Archive of municipal news

If you wish to run in the municipal elections with a new political party, you can register that party. The deadline for registration is December 22, 2025.

From November 25 through December 10, Southern Gelderland will be decked out in orange for Orange the World. Five mayors are joining forces to make a powerful statement: violence against women and girls must stop.

Eight business owners from Rivierenland have won the 2025 All-in Employer Award. The business owners received the award for providing opportunities within their organizations to employees with disabilities

The litter brigades of West Maas en Waal recently acquired a special vacuum cleaner for cigarette butts. This innovative device helps volunteers clean up the cigarettes that end up on the streets daily more quickly and easily.

The municipality wants to encourage residents to collect rainwater using a rain barrel. This helps them conserve drinking water and contributes to a more resilient community.

Changes in the law made it necessary to update the Policy Rule for the Application of the Bibob Act. This has now been done.

The pressure on the healthcare system is mounting. We’re all feeling it—from residents to healthcare providers. As a municipality, we want to ensure that care remains accessible and efficient.

The municipality of West Maas en Waal does not collaborate with commercial providers of solar energy or home batteries.

The municipality of West Maas en Waal presents a balanced budget for 2026. Thanks to additional funds from the national government, many previously announced budget cuts can be reversed.

On November 1, 2025, the municipalities of Druten and West Maas en Waal will organize a joint veterans' meeting. Veterans and their partners can share their stories, reminisce, and meet each other.