Local Government rejects the new street market authorized by the Generalitat

"I will not let this attack to local businesses. Benidorm has already enough of these businesses with the markets in Foietes and in the Rincón de Loix. We will make all necessary efforts to prevent it, because we consider it a serious attack against local businesses "stated the mayor.

The project includes a large area of over 2,500 square meters with 180 stands and 10 bars, and intends to open every day from Thursday to Monday. Hernández explained that due to the size of the project the competent authority to grant the license is the Generalitat Valenciana, and now the City Council is preparing the reports. According to the information available to the local government, the request made by an individual was to open a trail and used items, but the licence is for a street market.

The councillor of Commerce stated that "Benidorm is a large shopping center that does not need these supplements, but we cannot revoke a license ".

Hernández announced that his department is going to make the necessary arrangements with the Regional Government to clarify the situation. "There are many questions to solve, but above all we will defend the interests of the residents of Benidorm" he said.

AICO president, Rafael Gasent, expressed his concern and rejection of the proposal. The mayor and the councillor have committed to do everything possible to avoid it " he said.