia: “The municipal district of Deryneia, a big a part of which is occupied, is characterised by particularities and its assist is crucial. As a matter of precedence, we are going to proceed with the planning and execution of the next initiatives:
– Tradition Corridor/Convention Middle
– Completion of the reconstruction of Deryneia Folks's Market
– Central sq. – Planning of the world of the Holy Church of Panagia, the Holy Church of Agios Georgios and reference to the brand new Municipal Library
– Strawberry Pageant – Improve and promotion marketing campaign in Cyprus and overseas”.
Frenaros: “The intention is the event of Frenaros, with an emphasis on native traits and on upgrading the usual of dwelling of the area people. The design consists of:
– Redevelopment of the central sq.
– Enchancment of present and growth of the street community and connectivity of the condo with the remainder of the municipality and with different municipalities
– Upgrading the Pan-Cypriot Watermelon Cultural Pageant”.
Acheritou/Vrysoules: “The initiatives that the outgoing native authorities didn’t have time to finish might be accomplished, resembling:
– The Linear Park
– The improve and upkeep of the amphitheater
– The development of a museum-memorial to the fallen in 1974
– The asphalting and extension of {the electrical} community to Agia Irini
– The assist of the organized ensembles of the condo and particularly of the youth ensembles and cultural our bodies”.
His different actions:
Transport: “All public transport cease canopies, that are in poor situation, might be changed and made really practical for public transport customers.”
Tourism – Seasonality: “One of the crucial vital issues confronted by the primary supply of revenue of the Cypriot state and society, i.e. tourism, is seasonality. We should make Cyprus a year-round vacationer vacation spot. That’s the reason we are going to promote the next kinds of tourism:
(i) Sports activities tourism
With a methodical plan to convey our place again to the fore as a sports activities tourism vacation spot.
(ii) Cultural/Spiritual tourism
To incorporate our area within the map of non secular and cultural tourism.
(iii) Convention tourism
The trouble to advertise convention tourism might be drastically aided by the development of a contemporary Multi-Goal Cultural Middle, with an auditorium, a library and, in fact, a convention area.
(iv) Culinary tourism
We’ll promote cooperation of resort items with eating places and taverns of the inland area, in order that the holiday program of vacationers is enriched by visiting the inland, attending to know the life and traditions of the inhabitants and tasting our conventional delicacies.
(v) Agritourism
Offering incentives and amenities for the development of agro-tourism items within the hinterland, which is able to provide all of the comforts, mixed with the standard lifestyle for vacationers and out of doors the summer season vacationer season. The connection of the vacationer space with the hinterland will thus be achieved.
(vi) Establishing a pictures spot
We’ll proceed to pick out a number of appropriate spots, with area for strolling and parking, which is able to change into the trademark of our space. Profiting from the view, we are going to create a Picture Spot/Instagram Spot, the photographs of which might be circulated by vacationers everywhere in the world, contributing to the tourism promotion of our area.”
Industrial – craft zones: “Fixing the issues of the commercial – craft zones, Deryneia, Frenaros, Paralimni and Acheritos:
– The street community inside these zones
– The lighting
– The absence of worker facilitation companies
– The price of renting premises”.
We additionally suggest: The creation of a Multipurpose/Administrative Service Provision Middle within the industrial space of Frenarous, which is able to serve all of the industries and crafts based mostly within the province of Famagusta.
College faculty: “The free province of Famagusta is the one province in Cyprus that doesn’t host a college faculty of upper schooling. We’ll proceed with contacts with the general public, in addition to non-public universities of Cyprus, to analyze the potential of establishing or transferring the seat of the college to our municipality. We’ll declare to be a part of the decentralization that TEPAK is doing. However we may even set up contacts with universities in Greece, such because the Nationwide Kapodistrian College of Athens and the Nationwide Technical College of Athens, that are planning their growth in Cyprus.”
Lake Paralimni: “One of many vital points of interest of our area, an ecological level of reference, but additionally a critical 'affected person', is Lake Paralimni. The primary goal might be to advertise the decision of the possession standing of the Paralimnion lake, in a means that satisfies the landowners, but additionally the municipality and the residents typically.
It will likely be sought to lift funds from European funds and the state price range, with the intention of making infrastructure, in order that the lake turns into a horny place for the customer, in addition to the citizen”.
Inexperienced spots: “The free province of Famagusta is the one province of Cyprus that doesn’t have inexperienced spots. It’s crucial and might be promoted, the creation of inexperienced factors, which can be utilized for the gathering and recycling of supplies that can not be blended with family waste”.
Youth: “Supporting our younger folks is considered one of our first priorities. From the primary steps to skilled exercise, with scholarships, schooling and coaching facilities, incentives and reductions in municipal taxes for younger entrepreneurship”.
Senior Day Middle: “There’s a rising want for companies and amenities that provide seniors and their households socialization alternatives and assist companies in a protected and welcoming surroundings.”
Tradition – High quality of life – Parks – Stadiums – Playgrounds:
– Improvement, planning, financing and development of a Multi-Goal Cultural Middle, together with artwork gallery – gallery – library – exhibition area – convention heart.
– Closed occasion corridor – amphitheater – that may host theatrical performances
– Rising parks with inexperienced areas and companies, resembling canteens
– Improve playgrounds with trendy and accepted video games
Landscaping: “The central squares and the 4 municipal residences might be renovated or reconstructed. Particularly, with regard to the central sq. of Paralimni, the works will start instantly. The central squares will change into the reference factors of all 4 municipal districts.
– Creation of occasion squares, past the central squares
– Upgrading the seashores, with the set up of waste bins, bathrooms and showers and different amenities
– The picture of the roundabout of Agios Panteleimons wants drastic enchancment and it should instantly obtain the suitable landscaping and be beautified with crops or in another means”.
Human Municipality:
– Creation of a Social Integration Workplace on the city corridor
– Guaranteeing disabled entry to sidewalks, parking tons, public seaside bathrooms
– Discount of municipal taxes for these receiving state incapacity allowance
– Institution of a Versatile, Multi-Thematic Particular Faculty for kids and adults, which helps therapies, particular faculty, day employment.
Animals: “The creation of a contemporary shelter for home animals, the place stray canines and cats will stay in correct circumstances, whereas an effort might be made to get them adopted. Our municipality won’t kill strays.”
Good Metropolis: “Our intention is, steadily however steadily, the usage of excessive know-how to contribute to the orderly operation of our municipality, for the advantage of residents and guests, as a measure to improve the standard of life, since sufficient facets of on a regular basis life, might be managed in an 'clever means'”.
Citizen Service Workplace (GED): “In response to the requirements of the Citizen Service Middle (CSC), the Citizen Service Workplace would be the citizen's 'One Cease Store', i.e.:
– It’ll assist the citizen to course of the transaction procedures with the municipality
– He’ll file issues, complaints and suggestions of residents, which he’ll promote to municipal companies.