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 shows activities likely to interest Sliema residents - please forward items for inclusion and check back often.

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

Venue: MEPA Board Room, St Francis Ravilin, Floriana. Date : 4th February 2010. Time 10.00 hours. PA 4292/07 : Demolition of existing residential units and substitution with apartments and garages for private cars. Site 10,11,12 Triq Karm Galea. Sliema. Subject to the maximum seating capacity. Reservations call 2290 2018
Detailed plans may be inspected by public at MEPA. Representations should be made in writing to Director of Planning PO Box 200 Marsa till the 14 February 2010
in view of planning application to develop Villa Degiorgio. Reported on The Times of Malta
(PA/005324/07) Public discusson starting at 10.00am about proposed changes in Qui-Si-Sana Date 21 January 2010: Venue - Mediterrean Conference Centre Valletta
The Prime Minister of Malta and Chairman of MEPA held a Press Conference on Thursday to announce the measures intended to improve MEPA performance
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The Prime Minister is reported as giving this information in reply to questions in parliament. The money was collected from recent development projects and should be spent on providing parking in the locality
SRA reply to statements made by Dr Torpiano at last week's graduatation ceremony here
Adrian Gatt spoke to Charlot Zahra - see Maltese article of last Sunday here
SRA and the Qui Si Sana Residents Association have issued a joint statement on the introduction of Class 6 bars to residential areas
SRA is concerned at the set of pending planning applications that may add over 1000 more residents to this overcrowded town if approved

Events

A heated public meeting between St Julian's Local Council and residents over Ballutta Bay parking project displayed the bad feeling arising from lack of consultation during planning process as well as dispute over the carpark 'solution' - 27/11/09.
Committee members are now shown under About Us page.
Committee members are now shown under About Us page.
Funding for infrastructure, environment, roads, historical cultural heritage announced. Also that MEPA will utilise funds from the Commuted Parking Payment Scheme for the provision of parking facilities.
Salesians Hall, St Patricks, Sliema from 7.30pm
Sliema Cleanup organised by the Sliema Local Council with the Sliema Scouts aided by SRA
Initial meeting of interested residents and volunteers who formed a provisional committee

Campaigns

Read the press release/ Stqarrija għall-istampa bil-Malti. Click here/Agħfas hawn
A short commentary on what is being - and what should be - done locally to check on air quality
More information will be uploaded on the website soon detailing those cases where SRA have raised formal objections to development
SRA have agreed to meet with Sliema Local Council to explore the parking options available
Considerable research has been made regarding the North Harbour Local Plan policies and their implementation on the ground
Volunteers of SRA will help other local residents with advice and contacts upon request