Young voices shape Bunschoten's future: Children's Council presents ideas to new coalition
Children in Bunschoten have shared their priorities for the municipality’s future, focusing on green spaces, traffic safety, and a healthier living environment. Their input, gathered during the Children's Municipal Council, will be presented to the new local coalition, ensuring young perspectives are heard in decision-making.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Second and final meeting of the 2025-2026 Children's Municipal Council |
| Date | 25 March 2026 |
| Location | Council chamber, Bunschoten town hall |
| Participants | Representatives from primary schools in Bunschoten and SBO De Werf |
| Key Topics Discussed | Green spaces & play, traffic & safety, healthy living environment & sports |
| Child Mayor | Lauren Nagel |
| Mayor | Jaco Geurts |
| Council Clerk | Esther Hoogstraten |
| Objective | Present children’s ideas to the new municipal coalition |
The Children's Municipal Council is an initiative by the municipality of Bunschoten to involve young residents in local governance. It provides a platform for children to voice their concerns and ideas, which are then considered in municipal policy-making processes.
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Children's Municipal Council provides input for coalition
On Wednesday afternoon, 25 March, the second and final meeting of the 2025-2026 Children's Municipal Council took place in the council chamber of the town hall. During this meeting, the children gathered ideas to present to the new coalition: what do they consider important for children and adults in our municipality? What should remain the same, and what could be improved?
After reflecting on the previous meeting of the Children's Municipal Council, council clerk Esther Hoogstraten explained everything about the recent municipal elections. The children then discussed topics such as green spaces & play, traffic & safety, and a healthy living environment & sports with child mayor Lauren Nagel and Mayor Jaco Geurts, using various statements.
Prior to the meeting, the children were asked to consider, with their classmates, what they would do if they were in charge in Bunschoten, based on five questions. During the meeting, the children presented these ideas to each other and asked questions about them. They then collectively decided which of these ideas they wanted to present to the new coalition.
Composition of the Children's Municipal Council
This school year, the Children's Municipal Council consists of representatives from primary schools in the municipality of Bunschoten and SBO De Werf. This year, they will meet twice with child mayor Lauren Nagel and Mayor Jaco Geurts to discuss issues they consider important.