In Faimes, three new young advisors, unchanged taxes and a bridge loan for the CPAS

2023-11-21 20:30:00 The swearing-in of young councilors of the Municipal Children’s Council (CCE) of Faimes always constitutes a solemn moment, for them and for their parents. Three of them were “named” this Monday evening. This year, there are three “applicants” and therefore three new elected officials. Due to a lack of candidates, there was no … Read more

Municipal Council Decisions: Road Creation and Drainage Plan Approval in Herve

2023-11-21 20:29:00 Continuation and end. Because let’s stop all suspense, the creation of the road (as well as sidewalks, public lighting, a central island, etc.) to supply, via rue des Meuneries, the mixed economic activity park has been approved by the HDM group, while the elected representatives of the minority abstained… or refused to vote … Read more

2024 Waste Tax Revision and Municipal Concerns: Stay at 96%, Residential Areas, Stream Easement Debate, and Lack of Consideration

2023-10-31 14:28:00 The tax on waste will be revised upwards for 2024. But not for all categories of taxpayers, as Alderman Thibault Willem explains to the council. “The tax remains unchanged for individuals and households, just as for businesses. The reductions for BIM remain applicable.” The increase will apply for second residences, from €205 to … Read more

Soon surveillance cameras against illegal dumping in Anthisnes? “I am viscerally opposed to this project”

2023-10-07 04:00:00 During the municipal council this Thursday evening, a point which did not commit the Municipality to much was discussed. In fact, it was simply a question of asking the opinion of the head of the local police force concerning the possible installation of surveillance cameras to combat the dumping of rubbish and other … Read more

Managing Traffic and Parking Needs: Avenue Jouret Solution Sparks Debate

2023-09-10 17:00:00 On several occasions, the subject had been raised at the municipal council, notably at the initiative of Patrice Bougenies (Liste Athoise). What is it about ? The difficult coexistence between traffic, the parking needs of local residents and the circulation of low-volume users (cyclists in particular), and this along avenue Jouret (between rue … Read more

The Impact of Precariousness in Large Cities: Namur’s Approach to Prohibiting Begging near Shopping Malls

2023-09-05 20:24:00 Precariousness continues to grow and it is a phenomenon inherent in all large cities. These are the only points on which all the elected representatives of Namur agreed, during the back-to-school municipal council. But when discussing the ordinance taken by the mayor before the summer and aimed at prohibiting begging near shopping malls … Read more

Eliminating Hostess Bars: Crisnée Municipality Takes Action Against Degrading Establishments

2023-07-19 08:00:00 Accelerating the disappearance of “hostess bars” is the will of the Municipality of Crisnée which voted this Monday evening, in the municipal council, on modifications to its municipal regulations in the matter. “The neon signs where women are in the window must disappear, informs Alain Materne. This desire comes from the mayor Philippe … Read more

Development of Former Gendarmerie and Youth Center: Transformation Projects in Antoing

2023-06-24 06:00:00 Busy evening for Mélanie Mory, alderman for works, with the presentation of files for the development, rue de Crèvecœur in Antoing, of the former gendarmerie in order to accommodate a youth centre, the transformation of an existing building into a Maison de Village in Péronnes, redevelopment work on rue de la Station and … Read more