From now on the works will already be able to start as soon as the subsidy is applied for. The simplified procedure applies to both new files and files that are already being treated. For example, the waiting list is shortened and local authorities and church boards can start their project faster.
“With this administrative simplification, we give the signal from Flanders that we have faith in the local authorities and want to relieve them of excessive regulatory pressure,” says Crevits, “so that the focus can go to concrete challenges and projects in their congregation or city. This year, every congregation must also be included in a Church Factories of Church and Nevendenmeuren. In consultation with its church factories.”