Municipality of Plovdiv

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

1 Stefan Stambolov Sqr.
Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Telephone
+ 359 32 656 723
Telephone (other)
+ 359 32 656 439
Fax
+ 359 32 656 434
E-Mail
g.kolaksazov@plovdiv.bg
E-Mail (2)
g.gochev@plovdiv.bg
Mobile Phone
+ 359 888 999 788
Website
http://www.plovdiv.bg
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1978
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Plovdiv Municipality was founded in 1978. Its territory is 101.981 sq. km. with approximately 385 000 inhabitants. The Municipal council, which consists of 51 municipal counselors, represents legislative power in the town. The functional system of the Municipality comprises of the Mayor and his six deputies with a four-year term of administration. Among the main activities of the Municipality the following can be outlined: “Urban planning and architecture”, “Health care, ecology and environment”, “Social policy and ethnic issues”, “Education and science”, “European integration”, “Transport”, etc. The Municipality of Plovdiv has 780 full-time employees. The income part of the Plovdiv Municipality Budget for 2008 is at the rate of 106 920 000 euros. In the last 5 years Plovdiv Municipality has accomplished a number of educational, social, infrastructural and other projects.
Mission and Objectives

Plovdiv is an European ancient and modern city. It is the most important administrative, university, economic and trade center of South-central region in Bulgaria. It is a city with great scientific potential and dynamic knowledge based economy; city with preserved and recognized unique history, culture and arts; city with well-developed cultural, historical and business tourism; city ensuring security, clean environment and high living standard of its citizens; city, where people from different ethnic groups and cultures work and live together in peace.

Main Projects / Activities

1.COMMERCE “Creating Optimal Mobility Measures to Enable Reduced Commuter Emissions”, co – financed in the framework of the “Intelligent Energy – Europe” Programme. www.commerce-eu.org
2.SORCER “Stimulating Obtaining Results in Communities in relation to Energy – efficiency and Renewables”, co – financed by “Sixth Framework Programme” www.sorcer.eu
3.“Sheltered home for people with disabilities in the Municipality of Plovdiv”, financed by Phare 2005 BG 2005/017-353.01.02
4.“Different, but equal – for independent and deserving life for people with disabilities in the Municipality of Plovdiv”, co – financed by OP “Human Resources Development”
5.“Preservation and protection of cultural – historical monuments in the city garden “Tsar Simeon” in the city of Plovdiv, financed by “Youth in action” programme

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Gancho Kolaksazov - Deputy Mayor "European policies, projects and international cooperation"
Head of the organisation
Mr. Slavcho Atanasov - Mayor of Plovdiv
Contact (2) Full Name
Gocho Gochev - Senior Expert