Archive of municipal news

In a historical setting, Aldermen from Tiel, Zaltbommel, and West Maas en Waal signed the official cooperation agreement 'Hanseatic Cooperation River Area'.

We communicate with you in many ways: through newspapers, our website, social media, and apps. This allows us to keep you informed more quickly and effectively—for example, about construction projects in Wamel notifications via the BuitenBeter .

The Jumbo in Beneden-Leeuwen is the first dementia-friendly business in West Maas en Waal. The supermarket trained its employees and has been recognized by Alzheimer Nederland as a dementia-friendly entrepreneur.

The municipality is extending the temporary moratorium on new housing development applications until January 1, 2027. Approximately 1,200 homes are planned, and the projected housing need through 2045 is about 1,170 homes. There are more than enough homes in the planning stages.

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) believes it is financially feasible to build a reception center in Boven-Leeuwen. This marks the start of a new phase for the project.

Stevig Ouderschap offers parents guidance in raising their young children. It addresses topics such as parenting, communication, stress, and daily life with a young child.

A new Youth Meeting Place (JOP) was installed on June 18. The JOP is located on the lawn near De Peel in Beneden-Leeuwen and is intended to provide a safe and convenient place for young people to gather.

The Municipality of West Maas en Waal concluded the year 2024 with a positive result. Significant achievements were made in the past year. Although last year ended positively, the coming years will be marked by financial challenges. Making choices is therefore unavoidable.

On May 22, 2025, the Municipality of West Maas en Waal proudly signed the Manifest for Socially Responsible Commissioning and Procurement (MVOI). This agreement commits to a more conscious approach to purchasing products.

“How are you?” is a common question used to start a conversation. At work, when you visit someone, or when you’re standing by the sports field. But what do you actually do with the answer?