Submit Woo request
As of May 1, 2022, the Open Government Act has been replaced by the Open Government Act. The Open Government Act (Woo) gives everyone the right to information about administrative matters. The municipality already makes a lot of information public on its own initiative. However, if you need information that has not yet been made public, you can submit a Woo request. You can read how to do this below.
What is a Woo request?
A Woo request is a request for information to an administrative body regarding a policy or its implementation. The request must be about information that has been recorded somewhere. This may be in writing or digitally. It is important to describe your request as clearly as possible. Sometimes a Woo request is refused. For example, because it concerns confidential information.
When will you hear something?
Your request will be processed within 4 weeks. Does the municipality need more time? Then this period can be extended once by two weeks or if more time is needed in consultation with you for a longer period.
How do you submit a Woo request?
You can submit the request either digitally or by mail. Please clearly indicate in your request what information you would like to receive. You can submit your Woo request digitally via the button below.
It is also possible to send your request by mail. The postal address is:
Postbus 600
6460 AP Kerkrade
Note: Are you sending the request by mail? Make sure you clearly state that it is a Woo request.
Questions?
If you have any questions or run into something, please contact one of our lawyers from the legal interests cluster at 14 045 or send an e-mail to gemeentehuis@kerkrade.nl for the attention of the legal interests cluster.