The Beasain Town Council gave initial approval to the fiscal ordinances for 2027 during its October plenary session. Despite the general Consumer Price Index (CPI) experiencing a significant rise of 4.5%, the municipal government has chosen to use the core CPI (2.9%) as a reference to avoid excessive impact on citizens' finances. This decision received votes in favor from the PNV (9) and Podemos (1); the PSE-EE (2) abstained, and EH Bildu (5) voted against. Furthermore, the new tourist stay tax, the management of the Plazape bar, and the naming of the new square in Astigarraga as Pepe Mujica were unanimously ratified.
The review of municipal taxes and fees is one of the most strategic annual decisions, directly affecting citizens. Despite the general year-on-year CPI of 4.5% (driven mainly by rising food and fuel prices), the Council has decided to use the core CPI (2.9%) as a reference to alleviate the burden of these extraordinary increases. In addition to this general increase, a significant step has been taken in social protection: the tax benefits on Real Estate Property Tax (IBI) previously held by large families have been extended to other groups: single-parent families, victims of domestic or gender-based violence, and citizens in vulnerable situations. The percentage of the benefit will be calculated based on standardized family income, with a limit of up to 90%. For the first time, a gender perspective and inclusive language have been incorporated into all ordinances.
It is noteworthy that numerous services and fees affecting citizens' daily lives will remain unchanged (frozen): entrance fees and services for the Antzizar sports center and the Usurbe theater; charging points, the OTA parking service, and Protected Housing and Home Help services; Udalekuak (municipal summer camps), exam fees, and municipal publications. As a novelty in the fees section, the rates for signage and identification plates on niches in the Cemetery Service have been specified, and at the request of the Local Police, adjustments will be made to tow truck and vehicle impoundment fees.
The rest of the main issues proposed in the plenary session achieved unanimous agreement: the new Tourist Stay Tax, applicable to stays in tourist accommodations and establishments in Beasain (around 150 beds), establishing minimum scales agreed at the regional level with Goieki; the management of the Plazape Bar, awarded to the company Ardoa eta Azoka S.L. for an offer of 19,000 euros (VAT included) for a two-year term with the possibility of three one-year extensions; and the naming of the new square in Astigarraga as Pepe Mujica, confirming a 2025 motion. Additionally, the Municipal Euskaltegi (Basque language school) has been designated as a collaborating entity for managing grants for students aged 16-18 aiming for C1 level and for initial levels (A0-A2), and the final one-year extension for the Public Lighting Maintenance has been approved for Loyola Norte S.A.
The Governing Board, for its part, has made several important decisions to strengthen the municipality's infrastructure and social services. The Management Service for the new Gazteleku (youth center) has been awarded to the company Loiri Aisialdia eta Kirola, and the company Txita will be responsible for implementing a sustainable delivery service for purchases. Furthermore, the 3rd phase of the LED Technology for Public Lighting has been awarded to Tecuni, transitioning 80% of Beasain's town center to LED technology.
