Amersfoort aldermen engage with residents and local initiatives this week
From community consultations to celebrating local achievements, Amersfoort’s aldermen are actively engaging with residents this week. Highlights include discussions on district projects, employment for asylum seekers, and the reopening of a historic heritage site. See how your neighborhood is involved.
| Date | Time | Alderman | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 26 March | 14:00 | Micheline Paffen-Zeenni | Consultation hour for Nieuwland district residents | Wijkboerderij Nieuwland, Zeldertsedreef 2 |
| Thursday, 26 March | 15:30 | Jeroen Bulthuis | Receives booklet “De Komma” from Soesterkwartier residents | Het Projectenhuis, Noordewierweg 127 |
| Thursday, 26 March | 17:30 | Nadya Aboyaakoub-Akkouh | Dinner meeting on employment guidance for asylum seekers | Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort A1 |
| Thursday, 26 March | 19:00 | Willem-Jan Stegeman | Opening speech at Get Together Amersfoort event | Long John's Tuinhuys, Krankeledenstraat 20-22 |
| Friday, 27 March | 11:45 | Micheline Paffen-Zeenni | Presents certificates to mothers from Kruiskamp and Koppel districts | Apostolisch Genootschap, Meridiaan 39 |
| Friday, 27 March | 12:00 | Nadya Aboyaakoub-Akkouh | Attends Open Hof – Wereldlunch and holds consultation hour for Rustenburg residents | Füglerplein 3 |
| Friday, 27 March | 16:00 | Ben van Koningsveld | Festive opening of Sportpark Liendert | Sportpark Liendert, Parelhoenstraat 12B |
| Saturday, 28 March | 13:00 | Multiple aldermen | Welcomes new residents at Amersfoort Aangenaam | Stadhuis Amersfoort, Raadzaal |
| Sunday, 29 March | 06:30 | Ben van Koningsveld | Attends finish of Light at Night Walk – against cancer | Discipline Sports, Nijverheidsweg-Noord 98G |
| Monday, 30 March | 11:30 | Jeroen Bulthuis & Willem-Jan Stegeman | Attends placement of first modules for 286 relocatable homes in Thuis in Duist project | Bouwkeet VDL De Meeuw, Vathorst |
| Tuesday, 31 March | 15:30 | Micheline Paffen-Zeenni | Attends farewell event for Marjolein Boshuisen, GGz Centraal director | Zon & Schild (Veste), Utrechtseweg 266 |
| Wednesday, 1 April | 12:00 | Micheline Paffen-Zeenni | Speaks at 25th anniversary of Motiva Straatadvocaten | Tjommies Bar, Lavendelstraat 13 |
| Thursday, 2 April | 17:00 | Tyas Bijlholt | Opens Mannenzaal, a heritage site with exhibitions and event spaces | Mannenzaal, Westsingel 50 |
The municipal executive of Amersfoort, consisting of the mayor and aldermen, plays a key role in local governance by engaging with residents, supporting community initiatives, and overseeing urban development projects. Their activities reflect the municipality’s commitment to addressing local concerns and fostering social cohesion.
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Activities calendar of the municipal executive, mayor and aldermen until Sunday, 5 April 2026
Every week, the municipality publishes the activities of the municipal executive (mayor and aldermen) for that week. View the overview.
Thursday, 26 March
14:00
Alderman Micheline Paffen-Zeenni will hold a consultation hour for residents of the Nieuwland district. You can ask questions and share ideas about the Nieuwland district.
Location: Wijkboerderij Nieuwland, Zeldertsedreef 2, Amersfoort.
15:30
Alderman Jeroen Bulthuis will receive the booklet “De Komma”, written by residents of the Soesterkwartier district. The booklet expresses concerns about the discontinuation of various projects under the Wijkperspectief Soesterkwartier, due to the completion of the subsidy process from the province. The themes addressed include strengthening the foundation, supporting vulnerable residents, a healthy living environment, and providing opportunities for children to grow up.
Location: Het Projectenhuis, Noordewierweg 127, Amersfoort.
17:30
Alderman Nadya Aboyaakoub-Akkouh will attend a dinner meeting organised by Werkcentrum regio Amersfoort and discuss the employment guidance for asylum seekers and strengthening cooperation between employers and government.
Location: Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort A1, Ruimtevaart 22-24, Amersfoort.
19:00
Alderman Willem-Jan Stegeman will give the opening speech at the Get Together Amersfoort event organised by the Utrecht International Centre.
Location: Long John's Tuinhuys, Krankeledenstraat 20-22, Amersfoort.
Friday, 27 March
11:45
Alderman Micheline Paffen-Zeenni will present certificates to mothers from the Kruiskamp and Koppel districts who have completed the “Opvoeden in Twee Culturen” (Raising Children in Two Cultures) training.
Location: Apostolisch Genootschap, Meridiaan 39, Amersfoort.
12:00
Alderman Nadya Aboyaakoub-Akkouh will attend Open Hof – Wereldlunch and hold a consultation hour for residents of Rustenburg.
Location: Füglerplein 3, Amersfoort.
16:00
Alderman Ben van Koningsveld will attend the festive opening of Sportpark Liendert.
Location: Sportpark Liendert, Parelhoenstraat 12B, Amersfoort.
Saturday, 28 March
13:00
Several members of the municipal executive will attend Amersfoort Aangenaam, where new residents of the city will be welcomed.
Location: Stadhuis Amersfoort, Raadzaal, Stadhuisplein 1, Amersfoort.
Sunday, 29 March
06:30
Alderman Ben van Koningsveld will attend the finish of the Light at Night Walk – against cancer.
Start and finish location: Discipline Sports, Nijverheidsweg-Noord 98G, Amersfoort.
Monday, 30 March
11:30
Aldermen Jeroen Bulthuis and Willem-Jan Stegeman will attend the placement of the first modules of the 286 relocatable homes in the Thuis in Duist project by De Alliantie.
Location: Bouwkeet VDL De Meeuw, follow signs after roundabout 3 in Vathorst.
Tuesday, 31 March
15:30
Alderman Micheline Paffen-Zeenni will attend the farewell event for Marjolein Boshuisen, director of treatment services for the Eemland region at GGz Centraal.
Location: Zon & Schild (Veste), Utrechtseweg 266, Amersfoort.
Wednesday, 1 April
12:00
Alderman Micheline Paffen-Zeenni will speak at the event marking the 25th anniversary of Motiva Straatadvocaten in Amersfoort.
Location: Tjommies Bar, Lavendelstraat 13, Amersfoort.
Thursday, 2 April
17:00
Alderman Tyas Bijlholt will open the Mannenzaal. This unique heritage location in the heart of Amersfoort will reopen to the public. It will be a place where you can discover the stories of the former residents of the Mannenzaal, enjoy small, rotating exhibitions in the chapel, and rent the space for various events.
Location: Mannenzaal, Westsingel 50, Amersfoort.