Etiket: Municipalities
Minister Schouten: municipalities can start paying energy allowance | news item
News item | 15-03-2022 | 15:13 The government wants to ensure that low-income households receive the energy surcharge of approximately €800 as soon as possible. Minister Carola Schouten (Poverty Policy,…
Housing shortage: ‘The state must get the municipalities behind the rags’
People from Brabant who are unable to find a home due to the housing crisis are living on hiatus. That description comes from Bas Sievers, director of housing corporation Woonpartners…
Hundreds of shelters for Ukrainians: municipalities show themselves to be hospitable
More and more municipalities are succeeding in offering shelters for people from Ukraine. Dozens of war refugees will be housed in Eindhoven, Hilvarenbeek and Roosendaal from Friday. In Breda, it…
Expert warns against municipalities collapsing: ‘They are being driven into a trap’
Municipal councils are faced with more and more complex dossiers. A few years ago they became responsible for youth care, recently the energy transition was added. It threatens to become…
Flanders gives 1,000 euros to cities and municipalities per reception place for Ukrainian refugees
The Flemish government gives 1,000 euros to cities and municipalities for each shelter they organize for Ukrainian refugees. “Just like during the corona crisis, we will have to rely on…
Municipalities see no fraud, but still want to take facial photos at the counter
People who report to the town hall, for example to report a move or to apply for a driver’s license, can simply be asked to take a picture first. It…
Municipalities and provinces cannot get rid of Russian gas yet
Local authorities cannot stop using Russian gas for the time being. Many municipalities, water boards and provinces purchase gas from Gazprom, a company affiliated with the Russian state. The governments…
Municipalities have far too little money to take homes off the gas
Municipalities have far too little budget to help homeowners insulate their houses and eventually get rid of natural gas, according to research by NU.nl. This will make it more difficult…
Municipalities and companies order Ukrainian flags in abundance
Municipalities and companies order Ukrainian flags in abundance The Waelkens flag company only had 25 Ukrainian flags in stock. For comparison, the company has about 500 of the Belgian flag…
‘No fine for municipalities if Gazprom contract is terminated’ | 1Limburg
If municipalities cancel their contract with the Russian gas company Gazprom, they should not expect a large fine or lump sum payment. Different lawyers adjust this independently of each other…