News from the municipality

From January 6, 2026, through the end of March 2026, Irma Verhoeks will be exhibiting her paintings at the town hall in Beneden-Leeuwen.

The municipality is extending its sponsorship agreement with DijkenSport through 2029.

In January and February, energy coaches from the Municipality of West Maas en Waal hold free energy advice sessions. Residents can visit these sessions without an appointment and without obligation for personal energy advice.

Beneden-Leeuwen a new residential area: ’t Bonderveld, on the southeast side of Beneden-Leeuwen.

December 31, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the major flood that struck the Land van Maas en Waal. Now, a century later, the five municipalities in this region are using this special milestone to launch the “Maas en Waal Flows” initiative.

The Municipality of West Maas en Waal is surprised by the proposed decision of Stichting Groeisaam to close De Tweestroom primary school in Altforst as of August 1, 2026.

In September 2024, the municipal council established municipal council framework for implementing the Distribution Act. The municipality developed a general plan in collaboration with the COA. However, the COA has experienced delays. As a result, the plan has been revised.

Grid operator Liander and the municipality are joining forces to prepare the municipality’s power grid for the future. They signed the partnership agreement on October 22.