The municipality is extending the temporary halt on new housing applications until January 1, 2027. Around 1,200 homes are planned, while the expected housing demand until 2045 is approximately 1,170 homes. There are more than enough homes in the pipeline.
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) considers it financially feasible to build a reception center in Boven-Leeuwen. This brings the project into a new phase.
Stevig Ouderschap offers parents a helping hand in raising their young children. It focuses on topics such as parenting, communication, stress, and everyday life with a young child.
On June 18, a new Youth Meeting Place (JOP) was installed. The JOP is located on the lawn at De Peel in Beneden-Leeuwen and is intended for young people to meet safely and easily.
The municipality of West Maas en Waal ended 2024 with a positive result. Excellent results were achieved over the past year. Although last year ended on a positive note, the coming years will be marked by financial challenges. Making choices will be inevitable.
On May 22, 2025, the municipality of West Maas en Waal proudly signed the Socially Responsible Procurement and Purchasing (MVOI) manifesto. This is an agreement to be more conscious about the products that are purchased.
"How are you?" is a frequently asked question to start a conversation. At work, when visiting someone, or when standing on the sidelines of a sports field. But what do you actually do with the answer?
Today we stand here together to commemorate. We commemorate civilians and military personnel who have lost their lives in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world since the outbreak of the Second World War, in war situations and during peacekeeping operations.
To help residents separate their waste, Avri conducted a preliminary round in Beneden-Leeuwen. They checked the containers for plastic, metal, and beverage cartons (PMD) and provided residents with additional information when necessary.
No fewer than 13 residents of the municipality of West Maas en Waal received a Royal Honour on Friday 25 April for their special services to society. Mayor Van Neerbos surprised them that morning during the annual Lintjesregen (Royal Honours Day).
