Gemeente Amersfoort in the news

The Amersfoort municipal council and board are worried about the future of bus transport in the city due to financial difficulties reported by operator Keolis to the province, with limited information available to the city.

Gemeente Amersfoort is planning to relocate its two fire stations to new sites, including former hockey fields at Sportpark Olympus, to improve emergency response times and accommodate city growth.

SRO Velsen, partly owned by the municipality of Velsen, has no financial irregularities despite its parent company, co-owned by Haarlem and Amersfoort, reporting a multi-million euro loss.

Amersfoort is installing four new self-cleaning public toilets, with one opening at Helleplein and three more planned for shopping centers, costing 50 cents per use to prevent misuse.

Amersfoort is installing four new, accessible, self-cleaning public toilets designed by an artist to improve city-wide inclusivity and accessibility.

Amersfoort is installing four new public accessible toilets across the city in 2026, with an additional one in 2027, to enhance inclusivity.

Amersfoort is expanding its public toilet facilities by adding four new self-cleaning, MIVA-accessible toilets at various locations, with an additional one planned for 2027, to enhance city inclusivity and accessibility.

The municipality of Amersfoort will begin work on October 5, 2026, to transform Park Schothorst into a nature reserve, with completion expected by January 2027, despite initial delays caused by protected hares.

Children in Amersfoort participated in National Tap Water Day activities, promoting healthy hydration and an active lifestyle through the "Heel Soesterkwartier drinkt water" initiative.

Defense is expanding the Vlasakkers railway connection in Amersfoort to accommodate increased military transport needs and comply with EU regulations.

The municipality of Amersfoort is seeking public input from October 1-14 for topics for its second lottery-based citizen council, aiming to involve residents in city decision-making.

The Municipality of Amersfoort is organizing a Coming Out Breakfast on October 8, 2026, to celebrate diversity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ residents and students.

Waste workers in Amersfoort discovered a large group of rats in a container, highlighting an ongoing infestation problem in the city, particularly in areas with new construction.

The municipality of Amersfoort is taking control of SRO, an accommodation manager, due to a potential fraud case involving millions of euros and the SRO board's mishandling of the situation.

The city council of Amersfoort is demanding transparency from SRO N.V., a public-private company managing sports facilities, following reports of financial irregularities and a lack of disclosure, with a new whistleblower report and an independent investigation request.

The municipality of Amersfoort faces citizen complaints about lack of feedback, council criticism over wind turbines, the cancellation of a heat network, and recent arrests.

The municipality of Amersfoort is relocating its services and municipal council to the new 'Huis voor de Stad' by mid-April 2027 to offer consolidated public services and meeting spaces in an accessible and sustainable building.

The municipality of Amersfoort presents a sound multi-year budget for 2027-2030, with future plans from the coalition agreement to be incorporated after public input.

The Amersfoort city council unanimously decided to preserve three local playgrounds, including the one on Kloosterlaan, despite previous concerns about their lifespan and maintenance.

Amersfoort encourages residents to participate in Climate Week 2026 by showcasing their climate-friendly actions and considering becoming Climate Mayors.