Almelo residents invited to shape future of city events through new policy
Almelo is updating its event policy to balance city vibrancy and livability. Residents and businesses can now share their views on how events should be managed, funded, and organized. Your input will help shape rules, subsidies, and the city’s cultural future.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Almelo |
| Current Policy Year | 2016 |
| Public Participation | Online survey and discussions until mid-April 2026 |
| Key Stakeholders | Residents, event organizers, entrepreneurs, CAA, Sports Company, Kaliber |
| New Policy Timeline | Finalized by summer 2026, adopted post-summer break |
| Focus Areas | Permits, subsidies, volunteer shortages, rising costs |
| Participation Method | Online survey ("swipocracy") |
| More Information | Almelo Event Policy Page |
The municipality of Almelo is responsible for creating and enforcing policies that enhance the city’s cultural and social environment. This includes managing events, allocating subsidies, and ensuring that public spaces remain vibrant yet livable for residents.
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Have your say on the new vision for events in Almelo
Almelo is developing a new events vision and policy. This will outline how the municipality intends to manage events in the coming years, aligning with the city’s growth and ambitions while striking a balance between vibrancy and livability. Mayor Korteland says: “Events bring life to our city, but they also require clear agreements.” Residents of Almelo and the surrounding region can now share their opinions on events and respond to key dilemmas online. This input will help shape the new event policy.
Events inject fresh and innovative energy into the city. They enhance Almelo’s image, create an attractive business environment for entrepreneurs, and strengthen social cohesion. Mayor Korteland adds: “Hundreds of volunteers, engaged residents, and local businesses contribute to the many events that benefit the entire city and its visitors. With this new policy, we aim to address how events can further support Almelo’s story and development in the years ahead. What’s working well? What could be improved? What challenges and opportunities should we seize as a city?”
New event policy
The current policy was established in 2016 and primarily focuses on how the municipality permits events. However, various developments call for an update, including changing regulations, a shortage of volunteers, and rising costs. The new policy will define Almelo’s goals for events and outline their implementation. What rules, permits, and deadlines apply? Additionally, clearer subsidy guidelines will be introduced: which events can receive municipal funding, and how does the process work?
Public participation
Through an online survey, Almelo is gathering input from residents. Until mid-April, residents and visitors can swipe on their phones to share their views on key dilemmas and express their preferences—a method known as “swipocracy.” In early April, the municipality will also engage in discussions with event organizers, (hospitality) entrepreneurs, and organizations such as CAA, the Sports Company, and Kaliber.
Timeline
The events vision will be finalized by summer 2026. The municipal council will adopt the vision after the summer break, followed by the implementation policy and subsidy guidelines. For more information on the process and timeline, visit the new event policy page.