Irun presents a 106 million euro budget project for 2027
The historic budget will focus on public services, security, and well-being, with an increase of 489,000 euros compared to the previous year.
By Gorka Uriarte Mendizábal
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The Irun City Council has presented a 2027 Municipal Budget project of 106 million euros, its highest figure ever, focusing on public services, security, and well-being.
The Irun City Council has presented a Municipal Budget project for the year 2027 amounting to 106 million euros, the highest figure in the municipality's history. Investments are particularly focused on public services and maintenance, security and coexistence, and citizen well-being, among other matters such as the city's economic boost or the commitment to sports facilities.
This proposal was presented today, Monday, November 2nd, in an Informative Commission before all political groups, who will now have a 20-day period to submit amendments and subsequently debate them in the ordinary Plenary session scheduled for December 18th. It is noteworthy that, compared to the previous fiscal year, these presented accounts represent an increase of 489,000 euros, equivalent to 0.46% more than in the previous fiscal year. These growing numbers reflect the sound economic and financial health enjoyed by the Irun council.
This increase is mainly justified by the improved contribution from the Municipal Financing Fund, which rises by 4.2 million euros (almost 7%) and accounts for 61.6% of total revenue. Added to this are a better forecast for direct tax collection (1.4 million euros more) and the incorporation of the new Tourist Stay Tax, which will be applied from January 1, 2027, with a projected revenue of 600,000 euros.
The first deputy mayor and delegate for Finance, Nuria Alzaga, and the second deputy mayor, Gorka Álvarez, presented the proposal in detail this morning. It is a budget that has been agreed upon and is open to negotiation with the other municipal groups, reinforcing an economic management approach based on efficiency and responsibility, as well as being oriented towards improving public services.
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"This budget highlights this Council's commitment to continue building a more cohesive Irun, where coexistence and security, social well-being, and the proper daily development of Irun's residents are a priority. We are once again reaching a historic figure as a result of responsible and efficient management, but above all, we are doing so by allocating resources to what truly matters: improving the quality of life for our neighbors, guaranteeing equal opportunities, and ensuring that no one is left behind. And all this with a clear objective: to maintain Irun as a well-cared-for, safe city committed to the well-being of all its citizens."
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"We have analyzed the city's needs when shaping these budgets, thus identifying where we need to focus to provide an adequate response in areas such as security, the improvement of our social policies, or the maintenance of the city. All this, without losing sight of those strategic and larger-scale projects that reflect our ambition as a municipality to continue growing, or further measures aimed at enabling citizens to work and pursue their life projects in their own city."
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"It is not just a list of numbers. It is a complete action plan that perfectly defines the model of city we defend and understand when it comes to doing politics."
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"The governance agreement has provided political stability to the city, the result of constant dialogue and negotiation between the two municipal groups, with each maintaining their political vision of things, but reaching important agreements that have allowed the city to move forward. In this context, the second and final budgets emanating from this coalition municipal government are presented, accounts that follow the path opened in the 2026 fiscal year. This is an ambitious budget that responds to the city's daily life, but also outlines the Irun of the future; budgets for all the people who make up Irun, strengthening public services, attending to the city's daily life, and with an eye on the Irun to come."
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"These budgets are not just a forecast of income and expenses; they are a roadmap that reflects our city model and our way of understanding municipal politics: being close to people, addressing the needs of the neighborhoods, and having the necessary ambition to drive the major projects that Irun needs."
Security and coexistence are paramount, with 11.4 million euros allocated as a priority in the budget's formulation. This represents an increase of 1.2 million euros for the Local Police, primarily due to the incorporation of 8 new officers and the renewal of the public space surveillance services contract, as part of a progressive expansion plan for 15 more agents by 2027.
Other allocations have been considered for actions outlined in the Strategic Security and Coexistence Plan 2027-2030. The council considers security a priority issue, reflecting the sentiment of citizens whose main demands align, hence it is the area with the largest percentage increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
The presented accounts maintain the commitment to investment in public roads and the improvement of public facilities and urban maintenance, with the largest portion of these budgets, 33.87 million euros, again allocated to these areas. This ongoing commitment by the Irun City Council to its citizens' daily lives is detailed in street cleaning, parks and gardens, maintenance, and public lighting, as well as the elimination of architectural barriers, ensuring universal accessibility in the city's streets and squares.
A notable item is the new contract for cleaning municipal facilities, costing 4.87 million euros (one million more per year), along with projects such as the Errotazahar elevator (600,000 euros), the renovation of the Municipal Conservatory's facade (520,000 euros), the improvement of pedestrian axes (300,000 euros), works in educational centers (340,000 euros), the asphalting campaign (325,000 euros), or the opening of the City Museum (300,000 euros).
Public facilities and their maintenance are secured, even with the opening of new spaces throughout the city, such as the interpretation center for the Irugurutzeta furnaces or the renovated Emigration Building in the San Miguel neighborhood, both inaugurated in 2026.
The Social Welfare area also continues to receive strong support, with nearly 12 million euros allocated, a 1.77% increase, enabling the continued provision of quality services to both the elderly and young people.
The proposal includes the promotion of policies and activities focused on these groups, with a social approach centered on the care and attention of those most in need, from municipal services to dedicated local spaces. The mental health program has been consolidated, a 'txoko' (community space) for memory is being created, and the home care service for the elderly continues, among other initiatives, alongside an increase in Emergency Social Aid (AES).
This section also includes the promotion of public housing in the city, such as the allocation for numbers 7 and 9 on Calle Mayor for the future construction of 14 public protection housing units and two commercial premises. This action is part of the Irun Housing Plan, which aims to initiate 1,000 protected housing units in various parts of the city over the next three years.
The City Council aims to continue its support for local businesses. With the new Market Hall underway, the 'K-Biziak' aid program will be boosted for the reactivation of local commerce and the rehabilitation of vacant premises on specific city streets, offering financial aid and rental subsidies for new businesses and entrepreneurs.
The initiative to host various city events throughout the year, which energize streets and squares and positively impact the local economy, is also maintained.
In terms of sports investments, both in municipal facilities and their maintenance, a significant amount is allocated. Specifically, 2 million euros are planned for replacing the turf at Stadium Gal and for improvements in municipal sports centers, including 320,000 euros for a glass facade at the Artaleku Sports Center, 200,000 euros for their maintenance, and 50,000 euros for improving changing rooms.
Furthermore, 300,000 euros are allocated for the project and construction management of the IAM Pavilion at Ficoba (totaling 1.9 million euros accumulated), and another 100,000 euros for the project and construction management of the Txenperenea sports facilities (totaling 450,000 euros). This commitment to sports is directly linked to the Participatory Budgets, as it is one of the most voted-upon subjects by citizens in the last edition.
In conclusion, the Finance delegate stated that "this proposal looks towards the future with enthusiasm and responsibility, as it is a true reflection of efficient management for the needs of this city and its residents," also thanking the municipal departments for their work and the importance of continued citizen collaboration in defining the city's priorities.
The current outstanding debt is very low (3.34%), explaining the good economic and financial health of the City Council. Finally, Alzaga extended an invitation "to all political groups to consider the different proposals they wish to put forward, with the aim of designing a budget project for all Irun residents."
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Irun (02/11/2026)
