Sant Cugat del Vallès

Sant Cugat del Vallès, a municipality near Barcelona, is currently facing several challenges. A significant concern is the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak affecting wild boars in the Collserola area, which includes Sant Cugat. Authorities are implementing measures like trapping and culling boars to control the spread and prevent it from impacting the pork industry. The neighboring areas are also affected. Additionally, the Sant Cugat del Vallès City Council is cracking down on fraudulent registrations in the municipal census (padrón) after detecting a large number of irregular registrations. New measures, including mandatory in-person registration and verification, aim to prevent future fraud. In a more positive light, the Guinardera pond in Sant Cugat, an artificial habitat created in 1992, is showcasing its biodiversity, with various species of flora and fauna thriving, highlighting the area's ecological value.