Residents’ groups turn local knowledge into objections, petitions, public campaigns and pressure for enforcement. This directory brings together the publicly documented groups working on planning, heritage, public space and quality of life across Malta.
About this directory. Some groups are formal associations; others are grassroots networks or heritage organisations representing local concerns. Names and activity can change, so check the linked page before contacting a group.
Locality-based groups
ResidentiBeltin
Valletta residents’ rights and liveability
An independent political party that defends residential rights, public access, heritage and community services so Valletta remains a lived-in capital, not a tourism-only enclave.
Sliema Residents Association (SRA)
Sliema planning, public access and quality of life
Represents residents on overdevelopment, carrying capacity, construction impacts, hotel towers and access to the foreshore and public realm.
Marsaskala Residents Network (MRN)
Marsaskala Bay, public land and transparent planning
Organises residents around coastal protection, public space and major proposals, including the yacht marina and ferry terminal.
Mellieħa Residents
Public land, open space and accountable development
Mobilises residents through protests, petitions and scrutiny of projects and land transfers affecting Mellieħa and the north.
Għaqda Residenti taż-Żurrieq
Żurrieq planning and protection of undeveloped land
Challenges development affecting farmland, rationalisation zones and village character, including through objections and court action.
Għaqda Storja u Kultura Birżebbuġa
Birżebbuġa’s history, culture, environment and residents
Builds knowledge of the locality while speaking up on density, traffic, open space and development affecting residents.
Għaqda Storika u Kulturali Marsa
Marsa’s heritage and local character
Promotes knowledge of Marsa and protects its heritage while supporting resident-led planning reform.
Inħarsu Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija’s open spaces and garden-city character
Represents local concerns about rationalisation, inappropriate development and the protection of green space.
Residenti tal-Imqabba
Resident voice for the Imqabba
Connects residents around local complaints and proposals, with a focus on planning that protects open land and village character.
Residenti tal-Qrendi
Resident-led planning for the Qrendi
Represents local concerns in the joint campaign for tighter controls on rationalisation zones and large developments.
Residenti ta’ Ħal Safi
Protection of Safi’s land and village scale
Supports resident involvement in planning decisions, including the protection of undeveloped land and locality character.
Residenti tas-Swatar
Community concerns in the Swatar
Organises residents around development, infrastructure and planning decisions affecting the neighbourhood.
Siġġiwin Nieħdu Azzjoni
Non-partisan civic action in Siġġiewi
Brings active citizens together on community matters, including development that threatens rural land and townscape character.
Marsaxlokk Heritage
Marsaxlokk’s cultural and coastal heritage
Protects local history, traditions and maritime identity while supporting planning that respects the village and its residents.
Cross-locality and national groups
Leħen ir-Resident
Collective action on public space, noise and enforcement
Connects resident voices from 12 localities to demand consistent enforcement and a fair balance between community life, tourism and commerce.
Home Owners Association Malta
Rights of owners affected by construction
Supports homeowners dealing with neighbouring works, construction damage, unsafe practices and condominium concerns.
No group in your locality? Start with a trusted neighbour, document the shared issue and ask an established group for practical guidance. A small, well-evidenced local network can carry real weight.
Directory sources
- Times of Malta - 13 locality groups seeking planning reform
- MaltaToday - resident groups’ call for a review of Local Plans
- Newsbook - Leħen ir-Resident and its 12 localities
Sources and group links checked 10 August 2026.