Pekela strengthens social policy with four new Advisory Council members
Residents of Pekela can expect more tailored social policies as four new members join the Social Domain Advisory Council. Their expertise will help shape local youth care, social support, and health initiatives, ensuring community needs are better reflected in municipal plans.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| New Members | Tiedo Haan, Charissa Voort-ten Have, Selma Lewering, Miranda Geertsema-Kats |
| Total Council Members | 11 members + 1 independent chairperson |
| Appointed by | Mayor and aldermen of Pekela |
| Focus Areas | Youth care, social support, health, sports, and cultural participation |
| Recent Advice | Housing and care vision, sports and exercise policy note |
| Meeting Frequency | Monthly |
| Municipality | Pekela (Groningen) |
The Social Domain Advisory Council plays a crucial role in advising Pekela’s municipal executive on policies affecting residents' daily lives, such as youth care and social support. Its recommendations help shape local governance to better address community needs.
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New members of the Social Domain Advisory Council
The Social Domain Advisory Council of the municipality of Pekela has gained four new members. They were officially appointed last week by the mayor and aldermen and welcomed by Alderwoman Ellen van Klaveren.
The Advisory Council advises the municipal executive on social issues that affect many residents, such as youth care, social support, and health. With the addition of the new members, the Advisory Council now consists of eleven members and an independent chairperson.
Alderwoman Ellen van Klaveren: “These new members bring valuable knowledge and experience, thereby strengthening the Advisory Council. This way, we can ensure together that the municipality’s plans better align with what matters to residents.”
Over the past year, the Advisory Council has advised on, among other things, the housing and care vision and the sports and exercise policy note. For example, it advocated for better promotion of the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture, so that more young people can participate in sports and cultural activities.
The Advisory Council meets monthly and provides both requested and unsolicited advice to the municipal government to strengthen social policy in the municipality of Pekela. More information and the advice documents can be found at www.pekela.nl/adviesraadsociaaldomein.
In the photo (from left to right): Tiedo Haan, Charissa Voort-ten Have, Ellen van Klaveren (Alderman for Social Domain), Selma Lewering, Miranda Geertsema-Kats.