Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa PIOC

05/11/2026

Get one or more. Let us improve Orihuela Costa, our town, before the Orihuela politicians destroy it.
Pide uno ó más y vamos a mejorar nuestra ciudad, Orihuela Costa antes de que los políticos de Orihuela la destruyan.

05/11/2026

In early 2022 we sent this letter to at the time Sarah Jane and Hugh Elliot, all we got back was “ not much we can do”. It’s not much better today, leave us your stories.

Here is a copy of the letter of concern sent to the consulate and our Ambassador.

For the attention of :- The Consul Sarah Jane Morris and Ambassador Hugh Elliott

Dear Sarah Jane and Hugh

We write to bring to your attention a growing and worrying problem in Orihuela Costa.

As you are aware, we are very active in convincing people, especially the Ex-Pat community to register on the Padron to be able to become permanent residents, more importantly to be on the Voting register in preparation for the Elections in May 2023.

But, what we are finding out from many people the past few months, is that they are being turned away from the Padron Office in the Town Hall in Playa Flamenca Orihuela Costa, therefore not able to register as permanent residents.

Here are a few of the excuses that are being given by the staff in the Padron office.

1. "You didn’t make an appointment, we will get back to you". But the people did make an appointment!

2. "You have to go to the Suma office".

3. "Sorry we don’t know how to put you on the register ?"

4. "Because of Brexit you are not allowed to vote".

This situation was highlighted recently at the Brexit presentation organised at the Town Hall chaired by Pedro Heredia Ortiz, Several people were upset and angry that they had been turned away, been refused Residencia and had lodged an Appeal.

Please can we ask for your assistance in looking into this situation as soon as possible, as we believe this is an unjust and illegal tactic, creating obstacles to keep the voting numbers low here on the coast.

Residents who have lived in Orihuela Costa far longer than the 3 years, uninterrupted as required to vote, want to exercise their right to vote in the next local elections, possibly stand as a Candidate.

We know from past experience, as the elections get nearer that the staff create obstacles, but this time is much more serious, which is why they seem to be using excuses of Brexit.

We know that by law the staff should ask everyone wanting to go on the Padron if they want to exercise their right to vote, but, the staff do not ask, therefore, the people do not know they can vote as is their democratic right .

In 2007 elections,12,000 Voting papers were not delivered due to the bad postal addresses situation. Since then we have campaigned for our voting rights in Orihuela Costa.

We hope that you can help the British community living in Orihuela Costa of this serious state of affairs.

They are being denied so many services and the infrastructure is not in place in Orihuela Costa, to live their dream in Spain.

We value your advice and support and look forward to your response.

Kind regards

Norah Bond, Peter Houghton,Roman Jimenez Gil And Priscilla Cromie PIOC

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

🇪🇸 PIOC APOYA LA MANIFESTACIÓN POR UNOS COLEGIOS DIGNOS

📅 Sábado 7 de noviembre de 2026

La educación de nuestros hijos debe ser una prioridad. Orihuela Costa necesita colegios con instalaciones adecuadas, suficientes recursos y condiciones dignas para alumnos y profesores.

Manifestarse pacíficamente es una forma de exigir soluciones y defender el futuro de nuestros niños.

¡PIOC apoya a las familias y anima a los vecinos a participar!

🇬🇧 PIOC SUPPORTS THE DEMONSTRATION FOR BETTER SCHOOLS

📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026

Our children's education must be a priority. Orihuela Costa needs schools with proper facilities, sufficient resources and decent conditions for pupils and teachers.

Peaceful demonstrations are an important way to demand improvements and defend our children's future.

PIOC supports local families and encourages everyone to take part!

🖤 Acude con camiseta negra. / Wear a black T-shirt.

05/11/2026

Hoy lo hemos pasado bien un rato frente al ayuntamiento. Los trabajadores del ayuntamiento lo están haciendo bien y no hay colas apreciables.

Today we have enjoyed going there and the town hall workers doing well.
Tomorrow we will be going just to check
Next week we will have a tea party outside the town hall.

03/11/2026

Up to 1015 am ok. But then no one is working at the padrón. 40 people waiting Now at 1120 am and still no one at the padrón Office. Crazy this town hall. Came back 2 workers at 1120 with 40 people waiting. We will be tomorrow there at 1000 am till 1130 am. We wil complain in writing.

Hasta las 1015 bien en la oficina del padrón. Pero luego los trabajadores se marcharon y ahora hay más de 40 personas esperando. Es una locura este ayuntamiento. Han vuelto 2 trabajadoras a las 1120 am con 40 personas esperando. Vaya verguenza del ayuntamiento. Estaremos mañana alli a las 1000 hasta las 1130. Hare una queja al ayuntamiento.

03/11/2026

Ok up to 1015. Then no one working and got more than 30 people waiting. It is not normal.

Hasta las 1015 ok pero luego no hay nadie trabajando en el padrón y a las 1115nmas de 30 personas esperando. Este ayuntamiento es una falsa.

02/11/2026

Unas 100 personas han asistido hoy, 2 de noviembre, a la reunión de PIOC en el Emerald Isle. Durante algo más de una hora, Priscila, secretaria del partido, y Román Jiménez, presidente, han abordado varios asuntos que afectan al futuro de Orihuela Costa.

El tema principal ha sido el peligro que supondrá para la Costa el enorme gasto que el Ayuntamiento plantea para los próximos cuatro años en Orihuela ciudad y alrededores. Las inversiones previstas en el polígono industrial, la ciudad deportiva y otros proyectos de Orihuela harán inviable las mejoras que precisa Orihuela Costa, y nos llevarán a una enorme deuda que el ayuntamiento pagará vendiendo las parcelas municipales de Orihuela Costa y dejándonos sin parcelas para el desarrollo de los servicios de nuestra ciudad.

Orihuela Costa sigue necesitando soluciones. Ya no nos creemos nada de las promesas de los políticos de Orihuela ciudad. Por eso debemos organizarnos y participar.
Si no lo hacemos nosotros, el ayuntamiento destruirá Orihuela Costa como está haciendo ahora mismo por ejemplo con las playas, los colegios,el centro de salud, la inseguridad...
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Around 100 people attended today’s PIOC meeting, 2 November, at the Emerald Isle. Priscila, the party’s secretary, and Román Jiménez, its president, discussed several issues affecting the future of Orihuela Costa.

The main focus was the danger that the Town Council’s enormous planned spending over the next four years will pose to the Costa. Proposed investment in the industrial estate, the sports complex and other projects in Orihuela will tie up funding needed to improve our services and infrastructure for years to come.

Orihuela Costa continues to need solutions. That is why we must organise, get involved and secure representation that stands up for our residents’ needs.

Thank you to everyone who attended for your support and commitment.