Mijas Wins Smart City Award at Greencities Forum Mijas Town Hall has received regional recognition for using smart municipal technology to slash response times and streamline citizen reporting. Regional Accolade for Municipal Innovation Mijas has earned major regional recognition for its forward-thinking approach to urban sustainability and municipal administration, securing an award at the prestigious Greencities forum in Malaga. The town hall was singled out by systems provider Gecor Systems for its dedicated track record and effective digital management, marking the municipality as a regional benchmark for smart local governance. At the core of the council's achievement is its active integration of citizen participation platforms. Through interconnected digital channels, residents can lodge municipal issues—from broken street lighting to pavement maintenance—directly with the administration, bypassing bureaucratic bottlenecks. Cutting Response Times for Local Residents Town hall representatives stressed that unifying local reports onto a shared digital platform has been crucial to transforming everyday public services. When department teams access real-time information simultaneously, frontline workers can resolve community problems far more efficiently. For international residents across Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, and the coastal communities, the system provides a more responsive council. The streamlined digital workflow ensures that neighbourhood maintenance queries do not linger unattended, offering residents clear tracking and faster turnaround times on public works. Driving the Costa del Sol's Digital Future Held annually at the Trade Fair and Congress Centre of Malaga, the Greencities summit brings together local governments, tech developers, and urban planning specialists to explore sustainable management solutions, circular economy concepts, and renewable infrastructure. This latest award cements the Costa del Sol town's broader push towards modernisation. Council leaders noted that further digital enhancements are planned across municipal services over the coming months, aiming to ensure smoother interaction between foreign homeowners, local businesses, and municipal authorities.