New shared school plans for Blijham: Have your say on April 14
Residents of Blijham can voice their opinions on plans for a new shared education location at an open house meeting on April 14. The proposed site, a local football field, could shape the future of schooling and community space in the village.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Open house meeting for new education location |
| Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM |
| Location | Openbare basisschool De Wiekslag, Veurste Rou 4, Blijham |
| Proposed Site | Football field on Raadhuisstraat |
| Organisers | CBS De Loopplank, Kindcentrum De Wiekslag, Municipality of Westerwolde |
| Admission | Free entry, no registration required |
| Next Steps | Further research on site design, neighbourhood impact, and collaborations |
| Decision-Making Body | Municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) |
The municipality of Westerwolde plays a key role in local development, including education infrastructure. It facilitates collaboration between schools, residents, and stakeholders to ensure community needs are met in planning decisions. The municipal executive will ultimately decide on the proposed location for the new shared school.
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Open house meeting for new education location
CBS De Loopplank, Kindcentrum De Wiekslag and the municipality of Westerwolde are collaborating on plans for a new, shared education location in Blijham. An open house meeting will be held on April 14 for this purpose.
On April 14, we are organising a meeting where you can drop in. Residents, stakeholders and other interested parties are very welcome. You will hear more about the plans there.
Research into a suitable location
A study has been conducted to identify suitable locations in the village for a new school. This research indicates that the football field on Raadhuisstraat is the best option. This is not yet a final decision. The municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) still needs to make a decision on this.
Next steps
If the municipal executive chooses the football field, further research will follow. We will then look at, among other things:
- whether a single shared school can be established at this location
- how the site can be designed
- what this means for the neighbourhood
- whether collaboration with associations and other groups is possible
Working together with residents and stakeholders
We believe it is important to do this in collaboration with residents and other stakeholders. During the meeting, we will explain the research and outline the next steps. You can also ask questions and share your ideas or concerns.
Municipal employees will be present to provide explanations. The principals of Christian primary school De Loopplank and public primary school De Wiekslag will also be there.
Practical information
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Openbare basisschool De Wiekslag, Veurste Rou 4 in Blijham
Admission: Free entry, no registration required