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A cleaner capital
Stronger daily cleaning, smarter waste systems and firm enforcement that reflects Valletta’s unique demands.
Mayor of VallettaValletta · Malta
A capital thatworks for everyone.
Together, we are building a cleaner, more inclusive and more liveable Valletta—while protecting the character that makes our city extraordinary.
From the work
Moments from Valletta
Meet Olaf
Leadership rooted
in service.
Olaf McKay is the Mayor of Valletta, with experience in strategic policymaking, executive governance and community development.
His approach is practical and people-focused: he listens carefully, brings partners together and turns civic ambition into the results residents deserve.
Olaf McKay
The work ahead
Listening first.
Acting decisively.
Delivering together.
Valletta deserves leadership that is visible, accessible and relentlessly focused on quality of life. Every decision begins with one clear question: will this make our city better for its residents?
Nisma’. Naġixxi. Nwettaq.
Our priorities
Focused on what
matters most.
A clear agenda for a stronger capital—measured in practical progress, not promises.
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Residents first
Practical services, safer streets and better public spaces—designed around the people who call Valletta home.
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A city for tomorrow
Cleaner mobility, more greenery and responsible innovation that protects our heritage while moving us forward.
Delivery in view
Proposals
Tracker.
A clear snapshot of 31 priority proposals and initiatives—showing what has been delivered and what is moving through implementation.
Updated September 202681%Delivered
25Completed
6Active
31Tracked
Implementation pipeline
Safety
Valletta’s first AI enforcement camera installed in Merchants Street
Safety
45 CCTV cameras installed in Hastings Gardens
Education
Free Homework Help Club launched for Valletta children
Education
Valletta Summer Club launched with free educational activities
Community
Kids Go Free Cinema scheme introduced for resident children
Community
Valletta’s first Day Centre opened and extended to two days weekly
Culture
Monthly intergenerational Maker Club established at the Design Cluster
Infrastructure
Structural works completed in the lower section of St John Street
Environment
ECO Valletta launched with 80 new olive trees
Heritage
Laparelli’s original plans exhibited, with free co-cathedral access secured for residents
International
International cooperation agreement signed with Portsmouth
International
Community exchange hosted for children visiting from Kosovo
Accessibility
New accessible public toilet and improvement works completed at Hastings Gardens
Safety
Community self-defence sessions delivered at the Local Council
Culture
Museums by Candlelight held in Valletta for the first time with Heritage Malta
Europe
European Culture Compass discussion hosted with Commissioner Glenn Micallef
Culture
Public art installation highlighting fatherhood opened in the heart of Valletta
Heritage
Valletta Day ceremony and community honours delivered
Digital support
Free computer and laptop repair support introduced for residents
Community
Valletta’s first Pet Day held at Hastings Gardens, achieving the national record for the largest gathering of pets in one place
Mobility
New eight-seat electric van for our community
Mobility
New economical Local Council car for our community
Health
The first high-quality outdoor gym opened at Peacock Gardens
Infrastructure
New tarmac road surface completed in Marsamxett Street
Governance
Constitutional recognition of Valletta as the Capital reached second reading
Safety
Additional AI cameras being prepared with LESA and the Police
Governance
Valletta Management Plan coordination strengthened across public entities
Education
Connecting Classrooms linking Valletta and Kosovo primary school pupils
Mobility
New vehicle-dimension access controls are being introduced in Valletta
Community
Expansion of the Local Council offices and community hub
Governance
Formal proposal submitted for Valletta Municipality status
From the city
Latest work.
Community
More support for Valletta’s children and families
Expanding educational, cultural and community opportunities—close to home and open to all.
Public realm
A stronger standard for cleanliness and enforcement
Driving a coordinated, city-specific response that matches the intensity of a living capital.
Mobility
Moving toward a quieter, cleaner Valletta
Supporting electric public transport, safer walking routes and better connections across the city.
For the community
My new projects.
The Homework Help Club
Free after-school support helping Valletta children strengthen their learning and confidence.
The Day Centre for the Elderly
A welcoming local service offering companionship, activities and practical support for older residents.
ECO Valletta
Greening the capital through new trees, cleaner public spaces and practical environmental action.
Youths in Motion
Opportunities that engage young people through sport, culture, participation and community life.
Connecting Classrooms
Links Valletta and Kosovo primary pupils through shared learning, culture and collaboration.
In the press
Articles.
A selection of interviews, opinion pieces and coverage about Valletta, its residents and the work ahead.
Pet Day fil-Belt Valletta
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Petra meets Olaf McKay, Valletta Mayor
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Il-Belt Valletta fil-qalba tad-djalogu Ewropew dwar it-turiżmu sostenibbli
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Il-Belt Valletta ssaħħaħ il-vuċi tagħha fil-qalba tal-politika Ewropea
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Malta b’ekonomija b’saħħitha, Belt li qed tiffjorixxi
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Il-Belt Kapitali tippreżenta l-viżjoni tagħha u l-wirt storiku f’Beijing, iċ-Ċina
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Inizjattiva ġdida: il-Homework Help mill-Kunsill Lokali tal-Belt Valletta
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Għall-ġid tal-Beltin
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L-anzjani fil-qalb tal-komunità
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Manoel Island u Forti Tignè lura għand il-poplu: Wegħda mwettqa
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Meta nagħtu s-setgħa lin-nisa, insaħħu l-komunitajiet tagħna
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Viżjoni Malta 2050: Pjan nazzjonali għall-ġejjieni
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Turiżmu ta’ kwalità jibda bir-rispett lejn il-post u n-nies tiegħu
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Irridu Belt li toffri esperjenzi kulturali u soċjali għal kulħadd
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Favur Belt vibranti… imma hemm bżonn azzjoni
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Olaf McKay - Flimkien, għall-Belt li titkellem
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