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Legal Proceedings Over Public Works Department Restructuring

Published: December 2, 2025|housing-and-infrastructure|Gobierno de Canarias

Legal Challenge to Government Decree on Staffing Plan in Canary Islands

Overview

A court process initiated by the College of Civil Engineers challenges a recent government decree that modifies the staffing plan of the Public Works, Housing, and Mobility Department in the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands' Superior Court of Justice will review the administrative file related to this case, officially registered as case number 530/2025.

The move follows a legal complaint from engineers who argue that the decree, issued on July 29, 2025, alters job allocations without proper procedures, potentially impacting the department's ability to deliver public projects efficiently.

The court has summoned interested parties to present themselves within nine days of the bulletin's publication, signaling the next step in a legal process that could influence the department’s staffing and operational policies.

Context and Implications

This case underscores the ongoing tensions between professional associations and government agencies over administrative reforms.

"The outcome could mean changes in how public works projects are managed and staffed, affecting everything from infrastructure development to urban planning across the islands."

For residents, the resolution of this legal dispute will be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for future administrative adjustments and their oversight in the region.