Oosterhout introduces evening discounts for De Warande recreation area to keep summer fun affordable
Oosterhout residents can enjoy cheaper access to De Warande recreation area this summer, thanks to a new discount during the last two hours of the day. The move aims to make leisure activities more affordable for all, with a pilot scheme now underway.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | De Warande recreation area, Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant |
| Discount Period | Last two hours of the day during the 2026 summer season |
| Beneficiaries | All residents, including seasonal swimming pass holders |
| Funding | Allocated by the municipal executive |
| Evaluation | Pilot to be reviewed after one year |
| Housing Policy Decision | No priority housing ordinance; focus on increasing housing supply |
| Species Protection Code | Applies to all work in public spaces and municipal buildings |
| Shelter & Crisis Care Budget | Set for 2026 to support timely assistance for young people in need |
| Advisory Council Remuneration | Increased for members of the Advisory Council for the Social Domain |
| Labor Market Platform | European tender launched for a new platform |
The municipal executive of Oosterhout is responsible for implementing local policies and managing public services, including recreation areas, housing, and social care. Their decisions directly impact the daily lives of residents by ensuring accessible amenities and addressing community needs.
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Minutes of the municipal executive meeting week 13
Meeting of the municipal executive of Oosterhout on March 24, 2026.
Equal opportunities
Affordable access to recreation area De Warande
The municipal executive has decided to ensure that all residents can continue to use recreation area De Warande affordably during the 2026 summer season. Following a request from the municipal council, the executive has opted for a discount during the last two hours of the day. Holders of seasonal swimming passes will also be able to swim outside during these hours at no extra cost. The executive has allocated funds for this purpose, and the pilot will be evaluated after one year. The municipal council will be informed of the results via a council information letter.
General
The executive has also:
- based on regional studies, concluded that the municipality of Oosterhout adequately meets the housing needs of its residents. Granting priority to local residents, essential professions, or buyers in the affordable segment does not solve the housing shortage. Therefore, the executive has decided not to submit a proposal to the municipal council for a housing ordinance that would grant priority to these groups. Instead, the executive has chosen a different approach: not redistributing scarcity, but increasing the housing supply. The executive will inform the municipal council of this via a council information letter;
- decided that the ‘Code of Conduct for Species Protection’ will officially apply to all work in public spaces and municipal buildings. This code of conduct helps ensure careful handling of protected animals and plants. The executive will inform the municipal council of this via a council information letter;
- decided to set the budget for ‘Shelter and Crisis Care’ in 2026. This decision provides care providers with clarity on the funds available in 2026 to offer young people in need of shelter or crisis care timely and appropriate assistance;
- decided to increase the remuneration for members of the ‘Advisory Council for the Social Domain’;
- decided to launch a European tender for a labor market platform and to mandate the director of Regio West-Brabant to execute this on behalf of the municipality of Oosterhout, including signing the agreement;
- decided to adopt the updated overview of commitments and motions and to inform the municipal council of this via a council information letter.
The public council documents will be available in the council meeting calendar from the Thursday following the meeting: