Now it is difficult for the municipalities of Spiere-Helkijn and Mesen to prepare their long-term planning, they say mayors. “For us it is very important that those pennies come quickly so that we can continue to work. And then we can only provide the small basic needs,” says Sandy Evrard, mayor of Mesen.
“We had a contribution of 351,000 euros until last year. That is almost eleven percent of our annual budget. If that part falls away, we will really have a problem,” emphasizes Mathias Goos, mayor of Spiere-Helkijn.