Borne bids farewell to seven councillors as historic town hall era ends
Residents of Borne witnessed the end of an era as seven councillors were honored for their service during the final meeting in the old town hall. The event marked the transition to a new council following recent municipal elections, celebrating years of dedication to local governance.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of final meeting | March 31, 2026 |
| Location | Old town hall, Rheineplein 1, Borne |
| Departing councillors | 7 |
| Royal Decorations | Ernst Janssen (D66), Bert Oude Lansink (Lokaal BHZ) |
| Borns Bijtje awards | Niels Busschers (GB’90), Judith Prakken (VVD), Bernhard Slotman (CDA), Jan de Vries (GL-PvdA) |
| Council medal recipients | All departing councillors |
| Municipal elections | Held on March 18, 2026 |
The municipal council of Borne is responsible for local governance, including policy-making, budget allocation, and representing the interests of residents. This farewell event highlights the council’s role in acknowledging the contributions of its members as part of democratic transitions.
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Farewell to seven councillors at final meeting in old town hall
On Tuesday, March 31 at 19:30, the final council meeting of the municipal council in its current composition began. This was also the last meeting held in the town hall at Rheineplein 1. During the meeting, farewell was bid to the seven councillors who will not return to the new council.
Awards for councillors
Ernst Janssen (D66) and Bert Oude Lansink (Lokaal BHZ) received a Royal Decoration from Mayor Jan Pierik. They were awarded a Royal Decoration for serving twelve years as councillors. Additionally, Niels Busschers (GB’90), Judith Prakken (VVD), Bernhard Slotman (CDA) and Jan de Vries (GL-PvdA) received a Borns Bijtje for their contributions to the municipal council. Councillors receive a Borns Bijtje for their service if they have served at least one full council term. Frans Schoon (SP) is also leaving the municipal council. All departing councillors received a council medal as a token of appreciation for their dedication to and involvement in the community of Borne.
Municipal elections
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the municipal elections were held. In the final meeting, the council decided that the elections had been conducted lawfully.