Area work

Geldrop-Mierlo consists of strong and vital neighborhoods, districts and streets. Districts where people feel safe and where the quality of the living environment is perceived as positive. We would like to achieve this together with you, the inhabitants of Geldrop-Mierlo. The municipality helps by offering support in finding solutions to questions you as a resident encounter in your daily life.

Group photo of area directors

The Area Director: Your point of contact in the neighborhood

The area directors are the eyes and ears in the neighborhood. They are the recognizable point of contact for residents and are happy to help with ideas and initiatives. What do the area directors do?

  • Connection: They connect and support residents to implement ideas together.
  • Thinking along: They think along with residents and community organizations.
  • Initiatives: They take their own initiatives to make improvements.
  • Active contribution: They encourage residents to actively contribute to their environment.

The area directors are not there for a crooked sidewalk tile or a field that is not neatly mowed. For these issues, you can make a public space report.

Who are the area directors?

Currently there are four area directors active in our neighborhoods:

 

Area director Frank Dirks

Frank Dirks:

  • Braakhuizen North and South
Area director Hilde Hess

Hilde Hess:

  • Akert
  • Geldrop center
  • Zesgehuchten
  • Genoenhuis
  • Gijzenrooi
  • Skandia
Area director Erik Schuts

Erik Schuts:

  • Coevering
Area director Harold van Lieshout

Harold van Lieshout:

  • Mierlo

Think along and work together

Do you have a good idea for your neighborhood? Together with the municipality, you can make your neighborhood even more pleasant. Think about:

  • Improving contacts in the neighborhood
  • Countering loneliness
  • Setting up neighborhood prevention
  • Organizing cleanup events
  • Neighborhood or sports activities for children and the elderly

There are many possibilities! Contact one of the area directors if you have an idea or initiative. They can be found weekly at various locations in the neighborhood. Feel free to stop by with your questions or ideas!

Where and When can you find which area director?

Braakhuizen South:

  • Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 a.m.: Saint Joseph Service Center (even weeks)
  • Frank Dirks | 06-42597883 | f.dirks@geldrop-mierlo.nl 

Geldrop Center:

Coevering:

Akert:

Zesgehuchten:

  • Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.: WoonincPlusVitalis building De Jonkvrouw
  • Hilde Hess | 06-42597809 | h.hess@geldrop-mierlo.nl

Chestnut Court:

  • Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chestnut Court 1 to 176, 5664 RS)
  • Hilde Hess | 06-42597809 | h.hess@geldrop-mierlo.nl

Mierlo:

  • Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Court of Bethany
  • Monday from 14.00-15.00: D'n Intheek
  • Wednesday from 10:00-11:00: Court of Bethany
  • Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon: 't Patronaat
  • Harold van Lieshout | 06-25019096 | h.v.lieshout@geldrop-mierlo.nl 

Can't make it to the area director's workplace in your neighborhood? No problem! You are also welcome at other locations. Feel free to call (040) 289 38 93.
 

Grant for community activities

The municipality offers grants to local residents to organize activities in the neighborhood, street or district. This helps residents get to know each other better and improve livability.

Do you have an idea for an activity? Contact the area director in your neighborhood to discuss your plans. They can help you with the organization. You can find more information on how to apply for a subsidy on the Subsidy Area Director page.