The Budget of the Provincial Delegation of Toledo for 2026 consolidates a sustained investment policy and a decisive strengthening of economic cooperation with the municipalities, which once again concentrate the majority of provincial accounts. Investments and programs intended for the territory … municipal exceeds 62 million of euros and are configured as one of the central axes of the area of cooperation and infrastructure of the institution, led by the first vice president, Jesús Guerrero, and the deputy Manuela Lominchar.
The overall budget of the Provincial Council for the next financial yearput by public investment as an engine of growthterritorial cohesion and improvement of the quality of life throughout the province. In this context, real investments and capital transfers reach 48.76 million euros, which represents an increase of 5.66 percent compared to 2025. To this figure are added other investments and elements aimed at municipalities, job creation and attention to the rural world, in total exceeding 62 million euros.
These actions are financed almost entirely by own resources.which demonstrates the financial solvency of the provincial institution and its self-financing capacity. Among the main lines of action, the Provincial Local Cooperation Plans for Works and Services stand out, allocated 15.5 million euros; the Anejos programs, with 400,000 euros; the 7.2 million allocated to municipal infrastructure and equipment; and a game of 1.5 million for the Natural Disaster Fund.
One of the most significant increases concerns the subsidy allocated to current municipal expenses, which increases from 15 to 17 million euros, which represents an increase of 13.33%. This helpline is considered essential for ensure the provision of essential servicesparticularly in small and medium-sized municipalities, which face greater difficulties due to lack of personnel and material resources.
9.2 million for placement
The 2026 budget also includes the new Provincial Plan ‘Toledo employs +», endowed with 9.2 million euros, with the aim of promoting active employment policies, improving professional integration, supporting job creation and combating structural unemployment. The plan focuses on the groups most in difficulty access to the labor market, promotes equal opportunities and promotes fair access to employment.
The provincial plans are also reinforced with an increase of 1,750,000 euros, or 12.73% more than the previous year. Added to this is a very significant growth in the rural and urban investment program, which goes from 1 to 7 million euros, as well as an additional allocation of 600,000 euros for the support for the brigade service through external companies.
In the area of road infrastructure, the budget providesThe motorway operating concession contract for an amount of 11,040,250 eurosas well as 330,826 euros allocated to the cost of conservation and maintenance of municipal roads. In terms of mobility, the increase in the allocation for Astra agreements of 50,000 euros is also included, which represents an increase of 16.67% compared to the previous year. after the expansion of the system to the Sonseca metropolitan area. This assistance will cover 95% of the cost of municipal participation in the metropolitan system and will guarantee the continuity of an essential service for daily travel for professional, educational or health reasons.
The provincial budget also increases the agreement with the Civil Guardwhich increases from 250,000 to 275,000 euros in 2026, with the aim of strengthening safety on the province’s road network.
Concerning supramunicipal services, The Provincial Council allocates 21.82 million euros to support the Fire Fighting Consortium and rescue, the Environmental Public Services Consortium and the Fiscal Management Agency, which in 2026 achieves full financial autonomy. These contributions guarantee essential services in terms of security, environment and tax management, strengthening equity between municipalities.
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