We want to provide the best possible service to our residents. This means we are committed to continuously optimizing and improving our services. We therefore take complaints from residents very seriously.

What can you file a complaint about? 

You can file a complaint about:

  • personal treatment by an employee, director, or organization.
  • receiving insufficient or incorrect information
  • failing to respond to your questions

Complaints Regulation of the Municipality of Voorschoten 2024

How can I file a complaint?

In writing
A complaint may be filed in writing. You can address your complaint to an administrative body of the municipality of Voorschoten. In most cases , this is the Municipal Executive (P.O. Box 393, 2250 AJ Voorschoten).

Your complaint must include the following:

  • that this is a complaint;
  • what the complaint is about;
  • why you are filing a complaint;
  • your contact information (name, address, phone number, email address);
  • and sign your letter with your signature.

Online
You can submit your complaint using the online form.   

Submitting a Complaint in Person
You can submit your complaint in person. For more information about submitting a complaint in person, please contact the complaints coordinator. You can reach the complaints coordinator by calling 14071.


’s Complaint Handling Procedures The manner in which the municipality must handle complaints is governed by Chapter 9 of the General Administrative Law Act (Awb). 

How long does it take?

  • The municipality will process your complaint within 6 weeks.
  • If you disagree with the municipality’s response, you can request a ruling from an independent organization. For example, the National Ombudsman.

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The municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to learn more or apply for a DigiD? If so, please visit www.digid.nl

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Annual Report on Complaints

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