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Permanent low emissions zone to be regulated
Mobility. The by-law will come into force on 1 January 2020 and affect 125,000 vehicles in the next four years.
This autumn sees the best in environmental films on offer in Barcelona
The best in environmental films are coming to Barcelona this autumn, inviting the city’s residents to reflect on the great challenges facing the planet.
Next step forward to turn Port Olímpic into a sea-facing space for citizens
Urban planning. The Government Commission is taking the relevant administrative steps and the remodelling project will start at the end of the year.
Greater control of shared hand scooters without a licence in public spaces
Mobility and transport. The City Police have handed out 1,500 fines and decommissioned 33 hand scooters in the last month.
Be a part of sustainable mobility!
Mobility. A new edition of European Mobility Week is being held from 16 to 22 September, again making the most of this year’s festivities for La Mercè to include Car Free Day in the programme of activities.
Alerts for strong winds and rough seas deactivated
Safety and prevention. The Barcelona Fire Service was called out 77 times to tackle incidents relating to strong winds.
Over 300 marine species live together in the Parc dels Esculls
Environment. The artificial reef simulates a natural rocky seabed and was created in 2003 to recover biodiversity along the coast.
The three pillars of La Mercè 2019: festivities, tradition and Lebanese culture
La Mercè. Hundreds of concerts, shows and activities for people of all ages, from 20 to 24 September.
Private vehicles the main cause of pollution in Barcelona
Health. Cutting air pollution levels would prevent over four hundred deaths a year.
How to get in touch with Barcelona City Council
There are various ways for submitting queries, suggestions and complaints, as well as alerting municipal services about issues or incidents in public spaces.