The PP of Boadilla criticises Vox for its abstention on the construction of protected housing

The controversy in Boadilla del Monte

The recent decision by Vox to abstain from the vote for the approval of 108 protected homes has unleashed a wave of criticism from the municipal government of the Popular Party (PP) in Boadilla del Monte. This event, which occurred on May 28, has placed the party's stance on the need for affordable housing in the community at the centre of political debate.

The Municipal Company of Land and Housing (EMSV) was responsible for presenting the foundations for this new development, which will be located at Avenida Víctimas del Terrorismo number 25. The proposal received majority support, including votes in favour from the socialist councillor. However, Vox chose not to support this initiative, which generated discontent among PP members.

The mayor, Javier Úbeda, was quick to express his dissatisfaction with this situation. In his statements, he emphasised that "there's a lot of talk about national priority, but then they don't vote in favour of building homes for the neighbours." This statement highlights a contradiction between public promises and the concrete actions expected from political parties.

The 108 new homes add to other projects already underway within the municipality. Among them are the 158 protected homes built in Valenoso and the 524 units promoted under the Plan Vive by the Community of Madrid, aimed at affordable rental. This latter programme has recently opened its registration process.

The municipal government argues that over the past four years they have significantly increased the local residential stock. "We have put public and private housing on the market, as well as affordable rental options," municipal sources indicate. According to their calculations, this effort has increased the existing housing supply by nearly 6%.

With the formal approval, it is now up to the EMSV to initiate the necessary administrative procedures to establish the bases and criteria that will govern the allocation of these homes. The corresponding draw is expected to take place at the end of this year and will include storage rooms and garages as an integral part of each housing unit.