Mr. Franc Weerwind Appointed Acting Mayor of Terneuzen

The choice for Franc Weerwind is based on the challenges Terneuzen faces and the wishes expressed by the municipal council:

It is very good for Terneuzen that Franc Weerwind is willing to take on the acting mayor role. He is an administrator with a large network and broad experience, locally as mayor and nationally as minister. With his track record, he can make an important contribution to the governance of the municipality, not only with the dossiers that currently require attention but also with all developments coming to Terneuzen. Terneuzen is in good hands with Franc, said Kings Commissioner Hugo de Jonge.

Tonight, introductory meetings were held with the faction leaders and aldermen, which were mutually experienced as positive. On January 8, 2026, Franc Weerwind will be sworn in by the Kings Commissioner. His assignment runs until a new Crown-appointed mayor is in place, expected early 2027.

Municipality of Terneuzen

The municipality of Terneuzen is the largest municipality in Zeeland with over 55,000 inhabitants. The municipality is centrally located in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Due to its location on the Western Scheldt and the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, Terneuzen is part of the cross-border port North Sea Port, one of the most important economic engines of the Netherlands. The well-known lock complex in Terneuzen provides the indispensable gateway of the port towards Ghent and the hinterland.

Terneuzen combines that industrial and logistical strength with a focus on culture and livability. Recently, it was the setting for the music spectacle The Passion. With initiatives in the field of innovation Renewal/development, education and knowledge development, and close cooperation with businesses and educational institutions, Terneuzen is building an attractive business climate The extent to which an environment is attractive for companies to (start) doing business there for residents and companies.