Celso Bettencourt defends greater intervention by municipalities in housing

Celso Bettencourt, president of the Municipal Chamber of Câmara de Lobos, publicly defended that local authorities should assume a more active role in solving housing problems. During his statements, Bettencourt considered that municipalities cannot leave this responsibility exclusively in the hands of the Regional Government. This position arises in a context in which housing-related issues continue to be a growing concern, particularly in the Madeira region. The mayor of Câmara de Lobos understands that municipal intervention is essential to ensure more effective responses closer to the needs of the local population.