The public meeting of Aveiro's municipal executive scheduled for this Thursday includes on its agenda a PS proposal to move forward with a municipal strategy for the valorisation, protection, and revitalisation of traditional, historic, and local commerce.
The socialist elected members decided to prepare this proposal following political interventions in the municipal bodies about the difficulties experienced in commercial activity, with several historic establishments closing in recent months. The document, which already has around one hundred pages, presents almost thirty action measures, including the creation of a database of municipal shops available to members.
The proposal suggests that the work begin with the drafting of a regulation and the Merchant's Charter, also carrying out a current characterisation of the activity. The parties Livre and Iniciativa Liberal, which have representation in the Municipal Assembly, were involved in the elaboration of the proposal, in addition to associative representatives from commerce and specialists in the area.
According to councillor Rui Castilho, the proposal is not closed and anticipates having the adhesion of the municipal majority with its approval, arguing that it is important for everyone.
