The plenary endorses the proposal, from ERC, and another that advocates intensifying the presence of the Guàrdia Urbana in the so-called Gulf of Poblenou Triangle
The night noise suffered by residents of various areas of the city has reached the municipal plenary session of Barcelona this Friday, which has approved an ERC proposal that will lead to the installation of “sonometric controls & rdquor; in 11 points from the city.
The list of spaces in which residents report that they suffer discomfort that makes it difficult for them to rest includes these areas: Gràcia squares, Enric Granados street, the Poblenou Gulf Triangle, George Orwell square, Joaquim Costa street, Almirante Churruca street, Rogent street, Rambla del Poblenou, Allada Vermell street, Nou de la Rambla and Osca square.
One month after the sound level meters have been installed, the possibility of expanding the installation of the measuring instruments to other areas will be evaluated. The ERC proposal has been approved with the support of Barcelona en Comú, the PSC and Junts; the abstention of Valents, PP and the non-attached councilor Marilen Barceloand with the vote against Ciutadans
The right to rest
Ernest Maragallwho has defended the proposal, has stated: “Living and working in Barcelona has to mean being able to rest and sleep. That workers who get up early can catch their breath; that students can prepare for their exams”.
Eloi Badia, Councilor for Climate Emergency, has admitted that there are parts of Barcelona where the right to rest is being violated. Several are in the district he directs, Gràcia. Another particularly sensitive area is Poblenou. The Gulf Triangle SOS platformmade up of residents of the Parc i la Llacuna neighborhood of Poblenou, has been protesting for some time about the crowds that live in their area from Wednesday to Sunday. This week they have filed a complaint with the Síndic de Greuges.
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After the ERC proposal, another one from Ciutadans has been discussed on the same issue. The group has requested that security be reinforced in public spaces, with a greater presence of the Guàrdia Urbana to prevent large bottles. It has been approved unanimously.
The residents of Poblenou denounce that after the pandemic nightlife has skyrocketed, and they explain that although large bottles were already common in the past, they took place on weekends, when now they are a reality from Wednesday to Sunday. Residents of the SOS Triángulo Golfo platform explain that the option they have left is take sleeping pills to fall asleep.