The provincial institution approves two budget modifications to support local treasuries and finance investments in infrastructure and equipment. So far in 2026, Málaga municipalities have already received 93.7 million.
The Málaga Provincial Council has approved in the September plenary two budget modifications totalling 32 million euros to be distributed among the 103 municipalities of the province and the two autonomous local entities. The funds come from treasury surpluses, income from the institution itself, and the Provincial Collection Board, as reported by Diario Sur. The aim is to support the treasuries of the municipalities and finance investments in local infrastructure and equipment.
The distribution is structured in two blocks. The first, endowed with 17 million euros of own funds, is distributed by population brackets: from 100,000 euros for municipalities with up to 500 inhabitants to a maximum of 400,000 euros for cities with more than 100,000 residents, such as Málaga and Marbella. The second block, with the 15 million remaining from the Collection Board, is distributed among the municipalities affiliated with this body, excluding the two autonomous local entities and the municipalities of Alhaurín el Grande, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, and Málaga, which are not part of the board.
The president of the Council, Francisco Salado, emphasised that the institution once again demonstrates that it is the economic engine of the province and advocates for municipalism by transferring funds to the municipalities to address their treasuries and undertake investments in local infrastructure and equipment.
“We have mobilised 78.7 million to stimulate the local and provincial economy and also to strengthen support for the social entities of the province and the most disadvantaged groups”
The measure continues the financial support strategy of the year. So far in 2026, Málaga municipalities have received transfers amounting to 93.7 million euros. Of that amount, 75% (70.3 million) has gone to small and medium-sized towns, while the 23.4 million remaining corresponds to larger towns, which account for 85% of the provincial population.
The new allocation adds to others approved this year. In June, the Council greenlit a budget modification of 44.2 million euros from the treasury surplus of 2025 for investments in municipal infrastructure, improvements to roads and paths, and support for the agri-food sector. Additionally, 34.5 million was allocated to a third plan for municipal economic assistance.
Following the initial approval of the modifications, the Council has begun the procedures to implement the new Municipal Economic Assistance Plan and distribute the 32 million among the councils.
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