Voorne aan Zee welcomes new council with historic ceremony after record voter turnout
Residents of Voorne aan Zee have spoken: voter turnout surged to 50.6% in the recent municipal elections, nearly 12% higher than in 2022. The new council, featuring 11 parties, will be sworn in on 1 April during a historic event in Brielle, blending tradition with local governance.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout | 50.6% (12% higher than 2022 reorganisation elections) |
| Total Seats | 35 |
| Seat Distribution | VVD: 6, IBV: 5, FvD: 4, Partij Voorne aan Zee: 4, GroenLinks/PvdA: 4, BVNL: 3, CDA: 3, ECHT voor Voorne: 2, D66: 2, Partij met Lef!: 1, Ons Voorne: 1 |
| Farewell to Current Council | 31 March, 8:00 PM, Town Hall Council Chamber |
| Installation of New Council | 1 April, 8:30 PM, Sint Catharijnekerk, Brielle (historical costume event) |
| Live Stream | Voorne aan Zee Council Information System |
The municipal council of Voorne aan Zee is the local governing body responsible for making decisions on policies, budgets, and community initiatives. These elections determine the political composition of the council, directly influencing how local issues are addressed over the next term.
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Final results of the municipal council elections
On Thursday, 26 March, Mayor Arno Scheepers announced the official results of the municipal council elections in Voorne aan Zee. This took place during a public session of the central polling station. Voter turnout for the elections was 50.6%, nearly 12% higher than in the reorganisation elections at the end of 2022.
The distribution of the 35 seats on the municipal council is as follows:
- VVD: 6
- Inwonersbelang Voorne (IBV): 5
- Forum voor Democratie: 4
- Partij Voorne aan Zee: 4
- Groenlinks / PvdA: 4
- Belang van NL (BVNL): 3
- CDA: 3
- ECHT voor Voorne: 2
- D66: 2
- Partij met Lef!: 1
- Ons Voorne: 1
Farewell to the municipal council on 31 March
On Tuesday, 31 March, we will say farewell to the current municipal council at 8:00 PM in the council chamber of the town hall.
Installation of the new municipal council on 1 April
On Wednesday evening, 1 April (8:30 PM), the new municipal council of Voorne aan Zee will be installed in the Sint Catharijnekerk in Brielle. This installation coincides with the historical date of the Capture of Brielle in 1572, a pivotal moment in our history symbolising freedom and self-governance. Each year on 1 April, Brielle commemorates this liberation with an open-air play. This year, the evening will also mark the swearing-in of the new municipal council. In this way, we connect our history with the start of a new governing period. Mayor Scheepers will lead the installation in historical costume.
Both evenings can be viewed live on the website of the council information system of Voorne aan Zee.