Vlissingen strengthens collaboration with advisory councils for better resident engagement
Residents of Vlissingen will have faster access to advisory council recommendations as the municipality signs a revised four-year cooperation agreement. Changes include ending annual public meetings and improving transparency by publishing advice online.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Vlissingen |
| Advisory Councils | Wmo and Youth Advisory Council |
| Agreement Duration | 4 years |
| Signing Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Decision Date | March 11, 2026 (by the college) |
| Changes in Representation | Stichting Werkgroep Gehandicapten Walcheren (SWGW) no longer represented |
| Annual Public Meetings | Abolished |
| Transparency Improvement | Advisory council advice now published directly on the municipality’s website |
| Signatories | Alderman Jeroen Portier and Advisory Council Chair Ingrid Kleingeld |
The municipality of Vlissingen plays a key role in local governance, ensuring that advisory councils like the Wmo and Youth Advisory Council provide input on social support and youth policies. This cooperation agreement formalizes how the municipality engages with these councils to improve resident participation and transparency.
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New cooperation agreement between municipality and Wmo and Youth Advisory Council
On March 13, 2026, the revised cooperation agreement between the municipality of Vlissingen and the Wmo and Youth Advisory Council was signed. The college decided on March 11, 2026, to enter into this cooperation agreement for four years with the Advisory Council.
The cooperation agreement with the Wmo and Youth Advisory Council has been amended. The Stichting Werkgroep Gehandicapten Walcheren (SWGW) is no longer represented on the Advisory Council. There was no succession available from the SWGW. The SWGW remains involved in issues regarding accessibility and inclusion.
The obligation to organize an annual public meeting has been abolished. These meetings proved to be very labor-intensive, attracted few visitors, and sometimes took on an unwanted political tone. Furthermore, the advice from the Advisory Council is now directly published on the website, so that residents can more quickly gain insight into the advice given.
The cooperation agreement was signed by alderman Jeroen Portier and the chair of the Advisory Council, Ingrid Kleingeld.