The decision to postpone the session, initially scheduled for this Monday, was jointly proposed by the PSPV-PSOE, Compromís, and EU-Podem groups, with support from Vox. The deputy mayor and commission president, Manuel Villar (PP), recalled that the agenda included the debate of the conclusions.
According to Vox spokesperson Carmen Robledillo, the July 30th meeting only approved the presentation of the conclusions, not their immediate debate. Therefore, she believes the new date clarifies the work schedule.
Robledillo explained that during the July session, access was requested to emails between former Urban Planning councilor Rocío Gómez and former Finance councilor, as well as messages between departments. These communications have not been provided, with Villar citing privacy reasons. The groups argue this refusal has limited available information.
The left-wing parties (PSPV-PSOE, Compromís, and EU-Podem) have announced they will demand an extraordinary plenary session to debate the conclusions openly for the public. Deputy socialist spokesperson Ana Barceló emphasized the need for this public debate to allow citizens to draw their own conclusions.
Compromís spokesperson Rafa Mas strongly criticized the case management, calling it 'the biggest urban planning scandal in protected public housing in Spain' and predicting it could be the 'political tomb' for the PP and Luis Barcala. Meanwhile, EU-Podem councilor Manolo Copé questioned the commission's usefulness, deeming it 'useless'.
Robledillo confirmed that the next and likely final session will be on October 2nd at 9:30 AM, expressing hope that it will conclude what she termed 'the biggest urban planning scandal in this city'.
The so-called 'Les Naus scandal,' which came to light in late January, has already led to several resignations, including former Urban Planning councilor Rocío Gómez, a municipal general director, and a regional official responsible for reviewing files. The matter has also resulted in a judicial investigation and the creation of two commissions of inquiry, one at Alicante City Council and another at Les Corts Valencianes, to determine political responsibilities.
