King's commissioner to visit Voorne aan Zee
Commissioner of the King, Wouter Kolff, paid an official visit to the municipality of Voorne aan Zee on Nov. 20.
During this visit, the Commissioner spoke with entrepreneurs, residents, volunteers, representatives of social and cultural organizations, the political party chairmen and the College of B&W. The visit was a great opportunity to share the developments and challenges in our municipality. At the same time, the commissioner actively listened to the signals from our society.
Mayor Arno Scheepers: 'Voorne aan Zee is very pleased with the visit of the King's Commissioner. We were able to give an insight into the dynamics and energy of the youngest municipality in the Netherlands. With passionate entrepreneurs, involved residents and creative event organizers, we have a lot to offer. I am proud that we were able to share this with our commissioner. The official visit also underscores the province's commitment to our local challenges and opportunities and helps us realize our ambitions.
Commissioner of the King Wouter Kolff in the province of South Holland: 'It was good and interesting to hear how Voorne aan Zee is developing as a relatively new and somewhat larger municipality. The talks showed me that the increase in scale offers opportunities to be stronger in the region and to deepen cooperation within the Zuid-Hollandse Delta. There are also opportunities to further improve services. These insights are important for the future of the province and are going to help us increase the strength of the South Holland islands.
Local challenges
The discussion with the College of Mayor and Aldermen focused on the development of Voorne aan Zee as a merged municipality. Alderman Peter Schop talked about the jump in size of the municipality and the position of Voorne Voorne aan Zee in the region. The conversation also focused on a future-proof economy for Voorne Voorne aan Zee and the balance between tourism, recreation and nature. Alderman Aart Jan Spoon emphasized the wonderful economic opportunities offered by our landscape and coast. He also addressed challenges, such as coastal silting.
Signals from society
The second discussion with residents, entrepreneurs, educational institutions and cultural and social organizations focused mainly on strengthening our community. They told about their pride, their motives and the challenges they face. But also about the cooperation with the municipality and what goes well and could be improved.
Regional tasks with impact
Finally, the King's Commissioner spoke with the chairmen of the political parties. Here, too, the conversation focused on the position of Voorne aan Zee in the region, with special attention to the regional tasks that affect the living environment of our residents. It was discussed what opportunities and threats Voorne aan Zee sees in its role as 'the shoulders under Rotterdam'.
The talks with the King's Commissioner took place at the Biberbunker and the Koepel Zeeburg in Oostvoorne.