Householders across Manilva are facing a sharp jump in their household bills following new town hall proposals that could see water charges shoot up by up to 60 per cent. British expats living in the coastal town have reacted with fury to draft laws published by Manilva Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Manilva). “Our water bill is about to go up by 60 per cent after the next general assembly,” he explained. “The water bill isn’t necessarily a big bill for us. Registering at the local town hall gives residents a direct voice on local decisions, from water charges to street cleaning budgets.