Politics
This week, political news in Sant Just has been dominated by the 2027 municipal budget, which was initially approved at Thursday’s extraordinary council meeting, with a total of €42.6 million. Before the vote, Deputy Mayor Isabel Darder explained to Ràdio Desvern that the budget allocates more resources to public services, older people and children. Several tax changes were also provisionally approved, including a 3.4% increase in property tax (IBI) and a 50% surcharge on properties left vacant for more than two years without a justified reason.
Meanwhile, Monday marked the deadline to check and correct electoral register details ahead of the general election on 29 November. Applications for postal voting can be submitted until 19 November.
Society
On housing, the Sant Just Strike Committee called an open assembly on Tuesday to prepare for the general housing strike on 11 November, protesting against rising rents and evictions.
The Baix Llobregat County Council has approved its 2030 Urban Agenda, featuring 12 areas of action and 33 strategic projects.
Meanwhile, Justícia i Pau Sant Just has presented its programme for the 2026–2027 season, focusing on peace, human rights and solidarity, with the aim of reaching more neighbourhoods across the municipality.
A free creative sewing workshop for older people has also been announced at the El Mil·lenari Social Centre, starting on 26 October.
As for local events, La Nit de Sant Just al Carrer will now take place on 31 October, following a change of date due to the forecast of rain. The event will feature food, shopping promotions, music, circus performances and cabaret.
Culture
The Festes de Tardor (Autumn Festival) will be at the centre of cultural activities this weekend. On Saturday, the Camerata Sant Just Orchestra will perform a concert featuring Disney film soundtracks at the Mirador de Can Gelabert. In the evening, there will be a traditional correfoc (fire run), followed by concerts featuring Jacobs Duet and La Banda del Coche Rojo.
Sunday will see the return of Sant Just al Carrer, with stalls and activities along Avinguda de la Indústria. Ràdio Desvern will broadcast a special live programme from 11 am to 1 pm, followed by a DJ Carlitus set until 2 pm.
At the Ateneu, Maremeva Companyia will once again stage Això no és un musical! (This Is Not a Musical!) with two performances, on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the Arteneu Pintura exhibition will open on Monday, showcasing works by five artists from the organisation.
This week’s cultural programme has also included a screening of the documentary Les Culpables, exploring experiences related to abortion, as part of the Docs del Mes series, as well as the lecture Biografia insòlita de Gaudí (An Unusual Biography of Gaudí), delivered by Montserrat Rajadell and organised by AUGGE.
Finally, the Ateneu’s Factoria de Teatre has reached a record level of participation, with 106 students enrolled, and is preparing new theatre productions.
Environment
The Catalan Government expects that Collserola could begin reopening gradually between late November and the end of the year, through designated safe access corridors, depending on the evolution of African swine fever.
Sant Just has also launched a new information website about the mandatory canine DNA register, explaining the procedures and deadlines for DNA testing, which will remain free until 15 January 2027.
Sports
The 49th Cursa de Karts de Coixinets, scheduled for 7 and 8 November, is approaching the registration deadline with a positive response from participants. Organisers have confirmed 107 registered vehicles and at least two starting grids in each category.
Crime
The Mossos d’Esquadra have dismantled a cannabis-growing operation involving 715 marijuana plants inside a house in Sant Just. The operation, which followed an initial intervention by the Local Police, resulted in two arrests.
