Wassenaar welcomes new 21-member council after March elections
Wassenaar residents now have fresh representation as the newly elected 21-member municipal council takes office. The council will shape local policies on housing, healthcare, and safety for the next term, with new aldermen expected before summer.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Installation Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Council Size | 21 members |
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Next Steps | Discussion of explorer report, formation of executive board |
| Expected Aldermen | Appointed before summer break |
| Key Policy Areas | Housing, healthcare, safety, public spaces |
| Location | Raadhuis de Paauw, Wassenaar |
| Explorer | Jan Iedema |
| Mayor | Leendert de Lange |
The municipal council of Wassenaar is the highest local governing body, representing residents and setting policy directions. It oversees the executive board, ensuring decisions on critical issues like housing and safety align with community needs.
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New Wassenaar municipal council installed
On Wednesday evening, April 1, the new municipal council of Wassenaar was officially installed during a public meeting at Raadhuis de Paauw. This marks the beginning of the new administrative term following the municipal council elections of March 18, 2026.
Role and composition of the municipal council
The municipal council is the highest governing body of the municipality and represents all residents of Wassenaar. The 21 councillors make decisions on key issues such as housing, healthcare, safety, and the layout of public spaces. The council sets the main policy lines and oversees the executive board of mayor and aldermen.
Next steps: exploration and formation
Soon, the report by explorer Jan Iedema will be discussed, after which the formation phase will begin. During this phase, parties will agree on a joint program and the composition of the executive board. New aldermen are expected to be appointed before the summer break.
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Photo from left to right: Simon Tacx (VVD), clerk Jaap Kleinhesselink, Maria Bellekom-Vogels (Lokaal Wassenaar!), Karin Vierwind (VVD), Pasquale van Vliet-Van Dijk (Hart voor Wassenaar), Sonja Hibbert (Progressief Nederland), Lieke van Schouwenburg (D66), Wim Koetsier (CDA), Laurens van Doeveren (VVD), Sjoerd Spaanjaars (VVD), Ben Paulides (DLW), Mayor Leendert de Lange, Irma van der Marel (Hart voor Wassenaar), Jeroen Gankema (Lokaal Wassenaar!), Laurina Nieukerke (VVD), Henri Hendrickx (Hart voor Wassenaar), Bob van Pareren (Forum voor Democratie), Mildo Meijer (VVD), Paut Struik (D66), Matthijs Stekelenburg (VVD), Francoise van Leeuwen-Geelen (Hart voor Wassenaar), Henri van Smirren (Progressief Nederland), Elroy Visser (VVD).