Environment
This week, the expansion of the shared solar self-consumption radius to 5 kilometers was announced, a measure that will allow more residents of Sant Just Desvern to access locally generated solar energy even if they do not have space to install their own panels. A new 100% reduction in the variable part of the waste collection tax was also announced for residents who practice home composting, an initiative aimed at reducing organic waste collection and promoting more sustainable habits.
Sports
SEAS organized a conference on mountain safety as part of the ‘Salut i Muntanya’ cycle, which will conclude with a guided hiking trip to Els Ports. In addition, Sant Just Desvern will experience a historic day with the passage of the Tour de France through Carretera Reial on July 5, following modifications to the route originally planned through Collserola. Service disruptions on the TRAM network were also announced due to the 46th El Corte Inglés Race, with partial interruptions on lines T1, T2 and T3 on Sunday, May 10.
Politics
ERC Sant Just will present its future candidate for the municipal elections during a public event on May 16 at the Claustre de Les Escoles. During the week, PSC Sant Just spokesperson Isabel Darder also appeared on Ràdio Desvern in an interview focused on local political affairs, security issues and municipal management.
Culture
Popular culture and artistic activities have played a major role in local news this week. Sant Just will host a new edition of the traditional street parade on May 23, featuring guest groups, giants, sardana dancing and live music. Espai Carme Malaret paid tribute to Antoni Mercader on the first anniversary of his death, while La Vall Festival announced the full line-up for its fifth edition, featuring emerging artists and alternative music.
Casal Popular La Sala will celebrate its anniversary on May 9 with family activities, a paella contest and a round table discussion on popular festivals. AUGGE has also organized the lecture ‘El Dorado and Other Myths of the Conquest of America’, led by historian Ariadna Baulenas.
In addition, the winning works of the 38th Catalan Prose and Poetry Contest can now be consulted on the website of the Local Catalan Language Service. This week also saw the participation of the Sant Just-based company Mare Meva in the 3Cat talent show ‘Ben parit’, aimed at young creators.
Commerce
The Spring Festival will return on May 10 with around fifty stalls, family activities, live music and food stands spread across Joan Maragall Park and Carrer Major. The event will also include workshops, games, a road safety park and an exhibition of emergency service vehicles.
Mobility
The City Council has promoted several initiatives to strengthen sustainable mobility in the municipality. Highlights include the new bike lane on La Riera, increased frequency on the JM bus line to every 10 minutes, and the introduction of a green parking zone in the Sagrat Cor neighborhood.
Education
Nursery schools in Sant Just Desvern joined the 0-3 education sector strike called for May 7 and 20 to demand better working and educational conditions, lower student ratios and more resources for early childhood education. At the same time, the Sant Just Educational Network organized a new edition of ‘Divendres al parc’, an afternoon of games, workshops and participatory activities for children and families.
Youth
Sant Just Desvern will launch Summer Fest! this year, a new youth leisure program featuring four themed events between May and September in different parts of the municipality. The program will include a Wild West Party, a Pool Party, a Holi Fest and an Extreme Sports event.
Society
The week was also marked by the announcement of a new edition of the solidarity concert in support of the Càritas food bank, combining live music and food collection on May 14. Meanwhile, the educational and social community mourned the death of Manel Filella, former headmaster of Montseny School and a prominent figure in the cultural and educational life of Sant Just Desvern.
You can check all upcoming activities in Sant Just at this link.
