Tag: CIVIL COUNCIL
There is a fireworks ban, but not fully enforced: ‘It is strange and inconsistent’
According to Judith van Erp, professor of Regulatory Governance at Utrecht University, not fully enforcing a ban does not benefit the credibility of the local government. “It’s strange and inconsistent,”…
There is a fireworks ban, but not enforced: ‘It is strange and inconsistent’
A national ban would be more effective for compliance with the rules, according to the Association of Dutch Municipalities. The professor agrees. “But then the ban must be realistic and…
Utrecht wants new tradition after fireworks ban: subsidy for New Year’s Eve activities
This year the city council decided that there will be a definitive fireworks ban. Something fun should take its place, advised 100 Utrecht citizens from the citizens’ council. That is…
Popping noise all year round, fireworks sellers are also bothered by it
Suzanne Kral, owner of garden center and fireworks store Vechtweelde in Maarssen, finds it annoying that fireworks are set off outside the permitted period (only on New Year’s Eve). “People…
Fireworks ban in Utrecht, but implementation is still unclear
In April, a majority of the municipal council supported the proposal of a citizens’ council on New Year’s Eve to ban consumer fireworks during New Year’s Eve. To achieve this…
Utrecht is heading for a fireworks ban during New Year’s Eve
Netflix and chillThe debate was not only about a fireworks ban, but also about the citizens’ council itself. That was the first of its kind in Utrecht. Parties such as…
Fireworks-free New Year’s Eve one step closer: council sees no objections to citizens’ council advice
The selection of the citizens’ council took place by drawing lots. The 81 registered citizens discussed a total of five times about how New Year’s Eve should proceed in the…
81 Utrecht residents argue for a fireworks ban on behalf of all residents: ‘Citizen council is representative’
Still, Oosters is enthusiastic after the first citizens’ meeting. She assumes that the advice will be approved by the majority of all Utrecht residents (almost 375 thousand). Kees Moore, participant…
Terrified animals and anxious people: many complaints at Utrecht’s fireworks hotline
Many complaints came from the Pijlsweerd, Ondiep, Oog in Al and Vleuten De Meern districts. Reports also came in that young people deliberately threw fireworks at animals and at people…
Outgoing faction leader Student & Starter is disappointed with the hardening in Utrecht politics
Kendir: “Yes. When I came here two and a half years ago, I saw a municipal council in which we are tough on content, but soft on people. And I…