Tala
newsletter November 2015
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TAX 2015 - Payable to the Tax Authorities in
Paphos
Just a reminder that this tax should be
paid to the authorities by 30 November to qualify for the discounts.
Payment can be made via Jccsmart, at any Cypriot bank or direct at the tax
office [although if you pay at
the tax office you will not qualify for the
additional 2.5% discount].
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TAX – LOCAL – Payable to Tala Council
This tax will be payable, as in previous years, to
Tala Council. This local tax is payable
once you have your
title deeds. Demand
notices are not issued and it is the responsibility of every property owner to
settle
their accounts. Please note that payment must be made before 18th December to avoid payment of a 25%
penalty. Those who, through choice or necessity, have yet to have their house value included on their
title deeds, only pay on the value of the land they hold title to.
their accounts. Please note that payment must be made before 18th December to avoid payment of a 25%
penalty. Those who, through choice or necessity, have yet to have their house value included on their
title deeds, only pay on the value of the land they hold title to.
If you have only acquired your title deeds this
year, please take your title deeds into the Council office when
you go to pay
this tax.
CEMETERY
I can now advise that the
cemetery is available for use and plots
will be at the price of €850, or €900 if a double plot [ie with deeper depth to
cater for two bodies] is required. As
notified in the last newsletter, plots are available for pre-purchase at the
price of €750, or €800 for a double plot.
Plots numbered 72-99 will be the first batch of plots released. A plan of the cemetery is on www.talanews.blogspot.com under New Cemetery Plan, News.
The plot price for those who have
not paid the cemetery tax, or for those who are non-Tala residents, will be
€2,000.
TALA SQUARE
I recently had a meeting with the
Minister of the Interior and raised the subject of EU funding for this mature
[ie all permits obtained] project. We
are ready to start work on the first phase of the works [which will be funded
by Tala Council as their share of the project cost] but I wish to ensure that
the balance of the funding will be available so that the project can be
concluded. I have been promised a
prompt response.
RECYCLING/GARDEN
WASTE/FLY TIPPING
Due to the fly tipping which has
taken place at the Stephanie recycling area, and following complaints from the
owner of the plot adjacent to the bins, the recycling units have been moved in
part to the car park at Tala Monastery Cats and the balance alongside the
approach road to the Monastery.
Regarding those who continue to
dump garden and other rubbish around the village, please note that the Council
is now fining those caught. If you see
anyone fly tipping please advise their registration number and location of
tipping to either the council office or to Cathi on toffee@primehome.com.
If possible a photograph of the vehicle and/or items dumped would be
appreciated.
The Government operated site for
garden waste recycling [Green Point]
is now open at Akoursos, in an old quarry on the left hand
side of the road to Akoursos village. No charge is made for using the site.
However, it is only open on the following days:
Monday 0800 – 1800
Wednesday 0800-1800
Friday 0800-1800
Saturday 0900-1500
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday CLOSED
Options for garden waste:
1
Branches,
palm leaves and tree cuttings - Taken by the householder to the free site above or the new site mentioned under Item 6 below where a charge will be levied.
2
Collection
of up to 2 bags of garden waste [excluding branches, palm leaves and tree
cuttings] by the refuse collectors.
Note, however, that priority will be given to household rubbish and
garden waste may not always be taken if refuse levels are higher than usual.
3
Purchase
orange Tala Council bags at the Council office if heavy duty bags are
needed. They should then be left out
for the refuse collectors who will remove up to 2 bags at a time, or taken to one
of the private sites, or collection arranged by Andreas. Any blue Tala Council bags which you already
have should be disposed of in the same way.
4
Take
any bags to the private garden waste centre in Tala [Andreas] – a charge will be
made of €1 for the first bag, and €0.50
for each additional bag. The site is
open Tuesday 0900-1200, and Saturday 0900-1200 and 1400-1600]. However, if you phone Andreas beforehand,
arrangements can be made to open up outside of these times, if required.
5
Arrange
for collection by the above private garden waste collector – the charge will
depend on the volume/vehicle required.
Please also bear in mind that the
private garden waste collector will pick up domestic appliances free of
charge. There is a drop off fee for
wooden furniture items, and home pick-up is offered for a supplementary
charge.
6
A new garden waste site has opened on the site of the former Tala
Council site on the Kissonerga road, operated by NIPA Enterprises Ltd. This
is a processing and collection site for garden waste only and no home collection service is available. This site will be open:
Monday – Friday 0800
to 1600
Saturday 0800 to 1200 and 1400
to 1600
Charges:
Large trucks over 7.5 gross tons €25
Vans and trucks up to 7.5 gross
tons and skips €15
Small trucks or single cabin pick
up trucks up to 3.5 gross tons €10
Double cabin pick up trucks €5
Saloon cars €3
Private garden waste collector
offering home collection – Andreas 99 327262
New garden waste site – NIPA Enterprises
– Panayiotis 99 647883
VERMIN
PROTECTION
Please note that the gentleman
who looks after vermin protection for the Council, has recently installed more
blue pipes around the village, many of these at ground level and therefore more
visible. The chemicals used are pet
friendly.
AMPHITHEATRE
CAFE
Please
note that the café has now moved to winter hours and will be open Tuesday to
Sunday, 10am to 6pm. The café is closed
on a Monday . They are serving teas and coffees, drinks and
cocktails and light meals. For any information please contact Penny on
99769719 or Robert on 99064355. There are fantastic views from the café
and some spectacular sunsets to be seen.
DOGS
Those of you who have dog
licences are reminded that renewal of licences is now due and payment should be
made at the council office.
Those who do not have licences
are reminded of the need to have a medical book and licence for each dog that
you own. Each animal should also be
chipped. Further, please ensure that
you pick up after your dog, do not allow any dog to roam off a lead, and ensure
a nuisance is not created to your neighbours by barking dogs.
For those owners who have yet to
chip their dogs and obtain a medical book, we have an offer from Paphiakos that
they will come up to Tala and chip/provide the medical book for a very
reasonable fee. However, a minimum
number of 5 dogs is needed to make a visit worthwhile. If you wish to avail yourself of this
service, please either call into the council office or email Cathi on toffee@primehome.com.
Your details will be taken and once there is sufficient interest, you
will be informed when Paphiakos will be in Tala.
WATER
At my recent meeting with the
Minister of the Interior, Mr Hasikos, the question of water supply was also
raised. By law, no private individual or
company is allowed to supply water.
Tala Council expects to take over supply of the water from the Monastery
and Leptos in Tala from around the 1st January 2016. Negotiations are still underway and further
information will be circulated once available.
MULTI-CULTURAL CENTRE
This topic was also raised with
the Minister of the Interior. The
project is not yet mature as some permits are outstanding but the build will be
submitted for funding in 2016.
COUNCIL ALLOWANCE
I have also raised my
dissatisfaction with the Minister regarding the fact that the Government
allowance for Tala during the last couple of years has been reduced from
€115,000 to €80,000. After
anti-flooding works, minor asphalt repairs and the like, there is no margin for
any other works to be carried out.
This reduction, coupled with the loss of building permit fees and the
like, means that the income for Tala Council over the last 4 years, is around
€500,000 per year less than it was.
Coupled with this, the Council is under pressure from the authorities
and Troika to reduce costs.
USEFUL
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Just a reminder that if you go
onto www.talanews.blogspot.com, and scroll down using the bar
at the side of the screen, at the bottom of the page, in the centre, you will
find Categories. If you click on Useful
Telephone Numbers you will find a listing covering the emergency services, Tala
businesses, Tala council members, local fire numbers to call, etc.
MEET THE MUKHTAR
At the recent Kamares AGM I
promised that I would be available, if required, for a coffee and a chat. Please note that I will be available at the
Welfare Centre [next door to the Post Office] for a chat on:
Monday 16 November 10am to 12noon
Monday 30 November 10am to 12noon
Monday 7 December 10am to 12noon
Monday 18 January 10am to 12noon
Monday 1 February 10am to 12noon
Monday 15 February 10am to 12noon
Monday 29 February 10am to 12noon
WHAT’S ON
November
14 Christmas Bazaar at the Kamares Club – 10am to 4pm
14 Gloriana a tribute to two Elizabeths at Stage One, Emba
21 Pick up Litter day – volunteers required to help in Tala – please
contact Cathi on toffee@primehome.com
29 The Sleeping Beauty – pantomime at Stage One Theatre, Emba – matinee
performance
December
1-5 The Sleeping Beauty – pantomime at Stage One Theatre, Emba
5 Pick of the Pops Christmas Party at Vatouthkia Restaurant
6 Christmas Bazaar at Tala School [9.30 to 1300]. Tables available at €5 – to book please contact either Cathi on toffee@primehome.com or Maro in Tala Council
office
11 Starry Nights Christmas Party at Kamares Club – booking essential
13 Cyprus
Symphony Orchestra at Tala Church Hall – doors 4pm, concert at 5pm. €5 or €3 for under 12’s – payable on the door.
16 Carols
on the Stairs with the Orphean Singers– Kamares Club
31 Kamares New Years Eve Party – booking essential
Details of the above can be found on www.talanews.blogspot.com as information is released.
Events at Kamares
Club must be booked direct with the Club.
Events at
Vatouthkia – tickets available from Vatouthkia, in some cases at Visteria Kiosk
in Tala, or otherwise on 96 818066 or 99 751007
Next issue 20
February2016
I hope you
all have a very enjoyable Christmas and enjoy a healthy and prosperous New
Year.
Areti Pieridou
