Meierijstad launches Mijnbuurtje: a digital platform to strengthen local communities
Residents of Meierijstad can now connect, share ideas, and collaborate more easily through Mijnbuurtje, a new free online platform. This initiative aims to foster community ties, improve access to local activities, and enhance neighborhood support, making daily life more connected and accessible.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Mijnbuurtje |
| Launch Date | 7 April 2026 |
| Location | Meeting Centre Leefgoed, Veghel |
| Organizer | Municipality of Meierijstad |
| Responsible Councillor | Rik Compagne (Care, Public Health, and Housing) |
| Target Audience | All residents of Meierijstad |
| Platform Cost | Free of charge |
| Key Role | Neighbourhood connectors (residents acting as local information hubs) |
| Start Time | 19:15 |
| Registration | Via the municipality’s website (link provided upon registration request) |
| Province | Noord-Brabant |
The Municipality of Meierijstad plays a facilitating role in this initiative, aiming to strengthen social cohesion and community engagement. By providing tools like Mijnbuurtje, the municipality supports residents in building a more connected and self-reliant neighborhood, aligning with broader goals of public health and housing.
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My Neighbourhood Connects Residents in the District and Neighbourhood
The Municipality of Meierijstad will present a new initiative, Mijnbuurtje, on Friday, 7 April. This online platform supports residents in their district and neighbourhood, strengthens community ties, and brings neighbourhoods closer together.
Councillor Rik Compagne, responsible for care, public health, and housing, will open the evening.
The informative meeting is intended for all residents of Meierijstad who feel involved in their district or village or wish to contribute to it.
During the evening, the platform will be explained, and residents will be invited to actively participate and take on the role of neighbourhood connectors—a key role in the success of Mijnbuurtje. They will act as the eyes and ears in the district, gather and share information, activities, and stories, and ensure that residents can find each other.
The platform is offered free of charge by the municipality, which takes on a facilitating role, aimed at strengthening engagement: helping each other, sharing ideas, and jointly building a liveable and connected community. The strength and success of Mijnbuurtje lie with the residents and organisations themselves, making it a platform by and for the community.
With Mijnbuurtje, Meierijstad is investing in a strong social foundation and caring neighbourhoods where everyone can participate and look out for one another. The platform serves as a digital catalyst, making activities, care, culture, and neighbourhood initiatives visible and accessible. Residents will find it easier to access information and each other, while volunteers and professionals can collaborate more effectively and refer requests for assistance more efficiently. This leads to more effective and efficient collaboration in the district.
Interested parties are welcome at the Meeting Centre Leefgoed in Veghel from 19:15 on 7 April. Over a cup of coffee or tea, we will explain how Mijnbuurtje works and what it could mean for our municipality. You can register via.