Plan B for local development of Torreblanca, Castellón by Paul Elvere DELSART.pdf

1. Living heritage:
• Residents become co-authors of their image, encouraging intergenerational transmission.
2. Community cohesion:
• Workshops and unifying events bringing together residents, associations, and economic actors.
• Creation of a sense of belonging and local pride.
3. Openness and dialogue:
• Exchanges with other small towns and villages involved in the movement, fostering a solidarity network
at regional and national levels.
4. Inclusion:
• Involvement of diverse groups (youth, elderly, newcomers) in a common enhancement project.
5. Enhanced attractiveness:
• From the start of its materialization (first agreement signed between two municipalities, e.g.,
Torreblanca and Cabanes, then the Think and Do Tank LE PAPILLON SOURCE EL4DEV), the project
acts as a territorial showcase, attracting local and national media, curious visitors, artists, individual
entrepreneurs (consultants, digital nomads, social media influencers), and potentially new residents
seeking an active and inspiring environment.
6. Leverage for funding:
• Potential for the municipality to secure public aid (culture, rural revitalization, tourism) and private
partnerships.

Torreblanca as the first institutional supporter of Paul Elvere DELSART?

Legally, a Spanish town hall such as Torreblanca can, if it wishes and if it has budgeted for it, directly grant a subsidy to
an ideological influencer and individual entrepreneur like Paul Elvere DELSART.

Key points:
1. Legal basis
• Ayuntamientos (municipalities) can grant subsidies under Ley 38/2003, General de Subvenciones and
the corresponding Subsidy Regulations.
• This can be done through a public convocatoria (call for proposals) or a nominative grant included in
the municipal budget.
• Any aid must comply with competition rules and, if applicable, EU de minimis aid limits.
2. Decision-making process
• The municipal council (Pleno) or Junta de Gobierno Local must vote on the budget line and approve the
regulatory bases.
• These bases define: purpose of the aid (e.g., cultural and territorial promotion), criteria, amount,
required documents, and deadlines.
3. Types of possible support
• Direct subsidy: funds granted for a specific project (e.g., creation of a work, event, promotion
campaign for Torreblanca).
• In-kind support: free or reduced-rate provision of municipal premises, promotion via municipal
channels, logistics.
• Agreements: signing a specific agreement if the project is recognized as having municipal interest.
4. Practical realities in Torreblanca
• Small municipalities often have limited budgets, so direct cash aid is rare and usually comes via
provincial or regional calls.