North Brabant Provincial Council approves key decisions on heritage funding, undermining fight, and leadership
The Provincial Council of North Brabant made significant decisions on 13 March 2026, including approving a €37 million loan for heritage investments, addressing organized crime, and recommending the reappointment of the King’s Commissioner. These moves impact regional development, safety, and governance for Brabant residents.
| Decision | Outcome | Key Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Swearing-in of new council members | Temporary replacements for resigned members | Bettine van Boxel-van Gruijthuijsen (D66), Nino de Lange (PvdA), Hetty Egger-van Oppen (ChristenUnie-SGP) |
| Reappointment of King’s Commissioner | Recommendation for Ms. I.R. Adema’s reappointment | Proposal 22/26; decision sent to Minister of the Interior |
| Follow-up on undermining report by Southern Audit Chamber | Adopted with 51 votes in favor | BBB, VVD, GroenLinks, PvdA, SP, PVV, D66, CDA, Lokaal Brabant, others |
| Evaluation of Green Development Fund Brabant (2021–2024) | Adopted with 36 votes in favor, 14 against | VVD, GroenLinks, PvdA, SP, D66, CDA, Lokaal Brabant in favor; BBB, PVV against |
| Sale of shares in N.V. Monumenten Beheer Brabant to BOEi with €37M loan | Adopted with 31 votes in favor, 20 against | Motion M4-2026 (Future of MBB) adopted with 37 votes in favor |
The Provincial Council of North Brabant is responsible for regional governance, including economic development, public safety, and heritage preservation. It oversees policy implementation, allocates provincial funds, and advises on high-level appointments, such as the King’s Commissioner, ensuring alignment with local and national priorities.
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Overview of decisions by the Provincial Council on 13 March 2026
Below is an overview of the decisions made by the Provincial Council (PS) on 13 March 2026.
Swearing-in ceremonies
The meeting began with the admission and swearing-in of Ms Bettine van Boxel-van Gruijthuijsen (D66) as a temporary council member. She replaces Floris Stoot, who has resigned. This was followed by the swearing-in of Mr Nino de Lange (PvdA) as a temporary council member to replace Saskia van Hulten, who has requested a second temporary resignation. Ms Hetty Egger-van Oppen (ChristenUnie-SGP) was then sworn in. She had previously served as a citizen member for this party and has now been temporarily appointed as a council member to replace Mr Henk van Zelst. Mr John van Grinsven (ChristenUnie-SGP) was sworn in last as a citizen member for ChristenUnie-SGP. Due to Ms Egger-van Oppen’s temporary council membership, a vacancy has arisen for a citizen member in this faction.
Recommendation for reappointment of the King’s Commissioner
After the swearing-in ceremonies, the meeting continued with a closed session. During this agenda item, the council members considered Provincial Council proposal 22/26 recommending the reappointment of the King’s Commissioner in the province of North Brabant. Provincial Council has decided, during this agenda item, to recommend to the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations that Ms mr. I.R. Adema be proposed to His Majesty the King for reappointment as King’s Commissioner in the province of North Brabant.
Limited discussion items
Draft decision Provincial Council proposal 02/26 Report by the Southern Audit Chamber on ‘Undermining in the province of North Brabant’
The Southern Audit Chamber conducted an investigation into undermining in the province of North Brabant and, based on its findings, made recommendations, some of which are addressed to Provincial Council and some to the Deputies of North Brabant. Provincial Council is now being asked to decide on the follow-up to these recommendations.
This Provincial Council proposal has been adopted. 51 council members voted in favour.
- BBB (8), VVD (9), GroenLinks (4), PvdA (3), SP (4), PVV (4), D66 (3), CDA (4), Lokaal Brabant (4), JA21 (2), Party for the Animals (2), Volt (1), Forum for Democracy (1), 50PLUS (1) and ChristenUnie-SGP (1) voted in favour.
Draft decision Provincial Council proposal 58/25 Evaluation of the Green Development Fund Brabant 2021 – 2024
In 2025, the province had the Green Development Fund Brabant evaluated for the period 2021–2024. Provincial Council is being asked to adopt the evaluation report and to continue the Green Development Fund Brabant.
This Provincial Council proposal has been adopted. 36 council members voted in favour, 14 council members voted against.
- VVD (9), GroenLinks (4), PvdA (3), SP (4), D66 (3), CDA (4), Lokaal Brabant (4), Party for the Animals (2), Volt (1), 50PLUS (1) and ChristenUnie-SGP (1) voted in favour.
- BBB (7), PVV (4), JA21 (2) and Forum for Democracy (1) voted against.
18/26 Procedure for wishes and objections regarding the sale of shares in N.V. Monumenten Beheer Brabant to BOEi, combined with the provision of a loan facility from the immunisation portfolio to BOEi for investments in N.V. Monumenten Beheer Brabant and other heritage in North Brabant
Provincial Council is being asked whether they have any wishes or objections regarding the intended decision of the Deputies to sell the province’s shares in Monumenten Beheer Brabant (MBB) to BOEi, combined with a loan facility of up to €37 million from the immunisation portfolio to be provided to BOEi for the acquisition of the shares in MBB and for investments in heritage within and outside Brabant.
This Provincial Council proposal has been adopted. 31 council members voted in favour, 20 council members voted against.
- VVD (9), GroenLinks (4), PvdA (3), SP (4), D66 (3), Lokaal Brabant (4), Party for the Animals (2), Volt (1) and ChristenUnie-SGP (1) voted in favour.
- BBB (8), PVV (4), CDA (4), JA21 (2), Forum for Democracy (1) and 50PLUS (1) voted against.
A motion was adopted on this Provincial Council proposal:
M4-2026 Future of N.V. Monumentenbeheer Brabant, submitted by Lokaal Brabant, has been adopted.
37 council members voted in favour, 14 council members voted against.
- VVD (9), GroenLinks (4), PvdA (3), SP (4), PVV (4), D66 (3), Lokaal Brabant (4), JA21 (2), Party for the Animals (2), Forum for Democracy (1) and ChristenUnie-SGP (1) voted in favour.
- BBB (8), CDA (4), Volt (1) and 50PLUS (1) voted against.
Proposals without discussion
The following proposals were adopted by general consent:
- Draft decision I Provincial Council proposal 04/26 Evaluation report Braventure and Brabant Startup Fund B.V.
- Draft decision II Provincial Council proposal 19/26 Minutes of the Provincial Council meeting on 11 and 12 December 2025
- Draft decision Provincial Council proposal 21/26 Minutes of the Provincial Council meeting on 30 January 2026
- Draft decision Provincial Council proposal 20/26 List of received documents Provincial Council 13 March 2026 (period 4 December 2025 to 21 January 2026).
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