Jorritsma: “Fireworks ban is unenforceable”
The Mayor of Eindhoven, John Jorritsma, does not think a fireworks ban will help against fireworks nuisance.
All across the Netherlands, most politicians are in...
Drug waste dump; soil to be purified
The Waalre Municipality has started to decontaminate up an area of soil near the caravan park on Broekweg.
Previously dumped drug waste has tainted...
Eindhoven launches additional emergency fund of 6.75 million euros
In an attempt to create an additional emergency fund, the Eindhoven Municipal Executive has sent a proposal to the city council. This is to create...
COVID-19 has far-reaching consequences, from the homeless to royalty
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 6,412. In this article, we will highlight significant, recent developments around the coronavirus. We will...
Foundation considering various Sinterklaas parade options
The Sint Nicolaas Foundation in Eindhoven is considering various scenarios on how the Sinterklaas parade can proceed this year.
Earlier, several Sinterklaas committees in the...
Cops want to stop with Amber Alerts
As of 22 July, the Dutch Police no longer intend to use Amber Alerts.
They decided this in consultation with Ferdinand Grapperhaus, now Minister of...
City wants to use growth fund for light rail network
Eindhoven wants to use the Groeifonds (Growth fund, also known as the Wopke-Wiebes fund) to finance several projects.
These include a light rail connection in...
No additional housing on De Wielewaal estate
Eindhoven is not going to build on the De Wielewaal estate. That is what the city council has stated. The opposition Labor party (PvdA)...
Council plan to support SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) drive the local economy. That's according to the Eindhoven City Council.
It's often difficult for these companies to find their...
‘Shovel doesn’t go into the ground without dialogue’
The City Council states that no steps will be taken in the redevelopment of the inner city without consulting stakeholders in the area.
This can...
Vice Mayor Thijs: “Paint the city green”
Rik Thijs, Vice Mayor, Eindhoven, handles the energy, sustainability, public spaces and climate change portfolios. This June, Thijs completed his first year...
