How your vote shapes Heumen: Key facts about the upcoming municipal council elections
On March 18, residents of Heumen will elect a new municipal council, deciding who represents their interests for the next four years. Your vote influences local policies on housing, traffic, and care, directly impacting daily life in the municipality.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Council Members | 17 members |
| Term Length | 4 years |
| Current Council Ends | March 31, 2026 |
| New Council Starts | April 1, 2026 |
| Tasks | Represent residents, set frameworks, control the college (mayor/aldermen) |
| Meetings | Public and available online |
| Municipality | Heumen (Gelderland) |
The municipal council of Heumen is the local governing body elected by residents to represent their interests and make decisions on municipal matters. It plays a crucial role in shaping policies that affect daily life, such as housing, infrastructure, and public services.
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The Municipal Council? This is how it works
On March 18, the municipal council elections will be held. On that day, your vote helps determine who will sit in our council for the next four years. But what does the municipal council actually do? How many people are in the council? And who were the council members in recent years? Dive into the municipal council with us, and you'll know everything about it.
Our Municipal Council
Many people do not have a clear picture of 'the council'. Who are they? What do they do? And what does that mean for you? In the Topic Magazine of June 2025, we answered these questions for you. We have summarized the most important points for you. Want to read everything? Then open the article: 'The municipal council is there for you'.
The municipal council is the group of people who make important decisions on behalf of all residents. The council of Heumen has 17 members. Council members are elected by residents during the municipal council elections. They usually do this work alongside their job or studies. View our page with the composition of the municipal council to see who sits in our council. On March 31, this council will say goodbye, and on April 1, the new council will start.
The municipal council has three tasks:
- Representing residents: listening to residents and taking their interests into account.
- Setting frameworks: deciding what is important for the municipality, such as housing, traffic, and care.
- Controlling: checking whether the college (mayor and aldermen) is doing their work well.
The council works in three steps towards decisions: forming an opinion, forming a judgment, and making a decision. Meetings are public and can also be followed online.
The council clerk supports the council and also helps residents who want to bring something to the attention, such as speaking out or sending a letter.
The mayor is the chair of the municipal council. He leads the meetings but does not vote.
Overview 2025: municipal council work at a glance.
This annual overview offers a visual look back at the municipal council work of the past year. Through clear figures, diagrams, and a clear timeline, you get an overview of the most important activities and decisions of the municipal council at a glance.
Political parties speak out
To get to know the people behind the parties in advance, we asked GL-PvdA and DKC this week to explain why they think it is important to commit to our municipality.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the municipal council elections will take place. This may seem far away, but this is faster than you think.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the municipal council elections will take place. This may seem far away, but this is faster than you think.