One-third of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections are women, according to an analysis of candidate lists from all municipalities by the foundation 'Stem op een Vrouw'. This figure matches the current composition of the councils and marks an increase from 27% in the previous elections four years ago.
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has granted an environmental permit for the renovation of the iconic Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep. This allows the developer to officially proceed with the project, which had already begun construction to minimize further delays for future residents.
The Juliana van Stolberg School in Castricum is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include the removal of a significant portion of its roof. The construction site currently features a large gap covered by blue tarpaulin as work on the building continues.
A residence on Kromme Mijdrechtstraat in IJmuiden will remain closed for an additional month following a shooting incident in late March. Authorities extended the closure due to a persistent risk of recurrence, marking the third shooting at the property within the last four years.
A 25-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested red-handed during a residential burglary on IJweg in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday night. The suspect remains in police custody following the incident.