Bronckhorst bids farewell to outgoing council members, three receive royal honours
The 2022-2026 municipal council of Bronckhorst has concluded its term, with three long-serving councillors awarded royal honours for their dedication. Residents can reflect on the impact of their local representatives' work over the past four years.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Bronckhorst |
| Event | Farewell meeting of 2022-2026 municipal council |
| Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Royal Honours Awarded | 3 councillors (Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau) |
| Honoured Councillors | Jan Klein Lenderink (CDA), Dick Ebbers (ChristenUnie/SGP), Rob Weverink (CDA) |
| Years of Service | Over 12 years each |
| Outgoing Councillors | 12 members (full list in article) |
The municipal council of Bronckhorst is the local governing body responsible for representing residents' interests, making policy decisions, and overseeing municipal operations. The council's farewell marks the end of a four-year term, during which members contributed to local governance and community development.
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Farewell to the 2022-2026 municipal council, three royal honours awarded
On 31 March 2026, the farewell meeting of the municipal council 2022-2026 took place. Among those present were Mayor Patrick van Domburg, acting as council chairman, Johanna Bergvoet, the longest-serving member of the council, and municipal secretary Martin Rommers. We would like to once again thank the outgoing councillors for their outstanding dedication to the community of Bronckhorst. Three councillors who have served for more than 12 years were awarded royal honours (Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau) by the mayor.
Jan Klein Lenderink from Wichmond
He began his political career in 1999 in Vorden for the CDA. He served as a councillor until 2005 and subsequently as a committee member for several months. From 2014 onwards, Jan served three terms as a councillor for the CDA in Bronckhorst. Within his party, he also held the position of secretary and performed other duties. Jan is now enjoying his retirement.
Dick Ebbers from Zelhem
He was a member of the municipal council in Zelhem for the ChristenUnie/SGP from 1999 to 2004. He then served for six years as a member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland. Since 2018, Dick has been a councillor and group leader for the ChristenUnie/SGP in the Bronckhorst municipal council. Dick works in the recreation and manufacturing industries.
Rob Weverink from Keijenborg
Rob has been a councillor for the CDA in the Bronckhorst municipal council since 2014 and has served as group leader since 2022. He is a tax advisor at Bilanx Adviseurs.
The other outgoing councillors are: Stefan Beijer (VVD), Jolanda Piels (Groep Piels), Karin Klein Lebbink (Lokaal Bronckhorst), Bengt Stegeman (CDA), Everdien Berendsen (CDA), Christina Oosterhoff (GroenLinks), Luuk Preijde (PvdA), Thea Lusink (VVD) and Johanna Bergervoet (PvdA).