Heemskerk and Uitgeest residents invited to discuss impact of new asylum reception centre
Residents of Heemskerk and Uitgeest can attend meetings on April 20 to learn about the new asylum seekers' reception centre. The sessions will address local concerns like safety, facilities, and integration, offering a chance to ask questions and share input on the upcoming changes.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Border of Heemskerk and Uitgeest, Noord-Holland |
| Meeting Dates & Times | April 20, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM and 8:00 PM–9:30 PM |
| Venue | Council Chamber, Heemskerk Town Hall, Maerten van Heemskerckplein 1 |
| Capacity | 200 people (divided over two sessions) |
| Registration Deadline | April 2, via www.uitgeest.nl/aanmelden20april |
| Online Participation | Central part of the meeting can be followed live online |
| Organisers | Municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest |
| Involved Government Body | Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) |
| Focus Topics | Liveability, safety, facilities, social interaction, and integration |
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest are responsible for implementing the national policy on asylum seekers' reception, as mandated by the Dispersion Act. Their role includes facilitating dialogue with residents to address local concerns and ensure smooth integration of the reception centre.
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Municipalities Heemskerk and Uitgeest to hold meetings about the reception centre
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest are jointly organising two meetings about the arrival of the asylum seekers' reception centre (AZC) on the border of the two villages. The meetings will take place on Monday, April 20, at the town hall in Heemskerk.
Purpose of the meetings
The municipal councils of Uitgeest and Heemskerk have both approved the establishment of a reception facility between Heemskerk and Uitgeest. The arrival of the reception facility will not be up for discussion during the meeting. The reception of asylum seekers is a statutory duty (Dispersion Act).
Now that more details are known about the implementation, the municipalities would like to engage in dialogue with residents. The meeting is intended to share information and discuss issues such as liveability, safety, facilities, social interaction and integration.
Sharing information and answering questions is key
These meetings will focus on what the reception centre means for the villages and provide an opportunity for discussion. The municipalities will inform attendees about the decisions made, facts and the process. Of course, there will also be time for questions.
Attendees will then discuss their concerns or questions in smaller groups, what will happen, what is needed to ensure the arrival of the people at the reception facility goes smoothly, and what residents can contribute. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) will provide more information for immediate neighbours on how to register for the sounding board groups that will discuss the plan's implementation.
More information and registration
Residents of Heemskerk and Uitgeest previously received a letter about the meetings. There is a total capacity of 200 people, divided over the two meetings. It is also possible to follow the central part of the meeting online. Residents of Heemskerk and Uitgeest can register for the meeting via www.uitgeest.nl/aanmelden20april. Separate information meetings will be organised for entrepreneurs and social organisations at a later date.
Practical information
- Where: Council Chamber, Heemskerk Town Hall, Maerten van Heemskerckplein 1, Heemskerk
- When: Monday, April 20, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM and 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Registration: by Thursday, April 2 via www.uitgeest.nl/aanmelden20april
More information is available on the websites www.heemkerk.nl/azc and www.uitgeest.nl/azc.