Experienced administrator Jan Willem Wiggers to lead Heerde coalition talks after GBP election win
Residents of Heerde can expect clarity soon on the new local government coalition. After GemeenteBelang Boerenpartij's election victory, veteran administrator Jan Willem Wiggers will explore options for a stable majority coalition, starting discussions next week.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Informateur | Jan Willem Wiggers (69) |
| Previous Roles | Mayor of Hattem (2008–2019), acting mayor in Hardenberg, Heerde, Voorst |
| Assignment | Explore stable majority coalition possibilities |
| Process Start | Week 14 (early April 2026) |
| Output | Public written report and council presentation |
| Municipality | Heerde (Gelderland) |
| Initiating Party | GemeenteBelang Boerenpartij (GBP) |
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
The municipality of Heerde, like all Dutch local governments, is responsible for forming a governing coalition after elections. The informateur plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions between political parties to ensure a stable and representative local government. This process is key to addressing local challenges and implementing policies that affect residents' daily lives.
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GBP announces designate of informateur
GemeenteBelang Boerenpartij (GBP) has designated Jan Willem Wiggers (69) as informateur. The initiative by GemeenteBelang Boerenpartij to designate the informateur is based on the election victory in the municipal elections of 18 March. On 23 March, the lead candidates of the political parties discussed the election results in a clarification debate. All parties agreed on the nomination of Mr Wiggers. The assignment for the informateur has been formulated based on the clarification debate.
The informateur
Jan Willem Wiggers is no stranger to the region. He served as mayor of Hattem (2008–2019) and subsequently as acting mayor in Hardenberg, Heerde and Voorst. His administrative experience and knowledge of our area make him well-suited for the exploratory phase ahead.
The informateur’s assignment
The informateur has been tasked with exploring the possibilities for forming a stable majority coalition. During this exploration, the informateur will hold discussions with representatives of all parties. These discussions will begin in week 14. The informateur will ultimately produce a public, written report on the process and findings. The informateur will then present these findings in a council meeting.
In conclusion
GemeenteBelang Boerenpartij values a careful and transparent (in)formation process. With Mr Jan Willem Wiggers as informateur, we aim to explore which coalition formation best reflects the election results and the challenges facing Heerde.