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Increase in financial assistance for social partnersState funding of all therapy costs for neurodivergent children up to age 18Gradual phase-out of plastic packaging in supermarketsBan on use of public land in development zones for speculative projectsReturn of Manoel Island and Fort Tigné to public useLegal amendments to protect parks and gardens from future developmentOverseas voting through Maltese embassiesDigitalisation and AI policy package€55 million breakwater project at St ElmoReopening of police stationsIncrease in financial assistance for social partnersState funding of all therapy costs for neurodivergent children up to age 18Gradual phase-out of plastic packaging in supermarketsBan on use of public land in development zones for speculative projectsReturn of Manoel Island and Fort Tigné to public useLegal amendments to protect parks and gardens from future developmentOverseas voting through Maltese embassiesDigitalisation and AI policy package€55 million breakwater project at St ElmoReopening of police stations

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Momentum is proposing a significant overhaul of local governance, starting with the introduction of full-time mayors backed by greater autonomy and stronger financial resources. The party argues that the current system, which relies on part-time mayors, is no longer fit for purpose. It said the role has effectively become a full-time responsibility, making it difficult … Continued • ]]>

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