Leidschendam-Voorburg reshuffles portfolios after alderman Jeffrey Keus steps down
Residents of Leidschendam-Voorburg will see key municipal responsibilities shift as the local executive board redistributes portfolios following the sudden departure of Alderman Jeffrey Keus. The changes affect areas like mobility, education, and youth care, with new contacts for ongoing projects.
| Portfolio | New Alderman |
|---|---|
| Accessibility and mobility | Marcel Belt |
| Youth care and youth protection | Philip van Veller |
| Education | Philip van Veller |
| Education housing | Bianca Bremer |
| Recreation and tourism | Astrid van Eekelen |
| Innovation | Astrid van Eekelen |
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Departing Alderman | Jeffrey Keus |
| Municipality | Leidschendam-Voorburg |
| Effective Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Previous Portfolios | Youth, education, mobility, innovation, recreation |
| Metropolitan Role | Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Area (MRDH) |
The municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg is responsible for local governance, including policy execution in areas like education, mobility, and youth care. The executive board, consisting of the mayor and aldermen, manages these portfolios and ensures continuity in public services during transitions.
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UPDATE: Portfolio allocation following the departure of Alderman Jeffrey Keus
Update March 26, 2026
The portfolios of Alderman Jeffrey Keus will now be taken over by the current members of the executive board. The allocation is as follows:
- Accessibility and mobility – Alderman Marcel Belt
- Youth care and youth protection – Alderman Philip van Veller
- Education – Alderman Philip van Veller
- Education housing – Alderman Bianca Bremer
- Recreation and tourism – Alderman Astrid van Eekelen
- Innovation – Alderman Astrid van Eekelen
See also the page Leden college | Gemeente Leidschendam-Voorburg for the full portfolios of the executive board.
For questions or ongoing arrangements regarding these portfolios, you can now contact the relevant alderman. You can reach them via
News item March 20, 2026
Our colleague Jeffrey Keus has informed the municipal council that he is stepping down as alderman with immediate effect. We deeply regret this decision. Over the past four years, we have enjoyed excellent collaboration and made significant strides for the future of our municipality.
During the past four years, he has been closely involved in complex dossiers. He served as alderman for youth and education, accessibility and mobility, innovation, and recreation. He was a dedicated administrator who passionately committed himself to the municipality. In addition, he was also active as an administrator for the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Area (MRDH), advocating for better and more affordable public transport.
As an executive board, we respect his decision and thank him for his dedication, contributions, and the pleasant collaboration during the past council term.
The portfolios of Alderman Keus will be redistributed and taken over within the executive board.
The executive board of mayor and aldermen,
Martijn Vroom, Astrid van Eekelen, Bianca Bremer, Marcel Belt and Philip van Veller
Resignation letter of Alderman Jeffrey Keus
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