Local Government
Residents of The Hague 14 years and older can submit a burgerinitiatief to the Municipal Council. This initiative can be about anything that you would like to achieve in your neighborhood or district.
Last modified: 1 July 2010
If you have any questions, complaints or something to report, please contact the municipality.
Last modified: 24 June 2011
Council committees prepare for plenary Council meetings by discussing the decisions that the Municipal Council must take. A Council committee discusses the substance of issues that concern the Municipality of The Hague as a w ...
Last modified: 1 July 2010
The Municipal Council (Gemeenteraad) meets on a Thursday evening once every three weeks and meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held in the Raadzaal (Council Chamber) in City Hall at Spui 70 in The Hague.
Last modified: 1 July 2010 - Overview
Facts and figures about International The Hague compiled from the 2008 Decisio report and the Municipality of The Hague.
Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview
Here you can find a handy-dandy list of links to neighbourhoods in The Hague as well to regional information.
Last modified: 10 February 2012 - Overview
The Municipality of The Hague is governed by the Municipal Council (Gemeenteraad) and the Municipal Executive (Mayor and aldermen). The roles of the Municipal Council and Municipal Executive are strictly divided. This type of ...
Last modified: 15 August 2011 - Overview
Monumentenzorg (The Historic Monuments Preservation Section) forms part of the Department of Urban Development, and has been drafting and implementing the policy on historic monuments on the instructions of the municipal admi ...
Last modified: 28 November 2011
The Municipal Clerk (Griffier) supports the Mayor, the Council and the Presidium, while also giving advice to Council members.
Last modified: 24 August 2010
The Hague Municipal Council currently comprises 45 members from 12 political parties. The members represent the population in the municipal administration and are responsible for laying down the main principles of policy.
Last modified: 22 September 2011