HomeGovernance & OrganizationCity CouncilCouncil NewsCouncil NewsView the overview of current news items from the municipality of Opsterland.RSS feed The Election Newspaper: have you got it yet?March 12, 2026You recently received the Election Newspaper from GrootSa. In it, you can read all about the upcoming municipal elections. BHS students debate with party leadersFebruary 26, 2026Students from the BHS in Gorredijk are organizing an election debate on March 5. Gearkomst ried OpsterlânFebruary 16, 2026The municipal council will meet on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber of the town hall in Beetsterzwaag. You are welcome to attend. Public orientation council meetingJanuary 29, 2026An exploratory council meeting will take place on Monday, February 9, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag. Public orientation council meeting December 22, 2025An exploratory council meeting will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag. Council meeting on Monday, December 15December 8, 2025A decision-making council meeting will take place on Monday, December 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag. City council decides in favor of hosting displaced Ukrainians in the Jasker, Nij Beets28-04-2025On April 22, the town council made a positive decision on hosting Ukrainian refugees in former school building the Jasker in Nij Beets. City council votes for transit location Ikenhiem01-10-2024Last night, September 30, the City Council approved the proposal to purchase Ikenhiem. The municipality wants to turn this into a transit location for status holders. Learn moreStill have questions?If so, please contact the Public Center
