Everyone has the right to public information from the government. This is stated in the Open Government Act (Woo). This Act replaces the Government Information (Public Access) Act (Wob). A lot of information is already online and you can find it yourself. If you need help, the Woo contact can help you. If it subsequently appears that the information you wish to request has not (yet) been made public, you can submit an application.
Public information
- Licenses and Disclosures: Information about published permits in your area
- Local regulations: Municipal ordinances, policies and policies
- Administrative information: Agenda, board decisions and decision lists
- Spatialplans.nl: Zoning and spatial plans
- Request Open Government Act: Published WOO requests
Request help with information
Information is often public or you can request information from us. A Woo request is then not necessary. If you need help finding information someone can help you. This is the Woo contact. Call to (035) 629 15 00.
Information request
If you have a general question or would like to receive information, you can also submit an information request. You will then receive a confirmation of receipt of your request.
Woo request
If information is not public and you want the municipality to make it public, you can submit a Woo request.
- You can make a Woo request online:
Make Woo Request (DigiD)
Make a Woo request (eHerkenning)
Make woo request (anonymous)
- You can call via (035) 629 29 85
- By mail:
College of Mayor and Aldermen
P.O. Box 9900
1201 GM in Hilversum
After your request
- The Woo request takes 4 weeks to process
- This can be extended by 2 weeks if your request is large or complicated
- Sometimes some of the information is not made public. For example, if personal data is mentioned
- If you have not received the information you asked for, please call (035) 629 29 85. you can also to object
What does it cost
- An information request or Woo request is free
Send information
- By e-mail is free
- Per post you pay € 0,35 per page (from 12 pages), 11 pages or less are free