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  • City Council

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    The municipal council in Gemert-Bakel consists of 23 members.

  • Waste

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    Garbage calendar, environmental site , waste desk, contact with Blink, waste separation, litter

  • Making an appointment

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    At the municipality of Gemert-Bakel, we work by appointment.

  • Public space notification

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    The municipality is responsible for the construction, maintenance and management of public spaces, such as playgrounds, green areas, public lighting, garbage collection, sewers and roads.

  • Passport, Driver's license, ID card, Excerpts

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    Driver's license, passport or identity card application, renewal, lost. Passport or identity card for Dutch nationals abroad, exchange foreign driving license, apply for extracts and more.

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  • Move iconCommunicating relocation

    If you are moving within Gemert-Bakel or moving here, please report your move online. Do this no later than four weeks before or no later than five days after your move.

  • default iconNotices

    Official publications of the municipality are on the national government website. These include ordinances, notices, zoning ordinances, environmental permits and traffic orders.

  • taxes iconTaxes and finance

    WOZ value and assessment report, Debt relief, Tax Waiver, Real Estate Tax (OZB), Garbage Tax (for individuals), Cleaning Tax (for businesses), Sewerage Tax, Dog Tax, Tourist Tax and Advertising Tax.

  • document iconPolicy notes

    Various visions, policy papers and other policies.

  • build-home iconBuilding and remodeling

    Build your own dream home? Request in principle, environmental permit

  • default iconSustainability

    The municipality of Gemert-Bakel stimulates and invests in a sustainable future, a nice living environment for our children (and the generations after).

  • event iconEvents

    An event permit has been requested or issued by the municipality of Gemert-Bakel for the events listed below.

  • birth iconBirth, marriage and death

    Declaration of birth, registration of lifeless born child, stillborn child, declaration, marriage and registered partnership, registered partnership, conversion to marriage, dissolution of marriage or registered partnership, declaration of marital competence, declaration of death

  • Municipal Council iconCity Council

    The municipal council in Gemert-Bakel consists of 23 members.

  • default iconLost and found

    If you find an object and you do not know who the owner is, you are obliged to report it as soon as possible. You do this at the municipality where you found the object. You can keep it with you or deposit it with the municipality. If you have lost something, you can report it in person at the desk or digitally.

  • default iconThink and participate

    Page about participation

  • default iconReports and complaints

    You can make use of the complaints procedure if you are not satisfied with the actions of officials and/or administrators of the municipality of Gemert-Bakel. The municipality has delegated the tasks under the Social Support Act (Wmo), Youth Act, Minima and Debt Service Act to the Peel municipalities. Complaints about the execution of these tasks can be submitted to the Peelgemeenten.

  • zoning plan iconEnvironment Act

    There is one law that regulates everything for the space in which we live and work: the Environment Act. This new law applies to all residents, organizations and entrepreneurs.

  • traffic iconParking, traffic, transportation

    Parking, street lighting, electric driving

  • nature-landscape iconPests

    asiatic hornet, oak pupa caterpillar, rats

  • default iconProjects overview

    Projects that are or will be implemented in the municipality of Gemert-Bakel.

  • default iconMonuments and archaeology

    Information on types of monuments, subsidies, maintenance, archaeology

  • default iconSituation Ukraine

    The Russian attack on Ukraine touches us. We condemn this attack and sympathize intensely with the people of Ukraine and all those affected by this war. As a municipality, we are organizing and facilitating shelter. We are also receiving requests from residents offering shelter or help. That is heartwarming. We list some frequently asked questions and answers below. We update this page regularly.

  • sports iconSports

    Here you can find everything about sports in the municipality of Gemert-Bakel

  • payment iconGrants

    Structural grant for Voluntary organizations, Occasional grant for voluntary organizations, Pupil transportation, Scheme incentive contribution construction of green roof, Scheme incentive contribution disconnection of rainwater

  • default iconSafety

    Safety is a basic requirement for an attractive and livable Gemert-Bakel. Gemert-Bakel should not only be safe, people should also feel safe, welcome and free. We create a safe Gemert-Bakel together.

  • permits iconPermits residents

    Resident permits.

  • default iconAir Base De Peel

    Since 2024, the Ministry of Defense has been working on the National Defense Space Program (NPRD). Defense needs more space in the Netherlands because the security situation in Europe and the rest of the world has deteriorated

  • help & support iconWork, income and assistance

    Don't have a job and/or income? Income support, Debt assistance, Financial consultation hour, Hotline for victims of childcare benefits, Target group declaration for wage cost advantage (LKV) older workers and/or workers with a work limitation

  • default iconOpen Government Act (Woo).

    The Open Government Act (Woo) governs the right to information about everything the government does. It is the successor to the Open Government Act (Wob).

  • build-home iconHousing acceleration

    The municipality of Gemert-Bakel has the ambition to grow to 35,000 inhabitants. Growth offers opportunities to continue to provide an attractive living environment.

  • healthcare iconCare and support

    All about Care and Support at a glance.

Current News

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    Yesterday
  • Even more color and biodiversity in the new Groeskuilenpark
    Yesterday
  • Gemert-Bakel Climate Week
    October 20, 2026
  • Work Begins on the Redevelopment of De Smagt Sports Park in De Mortel
    October 20, 2026
  • Have you heard of the helpline?
    October 20, 2026
  • Work with us to make letters clearer
    October 13, 2026
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Projects in Gemert Bakel

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Town Hall Hours

Monday9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (available by phone until 5:00 p.m.)
Tuesday9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (available by phone until 5:00 p.m.)
Friday9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Closed on national holidays.

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Addresses city hall

Visiting address

Ridderplein 1(external link)Link is external
5421 CV Gemert(external link)Link is external

Postal address

PO Box 10.000
5420 DA Gemert

Email

gemeente@gemert-bakel.nl

Telephone and Fax

Phone: 0492-378500

Fax: 0492-366325

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