Municipality Presents Balanced Budget for 2026–2029
The “ executive board ” (Executive Committee) of the mayor and aldermen of the municipality of Voorschoten is presenting the final budget of its term in office. Unlike in previous versions, the “ executive board ” is not making any proposals for major shifts or administrative decisions in the 2026–2029 budget. In recent years, the “ municipal council ” has already approved proposals that ensured a sufficiently sound financial foundation.
“Our budget is in order,” says Hans van der Elst, Alderman . “This is partly thanks to increased contributions from the national government. This has helped mitigate the ‘fiscal cliff’ of 2026 to some extent. However, starting in 2028, deficits in national government contributions will loom large once again. This applies to all municipalities.”
Rise in Housing Costs Slowed
Voorschoten is also what is known as a “disadvantaged municipality.” The “ Alderman ” explains: “Due to the redistribution of the Municipal Fund, we are also receiving less money from that source. But that’s no reason to give up. Although our town has relatively high municipal housing costs, we’ve managed to slow the rate of increase compared to other municipalities. Thanks to the professional and respectful administrative culture in our collaboration with the “ municipal council ,” we’ll be able to keep Voorschoten’s finances on the right track in the coming years as well.”
Housing, housing, housing
To make room for the new “ executive board ” (City Council), which will take office after the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, the budget’s ambitions have been deliberately limited, and the “ executive board ” (City Executive) is focusing primarily on implementing existing policies. Under the motto “housing, housing, housing,” the “ executive board ” is, for example, championing projects on Jan Evertsenlaan, Jan Wagtendonkstraat, Huize Bijdorp (136 homes), Raadhuislaan (44 homes), and Segaar-Arsenaal (100 homes). In 2026, Starrenburg III (356 homes) will also be ready for construction.
Traffic Safety, Business Parks, and Sports Arena
As part of efforts to create livable neighborhoods, major maintenance work in Adegeest is continuing. The “ executive board ” initiative also aims to improve traffic safety around schools, intersections, and roundabouts. In addition, the implementation plan for the development of the business parks in Voorschoten is being finalized, and the “ executive board ” initiative is set to present the final design for a new sports hall near the Het Wedde swimming pool in 2026.
social domain, events and culture
social domain , too, has its sights set on the future. This includes fundamental reforms of the “ youth care ” (community-based care) program at the regional level, effective implementation of the Wmo (Social Support Act), and the construction of two “scheve huisjes” (tilted houses). Furthermore, the “ executive board ” (sports and recreation department) is investing in sports and prevention, improvements to sports facilities, a new comprehensive safety policy, and a new events policy. Finally, the “ executive board ” (cultural affairs department) is moving forward with the “Cultuur 2026” implementation agenda.