Land van Cuijk bids farewell to first municipal council and honors two long-serving members
Residents of Land van Cuijk witnessed the end of an era as the first municipal council concluded its term. Two councillors received Royal honours for their decades of service, while a new council prepares to take office tomorrow, shaping local governance for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Land van Cuijk |
| Councillors honored | Arthur Baudet, Johan Hermanussen |
| Honour received | Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Arthur Baudet's service | Alderman (2010-2014), Councillor (2 terms in Cuijk, 1 term in Land van Cuijk) |
| Johan Hermanussen's service | Councillor (5 terms in Boxmeer, 1 term in Land van Cuijk) |
| New council swearing-in | 1 April 2026, 19:30 |
| Term duration | 2026-2030 |
The municipality of Land van Cuijk is responsible for local governance, including policy-making, public services, and community development. Municipal councils play a crucial role in representing residents' interests and overseeing the implementation of local policies.
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Farewell to municipal council and Royal honours
Farewell to municipal council
Today, we said goodbye to the first municipal council of Land van Cuijk. Over the past four years, 37 councillors have dedicated themselves to all residents of Land van Cuijk. We thank them for their commitment.
Royal honours
Two councillors were honoured today. Arthur Baudet and Johan Hermanussen received Royal honours for their many years of service as councillors. They have been appointed Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Mr Baudet served as alderman from 2010 to 2014 and as a councillor for two terms in the former municipality of Cuijk. From 3 January 2022 to 31 March 2026, he was a councillor for the municipality of Land van Cuijk.
Mr Hermanussen began his term as a councillor in the former municipality of Boxmeer on 14 March 2002. In total, he served five terms as a councillor. From 3 January 2022 to 31 March 2026, he was also a councillor for the municipality of Land van Cuijk.
New municipal council
Tomorrow evening at 19:30, the new municipal council for 2026-2030 will be sworn in.