Summary Do justice together

A ‘welcome to the Hague’ package for every new resident of The Hague. When moving to The Hague, new residents will receive a welcome package containing local living rules and tips, a waste pass with information, a 1-year subscription to the library, a public transport (OV) chip card with pre-loaded balance, information about volunteering and a product from The Hague.

Care for prostitutes. Steps are being taken to stop window prostitution in the Doublet and Geleen street in due course, following the Groningen model. In addition, there will be more money made available for exit programs offering women and men in prostitution alternative career options and trainings.

Combating human trafficking is a priority for the council. Combating human trafficking is a priority in the Hague's security policy. This also means paying particular attention to online evidence.

Safety for all. The Hague continues to be a safe and attractive place for international organizations and their staff. The council and police ensure officers are trained and there is a recognised procedure to report unsafe situations.

Safety for everyone on the street. We do not accept violence on the grounds of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender diversity, but unfortunately it does occur. The police must be alert to this and respond appropriately. In order to better register religious and gay violence, a good and accessible registration system is being worked on in consultation with the police, the Public Prosecution Service, religious and LGBTI+ organizations to properly register various forms of violence.

Stop the cat calling. Women should be able to walk safely on the street at any time of the day, without being harassed. Law enforcement officers and community officers act against cat calling and intimidation of women. There will be more prevention, so that (potential) offenders and their parents also become aware of their role in maintaining the safety of women on the street.

We tackle racism, discrimination and anti-Semitism. There is no tolerance in the Hague for hatred, discrimination and anti-Semitism. Ethnicity or religion should never be a reason for discrimination. Obviously, this priority also applies to the safety of other religious groups, when this is at stake, for example, of (ex-) Muslims.

Tackling drug nuisance. A number of areas in the Hague experience a lot of drug related public nuisance due to the many coffee shops in those neighbourhoods. Instead of moving coffee shops and the associated public nuisance elsewhere, there will be an extinction policy. In addition, there will be a smoking ban in the Hague and strict enforcement of the laughing gas ban.

More visible police presence in the streets. The council is urging the central government to expand police capacity. Where necessary, we will also invest in extra council enforcement officers, for example the Pandbrigade. Consultation hours of the community officer will include evening time slots for residents who work during the day. It is also important that community police officers are based in the neighbourhoods they serve. The council will negotiate with the police about stationing community police officers in the same district for at least six years as much as possible. We support one community police officer per 4000 inhabitants.

Support volunteer organizations. Small local voluntary organizations are particularly important for social cohesion and social commitment at street and neighbourhood level. We will support them by facilitating grant applications and collaborating with them. In addition, the council will offer space in the neighbourhood for initiatives such as the Repair Café or other local organizations. This makes it easier for a volunteer organization to meet, e.g. by using the council meeting rooms.

Care for caregivers. The ChristenUnie/SGP wants to have specific support for young carers, especially if they have to combine caring with school or study commitments. The council will pay special attention to them by offering coaching, study counselling and/or financial support. In addition, there will be sufficient accommodation available where people who require care can temporarily stay in order to relieve informal carers.

The Hague is 100% accessible. By 2030, The Hague will be 100% accessible to everyone.

Appropriate care for everyone. If one is no longer able to run their own household, good home care must be available. A good home help not only takes care of the household, but also has time for a chat or a small administrative task. The residents of The Hague can choose a healthcare provider that suits their beliefs and preferences.

Save Bronovo. The council is making every effort to preserve the Bronovo Hospital. If the hospital does have to be closed, we will ensure that people from Scheveningen and the Hague have access to good medical care locally. Finally, we will provide good work benefits for the hospital: in this way we will encourage young people to work in the healthcare sector.

Invest in the community. The ChristenUnie/SGP wants to invest in community officers, council enforcement officers, youth workers and family coaches. By being present as integral to the community, we prevent many problems later on, and can act more quickly and preventatively within the neighbourhood.

Housing first. Nobody should have to sleep on the street in The Hague. We need to build sufficient homes for formerly homeless people such that waiting lists for a place in emergency shelters will become redundant. These can also be temporary accommodation on vacant lots. When homeless people are given shelter, they can work on further recovery with support.

A library in every neighbourhood. Each district will have a library. Additionally, in neighbourhoods where there is a high percentage of illiteracy, for example in Moerwijk, the need is particularly high and they will get preference and be allowed to deviate from the standard for the reach of the library. The first district library to return will be to Spoorwijk and Mariahoeve.

Everyone learns to read. We fight illiteracy. As an employer, the council sets a good example by screening its own employees for low literacy and, if necessary, giving language training. Employers will follow that example (we will make an agreement with employers in The Hague) and so everyone will learn to read at work.

Strengthen the manufacturing industry. It is important that factory workers can find work in the city. The council is therefore committed to supporting the manufacturing industry, ensuring there is sufficient space in the city for these companies and maintaining the Binckhorst.

Space for rest. More is not always better. It is good for entrepreneurs and employees in The Hague to have a moment of rest in our hectic 24-hour economy. We will therefore take a critical look at the (extension of) shopping hours and limit them if necessary. Business owners and their staff, including market stall owners, should always be able to choose not to work on Sundays.

Room for business. The entrepreneur progresses his business, and the council facilitates this. For all questions you can contact a single council desk. The entrepreneur portal will be further strengthened in terms of accessibility and available knowledge. The council will also apply a 'zero balance' for new rules for companies. For every new line, an old one has to be removed. In this way we ensure that it remains easy to do business in The Hague.

The City brand is supportive, not defining. The Hague is the city of sand and peat, where the Prime Minister cycles to his office, while the residents of The Hague peruse the world news together in the cafe. A city that promotes itself and where the brand follows. The budget for city branding may be reduced by the Christenunie/SGP. In addition, there will be no additional hotels.

The port is and will remain a port. Our city has only one port and we must cherish it. In recent years, expansion has been carried out in Scheveningen harbour where houses and a hotel have been added. We support no more new buildings, no hotels, pop museum or casinos being added to the port. Instead, more space will be reserved for port-related activities and the current quay space will be preserved.

Work for tradespeople. The council is making extra efforts in sectors that provide employment for the low- and medium-skilled, such as construction, greenery, logistics and transport and care. For example, the council initiates information meetings for, among others, young people, status holders and mature students.

City-wide approach to poverty. The ChristenUnie/SGP advocates a city-wide approach in which the council works together with social organizations and funds in the city to take joint action. We can achieve more when we join forces and have clear goals in mind.

Help victims of the allowance scandal. The council will continue to offer help to the parents affected by the allowance scandal (toeslagenaffaire), also in the long term. They actively seek contact with the parents and provide support with the problems that have arisen.

Addressing debt. The council must, where possible, literally and figuratively sit beside people to help them properly. The barriers to receiving help from the council will be made as low as possible and investments will be made into the expertise and skills of the council advisors. Finally, we invest in freedom of choice: just as you can choose your own doctor’s surgery, a person requesting help can select which instancy they wish to work with and can always ask for a second opinion.