MBE for AUAN Chief Maura Hillen
(This quote is directly from BOT 16)
‘Maura Hillen, Who has campaigned tirelessly expat$ affected by planning in southern Spain, has been an MBE, The head Of Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No! (ANN), an organization that campaigns for the legalisation of
homes declared illegal by planning authorities has been appointed an honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M3E), tor services to the British community in Spain. Originally from Ireland, Hillen has Steered the lobby group that represents more than 500 expat members with homes in the Almanzora Valley in Almeria. southern Spain.
SOHA.ES congratulates Maura on her richly deserved honour, which reflects its accolade on all those involved in the struggle for the legalisation houses declared illegal.