Local volunteers in Mariahoeve win Golden Brick Award for safer and cleaner neighbourhood
Residents of Mariahoeve in The Hague can enjoy a safer and cleaner neighbourhood thanks to the efforts of the Neighbourhood Watch Team Horsten and Kampen. The team, awarded the Golden Brick Award, actively patrols the area, reports issues, and engages with locals to improve liveability.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Golden Brick Award |
| Recipient | Neighbourhood Watch Team Horsten and Kampen |
| Location | Mariahoeve, The Hague (Zuid-Holland) |
| Frequency of Patrols | Three times a week in the evenings |
| Issues Reported | Bulky waste, broken street lamps, nuisance, poorly maintained greenery |
| Organisations Involved | Municipality, police, housing associations, community centre |
| Team Origin | Evolved from Neighbourhood Intervention Team (BIT) Mariahoeve |
| Team Leader (Initial Team) | Ingrid Vogel |
| Team Visibility | Members wear special jackets and maintain frequent contact with residents |
The municipality of The Hague plays a supportive role in initiatives like the Neighbourhood Watch Team by providing resources, recognition, and coordination with relevant organisations. The Golden Brick Award is one way the municipality encourages and rewards community-driven efforts to enhance neighbourhood safety and liveability.
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Neighbourhood watch team Horsten and Kampen receives the Golden Brick Award
On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, the Neighbourhood Watch Team Horsten and Kampen received the Golden Brick Award. The team was awarded this prize for its efforts to keep the Mariahoeve area safe, clean and liveable.
The volunteers patrol the neighbourhood three times a week in the evenings. They keep an eye on what is happening in the area. The volunteers report bulky waste, broken street lamps, nuisance and poorly maintained greenery to the appropriate organisations, such as the municipality, police, housing associations and the community centre. This ensures that problems are resolved more quickly.
Team has been around for years
The neighbourhood watch team has been active for many years. It started with the Neighbourhood Intervention Team (BIT) in Mariahoeve, led by Ingrid Vogel. From this team, the Mariahoeve neighbourhood watch was formed. Nearly ten years ago, a separate team was established: the Neighbourhood Watch Team Horsten and Kampen.
Involved in the neighbourhood
The team is clearly visible in the neighbourhood. Members wear special jackets and have frequent contact with residents. Residents know exactly where to find the team if something is going on.
The neighbourhood watch team not only looks after the area but also supports each other. The volunteers form a close-knit team and are there for one another, even outside their duties.
Applying for the Golden Brick Award
The Golden Brick Award is a prize for residents who contribute to their neighbourhood by making it cleaner, safer or more pleasant.
Read more about what the Golden Brick Award is and how you can apply for it on Begin link: Golden Brick Award: reward for active residents, einde link.