residencey and padron needed??

we have decided to give villamartin a go for a year to see how we get on while kids are still young. was wondering if a paddron needed and residency if only my husband is going to work and we are only trying it for a year/?

any help or advice greatly appreciated

Padron very recommendable and residency advisable:

http://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/costaluz/1282/legal-tip-49-benefits-for-residents-in-spain.aspx

You need to be on the padron if your children are going to go to school.  It also allows the town hall to prepare funds for facilities such as schools, rubbish etc as they get this information from the numbers on the padron.  Residency isn´t needed if your husband is working but his n.i.e. number is.  Sometimes the health centre and schools require an n.i.e. number for the children to attend school as well.  This seems to vary from month to month...

Good luck and I hope your move goes well.