Consell Comarcal del Pla de l'Estany

Public services for Pla de l'Estany

Consell Comarcal del Pla de l'Estany is the public institution that governs and coordinates county services in Pla de l'Estany, Girona province. Its main office is Can Puig de la Bellacasa in Banyoles. The council serves Banyoles, Camós, Cornellà del Terri, Crespià, Esponellà, Fontcoberta, Palol de Revardit, Porqueres, Sant Miquel de Campmajor, Serinyà, and Vilademuls.

Services and areas of responsibility

The county council provides a broad range of services, including:

• Environment: waste pickup, including recycling, curbside collection, food scraps, trash, yard waste, bulky items, and batteries; home composting; county and mobile recycling depots; wastewater treatment; and management of community cat colonies.
• Education: school transportation, meal assistance, free school meals, and transportation grants.
• Social services and inclusion: Centre El Puig; services for people with disabilities; the Child Development and Early Intervention Center (CDIAP); the Occupational and Special Employment Center (COIET); and occupational therapy.
• Culture and heritage: the County Archive, Arqueoparc Coves de Serinyà, publications, image collections, and historic preservation.
• Youth: Cal Drac youth office and community activities.
• Regional development: technical and urban planning services, tourism, consumer services, and sports.
• General administration: secretary's office, finance, tax administration, human resources, and public information.

Facilities and featured projects

The council operates Centre El Puig, which marked 30 years serving people with disabilities in the region in 2026. It also oversees Arqueoparc Coves de Serinyà, a prehistoric learning site that accepts school reservations. For the energy transition, the council signed a cooperation agreement with Consell Comarcal de la Garrotxa to share resources and expertise through their energy transition offices. The Open Administration Consortium of Catalonia (AOC) recognized it as one of Catalonia's top five county councils for digital administration and open government.

Offices and contact

• Can Puig de la Bellacasa: C/ Catalunya, 48, 17820 Banyoles. Phone: 972 57 35 50. Fax: 972 57 50 12. Public hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Consumer office: Phone: 972 58 32 58.
• Arqueoparc Coves de Serinyà: C-66, 17852 Serinyà, Girona. WhatsApp: 645 336 308.
• Centre El Puig: C/ Catalunya, 36, 17820 Banyoles. Phone: 972 57 44 61.

The council offers an electronic office, appointment scheduling, and online services for residents.