Welcome

The aim of the organisation is to provide a voice to those who live - and wish to continue to live - in Sliema. 

Whats On lists forthcoming events which are cultural, religious, sportive etc however non-political and non-commercial in nature. It aims at promoting the local talents and events.  Activities appearing on this page are mainly organised by entities holding office in Sliema e.g religious institutions, band or sport clubs, cultural organisations and Sliema residents. However it also promotes activites taking place in  Sliema but organise by non-Sliema entities.

SRA seeks to stimulate public debate through topical Press Releases. We also intend to help residents address local issues by means of targeted Nuisance Reports which are researched. presented and escalated with the relevant authorities. Press releases and reports are archived and available for viewing in SRA Records

Original material is given under the Local Environment menu such as our air pollution monitoring commentary and 'To be or not to be'.

 Development of the last open area in Sliema, which may increase the town's population by 10% and put 100s more cars on already clogged roads, is covered in a Case Study.  It seems that as the 'Iron Curtain' came down across Europe, the 'Concrete Curtain' of Sliema went up shutting out the sun and imprisoning local inhabitants in a perpetual building site...

The latest planning applications for Sliema are added online each weekend under Local Planning so that interested parties are able to participate in the proper consultation process. 

With the launch of this website (kindly sponsored by Alert Communications), the SRA has moved email address to info@sra.org.mt

SRA aims to be inclusive and welcomes the views of all Sliema residents (emails may be submitted in Maltese or English as preferred). 

 

News

Latest on Sliema Local Council
Vote of no confidence in Mr Nikki Dimech, and Dr Johanna Gonzi appointed new mayor. More details on The Times of Malta, l-Orizzont, Di-ve, and Malta Today (3/9/10)
Update on SLiema Local Council.
Sliema Mayor arraingned in court. More details on The Times of Malta(1/9/10)
Update on the Sliema Local Council issue
More on the Sliema Local Council
New investigation underway regarding the Council’s funds ( The Times of Malta). GRTU rebukes mayor’s allegations ( The Times of Malta) (28/8/10)
Sewage outflow in Old College Street.
The cause…The Malta Independent reports ( 28/8/10)
St Julian LC in private public partnership for the building of an old people’s home.
For residents’ consultation . the Times of Malta reports.(26/8/10)
Buskers along Sliema promenade.
A letter on The Times of Malta
Tigne’ resident’s day

A letter to the Malta Independent (22/8/10)

Sliema Mayor Nikki Dimech’s side of the story.

The Times of Malta, Malta Today, It-Torca, The Times of Malta (another report), and Malta Today and yet another report on The Times of Malta (22/8/10)

New press release from SRA re current situation with the Sliema Local Council.

Click here for original press release.... and news coverage: The Times of Malta, Malta Today, Di-ve  , Malta star, L-Orizzont (21/8/10)

Sliema Residents Association reacts to the current SLC disputes
Malta Star reports (19/8/10)
Students' behaviour back on the news
The Times of Malta reports (19/8/10)
Sliema Aquatic Sports Club gets financial help for floating pool.
The Malta Independent reports (17/8/10) 
Sliema- the forgotten town
Letter to the editor in The Malta Independent (16/8/10)
Traffic Accident in Tower Road
British lady hit by a car whilst crossing over a zebra crossing in Tower Road. The Times of Malta and The Malta Star report (16/8/10)
Less polluting new bus fleet

The Malta independent reports that the new bus fleet of 316 busses will be 94% cleaner that the current bus fleet. Click here to read more (15/8/10)

Flower festival in Sliema

Letter to the editor in The Times of Malta (15/8/10).

Sliema Mayor Nikki Dimech resigns.
Alleged financial irregularity leads to his resignation. The Times of Malta reports and updates here. Di-ve, The Malta Independent  report(13/8/10)
President Emeritus Prof Guido De Marco passes away.
Prof De Marco taken to Hospital from his Sliema residence after collapsing. The Times of Malta reports. Condolences to the family from SRA (12/8/10)
Sliema in bad shape ( part 2)
More letters on the Times of Malta complaining about dirty pavements (clik here to read) and bad roads (click here to read). (11/8/10)
UPDATE: Nuisance to residents
More complaints about foreign students' misbehaviour . Letter on The Times of Malta from a Sliema resident(10/8/10).

Events

Committee members are now shown under About Us page.
Committee members are now shown under About Us page.

Campaigns

Heritage in Peril

 Fundazzjoni Wirt Artna has listed Villa Bonici, amongst others, as one of the local heritage sites in danger of being lost. Click here to view site.

Saving open space and enclaves – ongoing.

View the various reports and press releases regarding the topic

Making Sliema safer and more attractive- ongoing

Nuisance and hazard report presented to the Sliema Local Council Mayor

Effects of unsustainable development – ongoing

Various case studies highlighting these