Portfolio

Core activities of the Province of Noord-Brabant (in alphabetic order):

Building and living

The province is actively involved in the development of housing policy.

Countryside

Brabant’s countryside is subject to considerable change.

Culture

The average residential density of Brabant matches that of the Netherlands. 60% live in cities and towns.

Economy and work

Brabant is a region which figures largely in the nation’s economy.

The environment

Everyone in Brabant naturally wants to live in an attractive, safe and healthy environment.

Nature and landscape

Brabant boasts a wealth of natural beauty, which it is keen to preserve.

Safety and maintenance

Compliance with the statutory requirements is monitored at various levels of government.

Spatial planning

Provincial government has a greatest authority in terms of the spatial planning in Brabant.

Sports and recreation

Although the province monitors the quality of its swimming water, it otherwise has little active involvement in sports.

Traffic and transportation

Given the ever-expanding traffic flows, it has become quite a challenge to keep Brabant accessible.

Water

Water invariably contributes to a healthy living environment for mankind, flora and fauna alike.

Welfare and health

During the past few decades, society has become increasingly individualised.

Youth

By opting to invest in youngsters now, we can therefore enable a new generation to participate.