Corfu, November 22, 2025 – The Central Municipality of Corfu has issued an invitation for its 29th Municipal Council meeting of 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, at 7:00 PM. The session, which will be held both in person at the meeting hall of the Regional Unit of Corfu (former Prefecture building, Samara 13) and via teleconference, will cover 19 items on its agenda.
Key Agenda Items for Discussion
The upcoming meeting is set to address a range of crucial topics impacting the local community and administration. Among the most anticipated discussions is the approval of the operational regulations for the Garitsa and Anemomylos Grove, a significant green space within the municipality. This item, presented by Deputy Mayor Mr. Efthymios Poulimenos, aims to establish clear guidelines for the use and maintenance of the area.
Another prominent item involves the approval of operational regulations for several key cultural and historical sites, including the Municipal Theatre of Corfu, the Central Hall of the Historic Building of the Ionian Parliament, and municipal spaces in the Old Town such as Boschetto and the Palace Garden (former Art Café). Deputy Mayors Theofani Tsimpouli and Nikolaos Vradis will be the rapporteurs for this discussion.
Financial and Administrative Matters
Several financial and administrative issues are also slated for review. These include the approval of reintroducing an entrance fee for the Municipal Art Gallery and defining its cost, as well as the approval of operational regulations for the Municipal Choirs of the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality. Deputy Mayor Nikolaos Vradis will present these items.
Furthermore, the Council will consider the approval of 24-hour operation for the Registry Office service for 2026 and beyond, covering afternoon hours, Sundays, and public holidays. This proposal, also from Deputy Mayor Nikolaos Vradis, seeks to enhance public services.
Other financial discussions include the recognition of debt and payment of monetary compensation in lieu of milk provision for 2023 to two eligible employees in the Culture, Sports, and Youth Department, and compensation in lieu of Personal Protective Equipment for 2024 for employees in the Financial Services Directorate, specifically for Parking and the Warehouse. Deputy Mayor Theofani Tsimpouli will present the latter.
Environmental and Urban Planning Initiatives
Environmental concerns will also be addressed, with a discussion on a request for the immediate demarcation of a new seashore, the drawing of a beach zone, the demarcation of an old seashore, and the delimitation of all streams flowing into Lake Halikiopoulou. This critical environmental initiative will be presented by Mayor Mr. Stefanos Penintarchou Poulimenos.
The Council will also examine a request from the Sinarades Municipal Community Council regarding the operation of the biological treatment plant in Skafonas, with Mr. Dimitrios Merianos, President of the Sinarades Municipal Community, serving as the rapporteur.
Other Important Discussions
Additional agenda items include:
- Approval to open a new municipal account with Eurobank S.A. for the INTERREG ADRION 2020-2027 program project, acronym “CIRCUS.”
- Appointment of a rapporteur for expenditure clearance and project account manager for the Public Investment Program project “Development of Local Action Plans within the framework of the Greco Islands initiative of the NSRF 2021-2027.”
- Approval to initiate the process of naming the area opposite the Kapodistrias Mansion (Mouragia location) in the Municipal Community of Corfiots.
- Provision of an opinion to the Corfu Prefecture Land Service for the auctioning of positions in a section of the seashore and beach that can be granted for simple use, after a tender.
- Examination of requests from sports clubs and associations for the use of school premises for sports activities.
- Approval of the program for granting the use of the “Nafsithoio” Gymnasium to sports clubs and associations for sports activities.
- Approval to send a request to the Public Employment Service (DYPA) for their consent to the Municipality granting the use of buildings in the “Corfu V” settlement to the Corfu Social Protection and Solidarity Association (SYKOIPA).
- Approval of the 2024 balance sheet of the Public Benefit Enterprise of the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality “Corfu Municipal Regional Theatre.”
- Approval of the 2024 Financial Report of the Secondary Education School Committee of the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality.
- Determination of compensation for a Member of the Municipal Council of the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality for their participation in the meetings.
The meeting will be livestreamed, with a connection link available at bit.ly/3hdRFnR, ensuring transparency and public access to the proceedings.
Source: https://corfutvnews.gr/kerkyra-o-kanonismos-leitourgias-tou-alsous-sto-ds-tis-tetartis/
