Schagen introduces collective ban to tackle nightlife nuisance
Residents and visitors in Schagen can now enjoy a safer nightlife as local authorities, police, and hospitality businesses join forces to ban troublemakers from multiple venues. The new protocol aims to curb misconduct and protect public order immediately.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Protocol Name | Collective Hospitality Ban |
| Signing Parties | Municipality of Schagen, KHN Schagen, Police |
| Effective Date | 23 March 2026 (immediate effect) |
| Purpose | Temporarily ban individuals causing serious misconduct from venues |
| Location | Schagen, Noord-Holland |
| Key Figures | Marjan van Kampen-Nouwen (Mayor), Roy van der Weel (KHN Schagen Chair), Marlise van Aerde (Police Team Leader) |
| Target Group | Troublemakers disrupting nightlife safety |
The municipality of Schagen plays a key role in maintaining public order and safety within its jurisdiction. By collaborating with local businesses and law enforcement, it ensures that regulations and protocols are effectively implemented to protect both residents and visitors. The police enforce these measures to uphold the law and address nuisance.
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Joint protocol for Collective Hospitality Ban signed with police and hospitality sector
Together with the Royal Hospitality Netherlands (KHN) Schagen branch and the police, we signed the Collective Hospitality Ban protocol on Monday, 23 March. With this agreement, the three parties are taking a joint step in addressing nuisance and protecting public order in the nightlife district.
Joint action against nuisance
The protocol enables individuals who cause serious misconduct in one hospitality venue to be temporarily denied access to multiple affiliated hospitality businesses. With this, the parties involved aim to contribute to a safe, welcoming, and pleasant nightlife environment for visitors, entrepreneurs, and staff.
Signing by involved parties
The signing took place by the police team leader, the chairman of KHN Schagen, and our mayor. With their signatures, they affirm the importance of a robust, joint approach.
With these agreements, we demonstrate that hospitality businesses, police, and the municipality are jointly taking responsibility for a safe nightlife district. By taking clear action against nuisance-makers, we protect the many visitors who simply want to enjoy a pleasant evening out.
Marjan van Kampen - Nouwen
Mayor
Hospitality sector supports the approach
Roy van der Weel, chairman of KHN Schagen, sees the protocol as a valuable tool for entrepreneurs.
Our entrepreneurs want to provide a welcoming but also safe environment. The protocol helps us to act more quickly and effectively against individuals who disrupt the atmosphere.
Roy van der Weel
Chairman of KHN Schagen
Important step for the police
The police also endorse the benefits of the agreement.
A safe hospitality sector requires good collaboration. With these agreements, we can work together with entrepreneurs and the municipality to set clear boundaries for undesirable behaviour and contribute to a pleasant nightlife environment.
Marlise van Aerde
Team leader
Immediate effect
The protocol takes effect immediately after signing. The parties involved will continue to work closely together to keep the nightlife district in Schagen safe, attractive, and welcoming.