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Public Relations Manager & Office Manager
We are currently recruiting for two professionals to work within the association. Reference 1: Public Relations Manager The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association require an experienced Public Relations Manager. The Ideal candidate will have proven experience...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter – September 2013
Welcome to the September edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a file below. Firstly may we apologise for the lateness of this newsletter. Having enjoyed a break during the month of August we are now back at work refreshed and looking forward with...
Petition in response to the Repsol study for oil exploration
A deadline is approaching for presenting a contra argument to the Repsol study for oil exploration off the coast of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura. Attached below is a petition with space for 9 signatures, unfortunately this is only available in Spanish at the moment,...
Spanish classes for foreigners in Playa Blanca
A Spanish class aimed at foreigners living in the municipality of Yaiza has been confirmed. Any residents aged over 18 who would like to take part in a beginners Spanish class should contact either the Cabildo or the Ayuntamiento of Yaiza from the 27th August to 27th...
Gazette Article: Unite to fight
Terraza Zen & Restaurante Getaria
We are pleased to welcome new members Terraza Zen and Restaurant Getaria, situated at the Club de Golf in Costa Teguise. Terraza Zen Gin and Cocktail Bar has a wonderful relaxing spacious area with views over the golf course and surrounding areas. It has comfortable...
Playa Blanca Villa Management & Pool Services
We would like to extend a warm welcome to new members Playa Blanca Villa Management and Playa Blanca Pool Services. Owners Matt and Alison offer a bespoke, complete villa management package, tailored to clients’ needs. Matt is also an ATI certified pool and spa...
August edition of your LBA newsletter
Welcome to the August edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a PDF file below. The summer holidays are finally here and the good news is that there are plenty of visitors to the island. The forecast for the remainder of the year and into 2014 looks...
Summer Soccer Camp in association with Stoke City FC in Lanzarote
Club Deportivo Unión Puerto del Carmen: Plans for the coming season and beyond Over the last two seasons Puerto del Carmen FC have been at the forefront of youth development here in the Tias/Pto del Carmen area as well as in Lanzarote in general. You only have to look...
No to Oil Signatures presented to Global Action Lanzarote office
The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association today collected and handed in a large number of signatures to Ezequiel Navío, at the Cabildo offices. Ezequiel Navío is the director of the Oficina Acción Global at the Cabildo of Lanzarote, and works closely with the...
Oil Drilling v Renewable Energy
We have been sent a quantity of documents, videos and website links from the Oficina de Acción Global to support the campaign against oil in the Canaries.(Simply click the image to access the full PDF document) https://vimeo.com/61553958 Oil drilling...
No Oil Canarias campaign
The association has been asked to collaborate with the Oficina de Acción Global, in gaining signatures to say that the 3 companies involved in the announced drilling are not welcome in the Canaries. This is not a boycott of their products; it is to lend support to the...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter July 2013
Welcome to the July edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a PDF file below. The schools are breaking up for the long summer holidays and for many it’s time to pack the suitcases, fetch the sun cream from the back of the cabinet, and head for the...
Property Owners Update July 2013
This is our update on the situation regarding the licensing of villa rentals. How we now see the situation developing and our proposals on how we continue in our mission to legalize villa rentals. We started this project in August 2012 following the inaugural meeting...
Gazette Article: Property Owners Must Face A Long Battle For Justice
The Canarian government’s decision on 29th May to enact new laws in relation to private property tourism, while not unexpected, have at least given clarity to the many thousands of private owners here on Lanzarote that they have a fight on their hands to ensure that...
Europe the problem or the solution
We recently informed you that LBA President Daniel Trigg had been invited to speak at the Convention `Europe the problem or the solution´ held on Saturday 15th June 2013. The main speaker was Manuel Medina Ortega. The convention was to address the relationship we have...
Oil in the Canaries – Meeting Sunday 30th June 2013
A meeting has been arranged for Sunday 30th June by the Commission Insular and Ezequiel Navío - Director Officinal Acción Global of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, to discuss the current situation in respect of oil in the Canaries. The meeting will take place at Casa...
Sunbeds to return to Puerto del Carmen
Last month we informed you that the due to an issue between the Ayuntamiento and the company that provided the sunbeds on the beaches in Tias, the beds had all been removed. We are pleased to report that around 13 tenders have been received to supply the beds and...
Energy Performance Certificate
We have previously informed you about the new legislation that states that from June 1st 2013 you are required to have an Energy Performance Certificate if you intend to sell or rent properties in Spain. An energy certificate will have to be produced by all vendors,...
Welcome Willem
This month we are pleased to welcome new member Lanzarote based photographer and Web Designer, Willem De Meerleer. Willem has lived on the island for many years and is the official photographer for the annual Ironman event. Willem is offering special rates to all LBA...
Premium Membership
Many members are now taking advantage of our new level of membership ` Premium´. This new level gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you can rely on us to assist you in every area where you may need help or advice. We can take care of all your paperwork. Premium...
Member Interview with Patricia from Picnic
Member Interview with Patricia Betancort Ramos who with her partner Jose Riverol owns Picnic cafe/bar in Puerto Del Carmen. LBA Hola Patricia, Thanks for meeting us, we know things are particularly hectic for you right now, as well as owning Picnic you have another...
Football Tournament This Saturday
The Torneo Triangular Internacional Juvenil 2013 football tournament will be held at the Campo de Futbol in Puerto del Carmen. 17:00 Sub 16 El Norte v El Sur 19:00 Puerto del Carmen v San Bartolome 20:00 Watford F.C. v San Bartolome 21:00 Puerto del Carmen v Watford...
Fun day and fund raising event
Sunday 19th May saw a fantastic turn out for the Lanzarote Business and Residents Association, annual Go Karting Grandprix, organised in conjunction with Go Karting San Bartolome. 16 teams took part in what turned out to be a fast and furious finish with the Winners...
LBA Regional Representatives Meeting At the Annual General Meeting
In February we discussed plans to have a number of members taking responsibility for areas across the island. This was voted upon and the motion was accepted. For the North Area the representatives are Ian Slade, Brian Wicks and Paul Kelly. For the Central Area John...