Archive of municipal news

On October 29, 2025, we will have the chance to vote again. This is an opportunity to choose a better future, in the spirit of Van der Capellen, who laid Appeltern foundation for our democracy in Appeltern . Exercise your right to vote and visit the polling station—perhaps in Appeltern .

On Monday, November 10, the municipality of West Maas en Waal will honor all informal caregivers.

We want to plant more trees in our community. Trees provide food and shelter for insects and birds. They also provide shade during hot weather.

From September 29, 2025, through the end of December 2025, Lia Steenbergen-Baas will be exhibiting her photographic works at the town hall in Beneden-Leeuwen.

The municipality of West Maas en Waal is investigating how homes can be disconnected from natural gas, with a heat network as an option. Residents are actively involved: 700 homes have been visited, and many want to participate. Without their commitment, the energy transition is not feasible.

Starting October 1, 2025, your Avri waste pass will be valid in all eight municipalities within the Avri region, not just at the recycling bin in your own neighborhood.

Starting in October, Let's join in! will restart in West Maas en Waal.

On Sunday, September 21, Beneden-Leeuwen 80th commemoration of the fallen Stoottroepers will take place in Beneden-Leeuwen . The commemoration will begin with a silent march to the Stoottroepers’ military cemetery.

Young people have a lot of potential, but they struggle with performance pressure and uncertainty. They deserve trust, boundaries, and a safe environment. In West Maas en Waal, young people are actively involved, for example, through the JOP and events like Puberpraat. Together, we ensure that they are already valued.

The municipalities of Druten and West Maas en Waal will join Uniek Sporten as of September 1, 2025, a platform that helps people with disabilities find suitable sports activities.