Goeree-Overflakkee welcomes new 31-member council with focus on energy and community
Residents of Goeree-Overflakkee can expect fresh leadership as a newly installed 31-member municipal council takes charge. Over the next four years, the council will tackle key issues like the energy transition, economic growth, and social cohesion, directly impacting daily life in the region.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Goeree-Overflakkee |
| Installation Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Council Term | 4 years |
| Number of Councillors | 31 |
| Number of Political Parties | 8 |
| Key Themes | Energy transition, quality of life, economic development, social cohesion |
| Coalition Formation Guide | Geerten Boogaard (Professor of Decentralised Authorities), Bert Brand (Clerk) Parties & Members |
- Trots op Goeree-Overflakkee: 10 members
- SGP: 6 members
- CDA: 6 members
- GROENLINKS/PvdA: 2 members
- GAAN: 2 members
- VVD: 2 members
- ChristenUnie: 2 members
- D66: 1 member |
The municipal council of Goeree-Overflakkee is the local governing body responsible for making decisions on policies, budgets, and initiatives that shape the community. It plays a crucial role in addressing local challenges, such as the energy transition and economic development, ensuring residents' interests are represented.
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New municipal council for Goeree-Overflakkee installed
On Wednesday evening, 1 April 2026, the new municipal council for the municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee was installed. The 31 councillors will now work for the next four years to represent the interests of all residents.
The installation marks the beginning of a new term of office, during which the council will focus on key themes such as the energy transition, quality of life, economic development and social cohesion.
Mayor Ada Grootenboer-Dubbelman addressed the new council, emphasising the importance of collaboration: “As a municipal council, you will make decisions that affect the lives of our residents. This requires not only commitment, reliability and competence, but above all collaboration. Treating each other with respect and working together to find solutions is the key to gaining and maintaining the trust of our residents.”
The council consists of 31 members from eight political parties. The members are:
- Trots op Goeree-Overflakkee: Thomas Kom, Mayke Wesdorp, John Albrechts, Jos de Jonge, Mart Verbeek, Tessa van Es, Karel van Veen, John van Rij, Willem Tink and Joop Looyschelder
- SGP: John de Geus, Peter Grinwis, Peter Kieviet, Bart van ’t Geloof, Adriaan Kasteleijn and Erwin Guijt
- CDA: Tim Jochems, Geert-Jan Naberman, Ellen van Rossum, Daniël Huising, Jan-Anton Houweling and Natalie Mijnders-Breure
- GROENLINKS/PvdA: Petra ’t Hoen and Cees Grinwis
- GAAN: Ellen Nijssen and Femke Arensman-Fokkema
- VVD: Aad de Kool and John Damen
- ChristenUnie: Mariëlle van den Berg-Mostert and Stan van Heemst
- D66: Jeffrey Verlegh
In the coming weeks, the councillors will hold talks to form a coalition. This process will be guided by Geerten Boogaard, Professor of Decentralised Authorities, and council clerk Bert Brand.