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  • Six municipalities in Rivierenland are launching "Stevig Ouderschap": extra support for young parents

    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.

  • Space for Youth in West Maas en Waal

    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.

  • Positive results in 2024, with financially challenging years ahead

    The Municipality West Maas en Waal the year 2024 with a positive result. Significant achievements were made over the past year. Although last year ended on a positive note, the coming years will be marked by financial challenges. Making difficult choices will be unavoidable.

  • The Municipality West Maas en Waal Getting Started with Sustainable Procurement

    On May 22, 2025, the municipality West Maas en Waal signed the Manifesto on Socially Responsible Contracting and Procurement (MVOI). This is a commitment to take a more conscious approach to the products it purchases.

  • Talking about how you really feel

    “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?

  • Speech by Vincent van Neerbos on May 4, 2025

    Today we are gathered here to commemorate. We commemorate civilians and service members—who have lost their lives in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world since the outbreak of World War II, in combat situations and during peacekeeping operations.

  • Conscious waste separation helps: less pollution and prevention of higher costs

    To help residents sort their waste, Avri conducted a pilot program in Beneden-Leeuwen. They inspected the containers for plastic, metal, and beverage cartons (PMD) and provided residents with additional guidance when necessary.

  • A Flurry of Honors in West Maas en Waal

    No fewer than 13 residents of the municipality West Maas en Waal a Royal Honor on Friday, April 25, for their exceptional contributions to society. Mayor Van Neerbos surprised them that morning during the annual awards ceremony.

  • Polder beachcombers collect 300 kilograms of litter

    Last Saturday, the Polderjutters (formerly the Maas- and Waaljutters) West Maas en Waal the inland area of the municipality West Maas en Waal for the second year in a row. On this sunny day, 13 organizations collected no less than 300 kilograms of litter.

  • Successful tile campaign results in 560 m² of green space

    During a tile-exchange campaign organized by the municipality West Maas en Waal , no fewer than 143 households West Maas en Waal 560 m² of garden tiles for plants and shrubs.