Nine projects have been selected for the voting phase of the Chaves Participatory Budget, 2026 edition. These projects are divided into two main components: four in the area of Urban Regeneration and Construction and/or Renovation of Public Facilities and five in the area of Promotion and Dynamization of Cultural and Sports Projects.
The next moment for civic participation is scheduled for November 17th, at 9:00 PM, at the Municipal Library of Chaves. On this date, the Participatory Assembly will take place, where proponents will have the opportunity to present their ideas and projects in detail to the community.
The Chaves OP is presented as a crucial opportunity for citizens to actively participate in defining the municipality's priorities, contributing to the realization of proposals into concrete projects. The council calls for everyone's participation in building a better municipality.
The proposals up for vote include the Aquae Flaviae Geothermal Garden, the covering of the outdoor parks of the School Center (Play All Year Round), the renovation of the old primary school in Loivos into a community multipurpose center, and the creation of the Chaves Toy Library. In the cultural and sports component, projects such as Mover & Inspire Chaves (Tai Chi, Qigong, and Well-being), Livros de Rezas de Benzedeiras (Prayer Books of the Healers), Do Lugar ao Futuro (From Place to Future), the National Music Contest of Chaves - Young Talents Award, and Chaves, Capital of Health and Well-being stand out.
