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A cleaner capital
We are working on and developing a plan for a stronger cleaning service, smarter waste systems and firm enforcement that reflects Valletta’s unique needs.
Mayor of Valletta · MaltaOlaf McKay · Mayor of Valletta, Malta
Together for our city
Together, we are building a more inclusive and sustainable Valletta, while protecting the character that makes our city truly extraordinary.
Our work in pictures
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?
I listen. I act. I deliver.
Official agenda · 2026
Mayor’s Official Travel & Events
GenevaMayors’ Forum · Keynote speech
RomeOfficial Vatican visit · Collaboration meeting with the Mayor of Rome
BarcelonaUN Sustainability meeting · Keynote on sustainable tourism
BarcelonaSmart City Expo
GozoMalta and Gozo Mayors’ Forum
Customer Care
Updates
New trees in Mandraġġ Garden
New trees planted in Mandraġġ Garden bring more greenery to the heart of our community. Thank you to Project Green for their collaboration as we continue making Valletta greener and more welcoming.
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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.
An overview of 44 priority proposals and initiatives, covering what has been delivered and what is moving through implementation.
Updated October 202682%Delivered
36Completed
8Active
44Tracked
Implementation pipeline
Infrastructure
Valletta’s ring road resurfaced with new tarmac, from near the Excelsior through Triq Marsamxett to Triq San Bastjan
Heritage
Peacocks Garden renamed Ġnien il-Mandraġġ
Community
Ġnien Gannora named in honour of a courageous woman in the community
Safety
Valletta’s first AI enforcement camera installed on 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 expanded to operate two days a week
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 opened and improvement works completed at Hastings Gardens
Safety
Community self-defence sessions held 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 held and community honours presented
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 acquired for our community
Mobility
New fuel-efficient Local Council car acquired for our community
Health
The first high-quality outdoor gym opened at Peacock Gardens
Infrastructure
New tarmac surface laid on Marsamxett Street
Governance
Constitutional recognition of Valletta as the capital reached the second-reading stage
International
Friendship Agreement concluded with the Municipality of Aristotelis in Greece
Infrastructure
Pampalun booster upgrade completed
Sport
The Local Council’s first Sports Subcommittee established
Community
Valletta’s first artisan Christmas Market held in the heart of the city
Children
First community Halloween and St Martin celebration held for Valletta children
Governance
The Council Chamber opened to the community as The People’s Hall
Youth
We delivered the Youth in Motion project by taking one representative from each Valletta festa to Greece to share our tradition.
Safety
Additional AI cameras being prepared with LESA and the Police
Governance
Coordination between public entities is being strengthened through the Valletta Management Plan
Education
Connecting Classrooms is linking primary school pupils in Valletta and Kosovo
Mobility
A new access-control system based on vehicle dimensions is being introduced in Valletta
Community
The Local Council offices and community hub are being expanded
International
The twinning process with Sardinia has been initiated
Public facilities
Work started on new public showers at Marsamxett
Public realm
The permit application process has started for Ġnien Gannora on St Mark Street
Governance
Formal proposal submitted to grant Valletta municipality status
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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
Connects primary school pupils in Valletta and Kosovo 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. Articles and headlines are presented in their original language.
Il-wirt storiku u r-residenti fiċ-ċentru ta’ Belt aktar sostenibbli
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Il-wirt u l-komunità tal-Belt Valletta, f’viżjoni waħda għal futur aktar sostenibbli
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Turiżmu sostenibbli li jpoġġi lin-nies fiċ-ċentru
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Pet Day fil-Belt Valletta
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Petra meets Olaf McKay, Valletta Mayor
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Prova tal-impenn favur titjib fil-kwalità tal-ħajja tar-residenti u l-komunità Beltija
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Għal komunitajiet aktar siguri u b’saħħithom
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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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Videos.
A selection of videos from my work, our community and the city of Valletta.
Family and Life02
Residents’ Voices03
Outdoor Gym Valletta04
Outdoor Exercise05
Meeting Residents06
Community Together07
Resident Encounters08
Harbour Spectacle09
Community Transport10
Pampalun11
Pet Day12
Valletta Pets13
Indigo Interview14
Pizza for Children15
Community Moments16
Xtra Interview17
Xtra Discussion18
Valletta’s Constitutional Recognition19
Christmas in Valletta20
Valletta Interview21
Cooking in Valletta22
Valletta Design Cluster23
Coming Together24
Community Voices25
Christmas Wishes26
Council Work27
Official Visit28
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