Albalate opens the regulations of the La Polar civic center for public consultation

The City Council of Albalate del Arzobispo has opened a 30-day public information period regarding the approval file for the municipal Regulations of the «La Polar» Civic Center, initially approved by the Plenary in the session of October 22, 2026. The announcement is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Teruel number 208, dated October 29, 2026, with the official reference 2026-3144.

The agreement is adopted under the protection of Article 49 of Law 7/1985, of April 2, regulating the Bases of the Local Regime; Article 56 of the Revised Text of the Local Regime; Article 140 of Law 7/1999, of April 9, on Local Administration of Aragon; and Article 130.2 of the Regulations on Assets, Activities, Services, and Works of Local Entities of Aragon, approved by Decree 347/2002, of November 19, of the Government of Aragon.

The period for submitting allegations is calculated from the day following the insertion of the announcement in the gazette. During that month, the file may be examined at the municipal offices, and any interested person may submit the claims they deem appropriate. If none are submitted, the agreement will be definitively approved without further procedure, as required by Article 140 of Law 7/1999.

A space designed for youth and seniors

The regulations define the center as a public premises under municipal ownership, created as a sociocultural infrastructure that hosts the City Council’s educational offerings. It is primarily aimed at the youth and elderly population of the municipality, with separate facilities for each group, and its installations include areas for leisure, conversation, reading, board games, and the use of computer equipment.

The text also establishes its headquarters at Plaza de la Iglesia, n.º 2, 44540 Albalate del Arzobispo (Teruel), and lists the services it will provide whenever possible:

• Spaces intended for meeting, gaming, and staying.
• Internet access.
• Reading area.
• Appropriate furniture.
• Television.

The usual hours will be from 15:00 to 20:00, although it will be the responsibility of the City Council to set and modify them according to activities, the time of year, or holidays. Access will be carried out through the control system established by the Council, using cards or means provided to authorized persons.

Free use, rights, and prohibitions

The use of the center will generally be free of charge, without prejudice to activities or services that may be subject to the payment of fees or public prices. Users will have the right to receive clear information about schedules and rules, to respectful and non-discriminatory treatment, to a suitable environment, to make suggestions and complaints, to participate in activities, and to the protection of their personal data.

In return, they must comply with the regulations, take care of the facilities, maintain order and cleanliness, respect schedules, and report any damages. The articles expressly prohibit, among other behaviors:

• Introducing dangerous objects or substances.
• Seriously disrupting the coexistence or operation of the center.
• Damaging or moving furniture and equipment without authorization.
• Accessing restricted areas.
• Consuming alcohol, narcotics, or psychotropic substances.
• Smoking or using products prohibited by current legislation.
• Engaging in discriminatory activities, harassment, violence, or threats.
• Carrying out commercial or profit-making activities without municipal authorization.
• Tampering with electrical, IT, or audiovisual installations without permission.

Misconduct and sanctions based on behavior

The regulations classify breaches as minor, serious, and very serious offenses and provide for measures proportional to the nature of the act, the intent, the damages, and the recurrence.

• Minor offenses: verbal or written warning, requirement to cease the behavior, and suspension of access to spaces or activities for a maximum of fifteen days.
• Serious offenses: written warning, suspension of access to the center or specific spaces for up to three months, and the obligation to repair or replace damaged assets.
• Very serious offenses: suspension of access to the center for up to six months and other legally provided measures.

The imposition of sanctions shall correspond to the competent municipal body, respecting the principles of legality, specificity, responsibility, proportionality, and the right to a hearing. The repair of damages shall be independent of the sanction, and facts that may constitute a crime will be brought to the attention of the competent body.

Assignment of spaces and limits of liability

Spaces may be assigned to associations, collectives, entities, or individuals when there is availability and the activity is compatible with the purposes of the center. Preference will be given to activities organized by the City Council, those of a social, cultural, or participatory nature, those aimed at youth and seniors, and those promoted by non-profit entities within the municipality.

The City Council will ensure the maintenance and security of the facilities, but it will not be liable for damages, loss, or theft of personal objects, money, or electronic devices brought into the center by users, nor for damages resulting from the users’ failure to comply with the rules, without prejudice to the financial liability that legally corresponds to it. The text is completed with provisions on security, hygiene and emergencies, complaints and suggestions, and the protection of personal data.

The regulation will enter into force once definitively approved and published in full in the provincial bulletin, and will be available to users at the center’s facilities. The period now open is the last opportunity for residents, associations, and groups from the municipality to correct or complete a text that will regulate the daily use of the main sociocultural facility of Albalate del Arzobispo.

Source: Official Bulletin of the Province of Teruel, no. 208, October 29, 2026, section I (Municipalities), page 22 (official reference: 2026-3144).