Security and finance
Safety also receives extra attention. Dentergem is allocating more resources to the fire brigade and police, and is looking at closer cooperation with safety partner RIHO.
Despite the significant investments, taxes will not be increased. The additional personal tax and surcharges remain the same. An indexation of some fees, an adjustment of the business tax and a limited tax on tourist overnight stays are being considered.
“Thanks to a healthy financial policy, all plans remain manageable,” the board emphasizes. The municipality will take out new loans for this purpose, but points out that it currently has no current loans.