Overview

• Opposition parties forced Friday’s extraordinary commission, where deputy mayor Albert Batlle defended the municipal response as lifeguards rallied in Plaça Sant Jaume.
• Beach coverage remains at legally mandated 50% with 26 lifeguards on duty, half the towers closed and yellow flags flying since August 1.
• Batlle outlined an offer of roughly 12% more workdays in low season and 14 reinforced days in high season, estimating an €850,000 three‑year impact and a total investment rise of about €2.5 million through 2028.
• The CGT union called the proposal equivocal and insulting, arguing the added low‑season days would reach only 8 of 30 lifeguards, and it reported unsanitary modules to labor inspectors while pressing for a sector‑specific agreement, longer season and more staff.
• Talks with BCASA have occurred twice following two mediated meetings, but no deal has been reached; the city says safety is guaranteed and intends to extend the FCC concession awarded in 2023.