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Politics · Funchal · 21 July 2026

JPP Proposes Elevating Arco da Calheta to Town Status

The JPP parliamentary group has proposed elevating Arco da Calheta to town status, citing its historical and social significance.

JPP Proposes Elevating Arco da Calheta to Town Status

The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) parliamentary group has submitted a legislative proposal to the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, suggesting the elevation of the parish of Arco da Calheta to the status of a town.

This initiative aims to recognize the historical, cultural, social, and economic relevance of the parish, which the JPP believes meets all legal requirements for such a distinction.

The party highlights Arco da Calheta's electorate size, public service network, economic dynamism, and historical heritage as justifications for the proposal, viewing it as an act of fairness towards the community.

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