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Through Regional Government Council Resolution no. 114/2026, the amendment to the 1st Revision of the Calheta Municipal Master Plan (PDM) was ratified. The decision focuses on nine zones identified as 'Coastal Protection Areas' and 'Complementary Coastal Protection' that presented incompatibilities with current land use.
The assessment zones covered by the reclassification to 'Other Coastal Zone Uses' include: Arco da Calheta (Faja do Mar, Faja and Serra Agua), Calheta (Sao Joao), Estreito da Calheta (three zones), Jardim do Mar and Ponta do Pargo (Golf). The measure aims to adjust the plan to the current reality, considering the existence of buildings, infrastructure and consolidated urban areas, ensuring the safeguarding of heritage and the safety of the population.
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved Regional Legislative Decree No. 9/2026/M, establishing the new legal regime for renewable energy self-consumption in the Region.
Regional Legislative Decree no. 7/2026/M establishes the new unit of culture and rules for rustic property management in Madeira.
The Economic and Social Council of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has established new rules for allocating financial support to organizations within the Permanent Commission for Social Concertation.