Berkelland Welfare Council to discuss suicide prevention in upcoming public meeting
Residents of Berkelland can voice concerns and learn about local suicide prevention efforts at the Welfare Council meeting on March 17. The council advises on social support and youth policies, directly impacting community well-being.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM (arrival from 7:30 PM) |
| Location | Berkelland town hall, Marktstraat 1, Borculo |
| Topic Highlight | Suicide prevention approach |
| Registration Deadline | By 4:00 PM on March 17 |
| Contact | 0545-250 250 |
| Council Focus | Social Support Act (Wmo) and Youth Act |
The Berkelland Welfare Council advises the local Executive Board on social policies, including the implementation of the Social Support Act (Wmo) and Youth Act. Its recommendations shape how community services and support systems are delivered to residents.
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Welfare Council meets on March 17
The Welfare Council will meet in March at the Berkelland town hall, located at Marktstraat 1 in Borculo. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM. You are cordially invited to attend this meeting.
At the start of the meeting, there will be an opportunity to arrive early at 8:00 PM, during which you can ask questions or suggest topics for discussion. If you wish to take advantage of this, you must notify the Berkelland municipality – no later than the day of the meeting by 4:00 PM – by calling 0545-250 250. The proposals submitted will be discussed by the Welfare Council during the meeting.
Topics on the agenda
The Welfare Council provides advice, both requested and unsolicited, to the Executive Board on the social domain and the local implementation of the Social Support Act (Wmo) and the Youth Act. During the March 17 meeting, among other things, an explanation will be given on the approach to suicide prevention.
What does the Welfare Council do?
Are you curious about what the Welfare Council has been doing recently? For more information, visit the Berkelland municipality website on the Welfare Council page or send an email to