Logbook Main Street and surroundings

The municipality is working with residents and partners to improve the quality of life and safety in Hoofdstraat and the surrounding area. Special attention is being paid to Hoofdstraat-West. 

The table below lists all actions in chronological order.

DateAction
November 25, 2025Residents' evening to gather wishes, strengths, and ideas from residents of Hoofdstraat and the surrounding area
November 10, 2025Pizza session to gather wishes, strengths, and ideas from residents of Hoofdstraat and the surrounding area
November 6, 2025Fruit tart session to gather wishes, strengths, and ideas from residents of Hoofdstraat and the surrounding area
November 4, 2025Breakfast session to gather wishes, strengths, and ideas from residents of Hoofdstraat and the surrounding area
October 25, 2025 Door-to-door neighborhood survey to recruit residents
October 21, 2025Closure of residence due to illegal prostitution 
September 24, 2025Provincial subsidy granted for the greening of Hoofdstraat and murals in Harmoniestraat
September 23, 2025Follow-up Residents' Evening Hoofdstraat-West and surrounding area in the Koffiepot
September 16, 2025Area ban due to nuisance and confused behavior
September 16, 2025Prostitution control in Hoofdstraat
August 26, 2025Installation of entrance gate by Woonpunt in the complex at Hoofdstraat 151-171
July 3, 2025Hoofdstraat integrated action day: 8 properties inspected
June 25, 2025Council has tightened regulations surrounding the Rental Ordinance, Vacancy Ordinance, and policy rules on room rental and room occupancy to improve quality of life in neighborhoods. 
June 17, 2025Subsidy application to the Province by Woonpunt/municipality for greening Hoofdstraat and murals Harmoniestraat
June 10, 2025Room closure due to hard drugs
June 25Camera installation on Alofstraat
May 1, 2025Start of stricter placement policy for Woonpunt in Hoofdstraat and surrounding area
May 25Grant awarded for renovation of building at Hoofdstraat 173-175
March 13, 2025Forfeiture of penalty for drug dealing on Hoofdstraat
Mar-25Residents' meeting 7
February 25, 2025Room closure due to hard drugs
February 12, 2025Penalty for drug dealing on Main Street
February 4, 2025Penalty for drug dealing on Main Street
January 28, 2025Residents' meeting 6
January 28, 2025Entry into force of alcohol ban Maria Gewanden-Terschuren
January 8, 2025Penalty for drug dealing on Main Street
Jan-25Purchase of property at Hoofdstraat 396 by Woonpunt
December 20, 2024Entry into force of the designation decision for mobile camera surveillance Maria Gewanden-Terschuren
December 19, 2024Residents' initiative TIeN Foundation: grant application for Christmas posters on Hoofdstraat and surrounding area
December 18, 2024Residents' initiative Stichting TIeN: grant application for monthly neighborhood meetings in 2025 
December 12, 2024Residents' meeting 5
November 26, 2024Closure of residence for hard drugs
October 1, 2024Opening Together in the Neighborhood Room Hoofdstraat
September 26, 2024Residents' meeting 4
July 25, 2024Residents' meeting 3
June 27, 2024Residents' meeting 2
June 25, 2024Hoofdstraat integrated action day: more than 15 buildings inspected
Jun-24Inspection of garage boxes in Hoofdstraat
Jun-24Inspection of 46 Chamber of Commerce-registered companies and buildings on Hoofdstraat
May 28, 2024Start Residents' Meeting 1 
May 8, 2024Decision by the council not to cooperate with the MetGGZ permit
May 7, 2024Penalty for drug dealing on Main Street
May 24Start of street approach Hoofdstraat-West
April 16, 2024Closure of room for hard drugs
April 15, 2024Residents' evening for Hoofdstraat and surrounding area at the Koffiepot