New faces take office as Beek welcomes updated municipal council
Residents of Beek, Limburg, will see fresh representation as two new council members join the local government. The updated 17-seat council reflects recent elections, with long-serving members stepping down after years of service to the community.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Beek, Limburg |
| New Council Members | Roger Nijsten (Progressief Beek), Hub Hoedemakers (Belang van Beek) |
| Total Council Seats | 17 |
| Departing Members | Henry Horsmans, René Beaumont (CDA), Chris Gijzen, Thijs van Es (Beek Lokaal), Dany Pirson (Belang van Beek) |
| Honor Awarded | Dany Pirson: Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Dual Mandate Holders | Raymond Dirx, Rob Schwillens (CDA), Marcel Meurkens (Beek Lokaal) |
| Date of Swearing-In | March 31, 2026 |
The municipal council of Beek plays a crucial role in local governance, representing residents' interests and making decisions on policies, budgets, and community projects. This transition marks the beginning of a new political term, shaping the future direction of the municipality.
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Beek installs new municipal council
In the council chamber of Beek’s town hall, the new members of the municipal council were sworn in on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Beek municipal council now includes two newcomers. The new faces are: Roger Nijsten (Progressief Beek) and Hub Hoedemakers (Belang van Beek).
The Beek municipal council consists of 17 council seats. The seat distribution is as follows:
CDA
- Raymond Dirx
- Geert Ghijsen
- Marie-José De Bruijn-de Vos
- Max van den Bongard
- Rob Schwillens
- Jens Janssen
Progressief Beek
- Nienke Vennik
- Eric Heitzer
- Maurice Weusten
- Roger Nijsten
Beek Lokaal
- Marcel Meurkens
- Dennis van Es
- Sandy Muijlkens
Belang van Beek
- Michael Muijres
- Hub Hoedemakers
- Leonne Lemmens-Liebers
VVD
- Hans Steinhart
The incumbent aldermen Raymond Dirx, Rob Schwillens, and Marcel Meurkens have been appointed as council members and will hold dual mandates until the formation of a new coalition and the subsequent appointment of new aldermen.
During the council meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026, farewell was bid to: Henry Horsmans (CDA), René Beaumont (CDA), Chris Gijzen (Beek Lokaal), Thijs van Es (Beek Lokaal), and Dany Pirson (Belang van Beek). These council members have dedicated themselves with commitment and conviction to the Beek community for many years. Their involvement, dedication, and contributions to our local democracy are of lasting value. We thank them for their work and wish them all the best for the future.
During the farewell meeting, Dany Pirson was appointed as a Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau, in recognition of his dedication over three council terms for the municipality of Beek.