Your vote shapes Wijchen's future: Key decisions on housing, care and spending up for grabs
On 18 March, residents of Wijchen can directly influence local priorities—from new swimming pools to business park expansions—by voting in municipal elections. Your choice determines how public funds are spent and what your neighbourhood will look like in the years ahead.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Voting Aid Tool | MijnStem.nl (external link) |
| Election Debate | 11 March 2026, 19:30 at ’t Mozaïek theatre hall |
| Issues at Stake | High-rise buildings, swimming pool plans, business park expansion, budget allocation (culture, sports, care) |
| Municipality | Wijchen |
| Source | Column by Mayor Renske Helmer-Englebert |
The municipal council of Wijchen is responsible for local governance, including urban planning, public amenities, and budget allocation. As the highest administrative body in the municipality, it translates resident priorities into concrete policies and projects that shape daily life.
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Column: Every vote counts on 18 March
Many people see opportunities for improvement in their place of residence, for example regarding the layout of public spaces or how care and support are organised, but they have different ideas about the best solution. During the election campaign, political parties show what they believe is the best approach to improvements and what kind of society they envision. How do they want to organise this? How do they plan to achieve their goals? On 18 March, you can cast your vote for the party whose message resonates most with you.
The municipal council decides on very specific issues, such as whether to allow high-rise buildings in a new development plan, whether to build a new swimming pool or renovate the old one, and what is possible in the case of an expansion of the business park. And of course, where the money goes, such as to culture, sports or care.
That is precisely why your vote is important. The choices made by the municipal council directly affect your living environment: your neighbourhood, your amenities, your daily life. By voting, you help determine the direction your municipality takes and which values you want to see reflected in it.
Are you unsure which political party best matches your ideas and wishes and who to vote for? Then use the online voting aid MijnStem via the Mijnstem.nl website (This link leads to an external website) And attend the election debate at ’t Mozaïek in the theatre hall on Wednesday 11 March from 19:30.
Together, we shape the future of our municipality. Make your voice heard on 18 March.
Renske Helmer-Englebert, Mayor