Delft appoints Co Engberts as scout to form new municipal executive
Delft has appointed Co Engberts as a scout to explore coalition possibilities for a new municipal executive. His findings, expected by April 1, could shape local governance, impacting housing, welfare, and neighborhood policies for residents.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Co Engberts |
| Role | Scout for Delft municipal executive formation |
| Current Position | Alderman for Housing, Neighborhoods, Welfare, and Southwest in The Hague |
| Previous Role | Municipal councillor and faction leader for PvdA in Rotterdam (2014-2025) |
| Appointed By | Prospective faction leaders of Delft’s expected municipal council parties |
| Proposal By | GroenLinks-PvdA (largest party in Delft) |
| Next Steps | Discussions with all elected factions starting next week |
| Expected Results | Presented during public council meeting on April 1, 2026 |
| Location | Delft, Zuid-Holland |
The municipality of Delft is responsible for local governance, including housing, welfare, and neighborhood policies. Appointing a scout is a critical step in forming a new municipal executive, which will influence decision-making and policy implementation for residents.
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Co Engberts appointed as scout in Delft
Co Engberts has been appointed as a scout in the municipality of Delft. The prospective faction leaders of the parties expected to be elected to the municipal council made this decision on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a proposal from the party that received the most votes, GroenLinks-PvdA.
Co Engberts currently serves as alderman for Housing, Neighborhoods, Welfare, and Southwest in The Hague and was a municipal councillor for the PvdA in Rotterdam from 2014 to 2025, serving as faction leader since 2018. He is also a board member of the Lutheran Church.
Clear choices
The faction leader of GroenLinks-PvdA, Rinske Wessels, is pleased that Co Engberts has agreed to take on the role of scout in Delft. “What characterizes Co Engberts is his ability to listen well while also prioritizing clear choices,” said the faction leader of the largest party in Delft.
Conversations
The scout has been tasked with exploring possibilities to form a new municipal executive in Delft. To this end, he will hold discussions next week with representatives of all factions elected to the municipal council.
Results
The results of the scout’s exploration are expected to be presented during the public council meeting on April 1, 2026, at Delft City Hall.