{
  "id": 3303641,
  "title": "Tensions Rise as Bigastro Council Takes Control of La Pedrera Campsite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/tensions-rise-as-bigastro-council-takes-control-of-la-pedrera-campsite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:05:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/25/tensions-rise-as-bigastro-council-takes-control-of-la-pedrera-campsite/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tensions escalated in Bigastro on Tuesday as the municipal council secured control of the La Pedrera campsite, evicting the previous concessionaire. Around a dozen Civil Guard and Local Police officers were present during the operation, while campsite visitors rallied in support of the departing owner, Gerval 2013. Police restricted access to one building before locksmiths arrived to change its locks. Gerval contends that the reception office, several facilities, and equipment belong to the company. The takeover occurred during the busy August holiday season, with guests and reservations already in place. The city council justified its actions with judicial backing, as courts denied the concessionaire's request for urgent measures to halt the eviction. The council asserts that, upon the concession's expiration, the facilities must revert to municipal control as per the agreement. The operation is expected to continue at other campsite areas over the next few days, with guests not facing adverse effects. Only the reception service is directly affected by the change, while the independently run restaurant and facilities like the restaurant and swimming pool will continue operating normally. However, opposition parties PSOE and Vox claim they were not informed about the new operator, Dream Surf SL. Gerval 2013 denies the takeover, stating it has invested €320,000 in upgrading the electrical system since assuming the concession in 2013. The company disputes an alleged €73,000 electricity debt, claiming the council charged without proper invoices or criteria. It is now pursuing legal action over alleged financial losses and seeks clarification on the campsite's future management, outstanding reservations, and responsibility for customers' belongings.",
  "summary": "Tensions ran high in Bigastro on Tuesday as the council took control of the municipal La Pedrera campsite and evicted the company that had operated the facility since 2013. Around a dozen Civil Guard and Local Police officers were deployed during the operation, while numerous campsite guests gathered in support of the outgoing concessionaire, Gerval […] The post Tensions Rise as Bigastro Council…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}