Here’s the translation into American English:
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The Commonwealth of Municipalities “Valle del Alto Henares” has been officially constituted in an event held at the Cogolludo Town Hall. This new supramunicipal entity, which brings together the towns of Cogolludo, Jadraque, and Espinosa de Henares, aims to improve the effectiveness of public service provision and optimize resources, allowing the three municipalities to jointly face the challenges of rural areas.
The event was presided over by Juan Alfonso Fraguas, mayor of Cogolludo and president of the commonwealth. He was joined by Héctor Gregorio, mayor of Jadraque, and Eduardo Navarro, mayor of Espinosa de Henares. Fraguas highlighted that the idea of creating the commonwealth emerged a few years ago in response to the need for a staff architect, as they had previously relied heavily on the Provincial Council, which limited their agility.
The establishment of this commonwealth represents an effort to strengthen cooperation among the three municipalities. Fraguas emphasized the importance of coordinating the management of public services in an area that requires joint responses. He explained that there are plans to expand existing services, such as Civil Protection, which had already been operating in all three towns. This cooperation aims to effectively address common concerns and needs in the region.
Eduardo Navarro described the formation of the commonwealth as excellent news for the residents, highlighting its potential to improve the quality of services and reduce waiting times for building permits. In his view, this will facilitate the development of personal projects, contributing to population retention and attracting new residents to the area.
Héctor Gregorio regarded the event as a historic day, stating that the collaboration among the three most representative municipalities of the Valle del Alto Henares will provide services that could not be offered individually. He noted that this event is not only a milestone at the provincial level but also at the regional level, and reaffirmed the commitment to work together to improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.
In addition to enhancing service provision, the commonwealth aims to optimize local infrastructure and promote rural tourism, as well as implement practices for environmental sustainability. The formalization of this entity concludes an administrative process that began in the fall of 2024, following the establishment of a Managing Commission and the approval of statutes by the Assembly of Councilors.
With the creation of the Commonwealth “Valle del Alto Henares,” a new framework for intermunicipal cooperation is established, aimed at strengthening territorial cohesion and elevating the quality of life in this region of the province of Guadalajara.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
