Current affairs
This week has been marked by emergency management in response to strong winds, with the municipal Emergency Committee activated to coordinate services and ensure safety. No serious incidents were reported, and non-urgent activities were suspended until conditions improved. The participation of municipal spokespersons in a debate on ETV Llobregat was also announced, aimed at addressing local political developments and strengthening spaces for the exchange of ideas.
Education
In the education sector, initiatives have been promoted to guide families through educational transitions, including workshops on the move to early childhood education and the transition to secondary school. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was also marked with a roundtable discussion at Institut Sant Just to encourage STEM vocations and challenge stereotypes. At the same time, the Children and Adolescents Participation Space has renewed its members, opened new places and reviewed five years of projects, involving more than 140 participants.
Transport
The restructuring of bus lines L20, L21 and L85 will come into effect on 16 February, with the aim of reducing travel times and improving connections with Rodalies commuter rail and Metro line L1. The changes will strengthen services in the Montesa and Sanfeliu neighbourhoods and enhance intermodality with rail and metro networks.
Urban planning
Several measures have been presented to improve accessibility and comfort in public spaces, including the installation of a new pergola in Plaça de la Pau, featuring vegetation and renewed paving, and the widening of the passage linking Carretera Reial with the Basses de Sant Pere park. A further intervention has also been announced to create a more accessible urban environment across the municipality.
Environment
Key developments include the publication of the provisional allocation list for municipal allotments, with 73 applications received and a deadline of 23 February to amend documentation. In addition, Sant Just has reached a historic high in selective waste collection, at 66.8%, alongside a 4% reduction in residual waste and strong public participation in recycling services such as the waste collection center and recycling points.
Commerce
The opening of a new churro shop on the Rambla has also been announced, operating under a temporary municipal license, restoring a traditional service, and expanding the local retail offer.
Culture and society
The cultural program has been particularly active, with Carnival 2026 celebrations culminating in a parade featuring a new route and the participation of local schools. Several parent associations have prepared creative and socially aware parade groups. The Ateneu will host a discussion on sport and politics, while the University Extension Classroom is organizing a lecture on the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. The nomination of local writer Silvana Vogt for the Finestres Narrative Awards has also been announced.
The Ateneu de Sant Just has launched the process to renew its governing board, with a new candidacy and a General Assembly scheduled for April. The call has also opened for the 38th Catalan Prose and Poetry Competition, aimed at promoting creativity and the use of the Catalan language.
The week concluded with the appearance of soprano Soledad Cardoso on Ràdio Desvern, where she presented an innovative version of Handel’s Messiah at the Teatre de Sarrià, combining Baroque music with contemporary dance to offer a new stage experience.
