The City Council orders the closure of the traditional aviaries of La Rambla for Thursday. It is until Thursday, July 11 at 9:00 am that the merchants of the old aviaries of La Rambla have time to leave the city. The keys will be taken away from those who remain on site that day.
Closure of the traditional aviaries of La Rambla
It should be noted that this measure affects eleven aviaries. This announcement was made known last June 23 by means of a written report, in which the merchants were informed that they had 10 working days to leave the stalls located in the middle of the promenade. This is the last day to leave the stalls located in the middle of the promenade. This is the last day to remain in the kiosks. Also, the City Council Markets and Representatives of the Commerce area confirmed to EFE that on July 11 at 9:00 am they will make a tour of La Rambla. This with the objective of checking who has left the activity and thus request the keys to those who remain in the place.
Merchants do not want to leave the site
The announcement of the merchants before this action is their announcement that they do not intend to abandon their stalls. Because there are well-founded judgments in their favor, and have filed appeals. On the other hand, Xavier Cuenca, the spokesman for the former aviaries “we have filed two administrative disputes in a Court of First Instance in which we have requested injunctive relief”. It should be noted that these stallholders are requesting that the decision taken by the city council be suspended as they consider that there are no firm sentences. In addition, there is no court order guaranteeing the eviction and there is no urgency whatsoever. This is due to the fact that the remodeling works of La Rambla do not harm the space that was estimated to be occupied until 2026.
City Council wants to protect merchants
In this sense, Cuenca has ensured that the precautionary measures that the council wants is to protect traders before the closure of the traditional aviaries, so that they continue to work in place. It has also stressed that a week ago went to the European Court of Human Rights this considered that fundamental rights have been violated. This is a presentation that carries a “contentious claim” that has been previously presented in the Spanish justice.
Cuenca referred to the proposal
On the other hand, Cuenca has referred to the proposal he has made to traders in order to voluntarily hand over the keys of the stops of La Rambla at the end of the year. This in exchange for allowing them to continue working, withdrawing any legal proceedings that are underway. Despite the fact that the consistory has not provided answers to the approach of the closure of the traditional aviaries, and sources of the administration have indicated that they are aware of it, but that “continues with the regulated procedure to act with all the guarantees and in the general interest”.
Closure of traditional aviaries: Decision taken after several court rulings
It is a decision that forces the closure of the stalls of the former aviaries, a decision taken after the Supreme Court ruling of last May 28. It was considered that there is no violation of fundamental rights. Also, as an essential decision to carry out the eviction order of these stalls. This is a claim of traders was after being promoted by Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) with the aim that these spaces are declared intangible cultural heritage of Catalonia. A proposal that was not finally approved in the Parliament.
Closure of traditional aviaries: Continuity of the process to put an end to the activity
After these judicial resolutions the administration has given continuity to the process to put an end to the activity of the concessions ended its validity. Finally, it has been reported from the city council that from now on a study will be made to know the ideal time for the demolition of the stops. This according to the progress of the works of reform of the Rambla that are already being executed. The closure of the aviaries on La Rambla on Thursday marks the end of an era for this iconic Barcelona promenade. Reflecting a shift towards stricter animal protection policies in the city. That’s why July 11, when the measure comes into effect, will be a significant day for Barcelona, which faces the challenge of balancing tradition and modernity as it evolves into a more ethical and responsible city.
