Il-Qdusija Tiegħu l-Papa jilqa` t-talba tal-Kunsill Lokali Mellieħa

Family, Environment, EU Funds and Tourism among the Local
Council’s priorities
The family, EU funds, tourism and the environment were the local council’s main focus over the past months.
Works on the family park, which will include a recreational area, in Selmun have started in the past months. Rubble walls will be
built and 300 trees will be planted in a bid to retain the rural aspect. In the meantime, the park will include sports facilities which
so far are new to Mellieħa, such as an athletics track, a cycling course, as well as a multipurpose court. This may be used as a
basketball, netball and volleyball court.
The Mellieħa Local Council is also awaiting the green light from the authorities to start constructing a new playground in Mellieħa
Heights.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH –
re-launch in Santa Maria Estate
Aimed at the protection of our community, the Għaqda Residenti
ta’ Santa Maria Estate in collaboration with the Mellieħa Local
Council has just re-launched the Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme during a conference held on Sunday 25th. April 2010
at the Mellieħa Primary School Hall.
After an introductory speech by myself as Vice-Mayor and
Councillor responsible for the Protection of the Community,
amongst other responsibilities entrusted to me, the audience
was presented with a paper by Dr. Robert Patiniott who has
made an enormous effort and went out of his way many a
time to revive this scheme in the estate. Other guest speakers
who gave a valuable contribution during this event were Mr.
Natalino Bezzina from the Department for Civil Protection, Mr.
Ray Zammit Assistant Commissioner from the Malta Police
Force, a representative from Alberta - Fire and Security and
a representative from Atlas Insurance who are sponsoring this
scheme.
When I was contacted by Dr. Robert Patiniott on behalf of the
Santa Maria Residents’ Association, to give my assistance in
re-introducing this scheme, I gladly accepted and promised
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The Dutch Ambassador visit
to Mellieħa Laetitia Lippits
On 2 March 2010 the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Rob
Gabriëlse and I, Laetitia Lippits, Deputy Head of Mission,
visited Mellieħa at the invitation of Robert Cutajar, Mayor of
Mellieħa. In the morning we were welcomed at the Mellieħa
Local Council office by Robert Cutajar. In his introduction
he spoke of the locality of Mellieħa, its unique heritage, the
people, events and activities. We were informed of places of
interest worth visiting, like historical attractions and natural
sites. After a nice cup of coffee we left for a guided tour to
the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and the World War
II Shelters. The next visit was to the Valley of Wied Għajn
Żejtuna at Santa Marija Estate, by chance not far from where
I reside. The chairman of the Association of Residents,
Sammy Vella, showed us around and explained about the
ongoing project. The last visit was to the project Koperattiva
Rurali Manikata, the agricultural hub of Mellieħa. From that
place you have a beautiful view overlooking the valley, large
stretches of soil bordered by rubble walls. We were offered
a delicious lunch and I bought some fine products produced
by the Koperattiva. At the end the Ambassador planted a
tree (picture) and thanked everybody for their hospitality.
Once again we want to thank everybody who made this day
a success and I can say that we were impressed by the
opportunities Mellieħa has to offer.