Perspective Note
2027 Outlook Report
Zoetermeer’s Financial Outlook Under Pressure: Tough Choices and Challenges for the Future.
The municipality faces a significant challenge: continuing to provide quality services, supporting residents, and investing in a sustainable living environment, all while available resources are under pressure. Economic uncertainties, rising costs, and growing societal expectations make it necessary to take a critical look at how resources are allocated. At the same time, Zoetermeer continues to invest in the city’s growth. Additional revenue generated by population growth is partly set aside for the future and partly allocated to essential services and management. With this financial outlook, the municipality is committed to transparency, realism, and future-proofing. Only through tough choices and a sound financial strategy can Zoetermeer realize its ambitions in the coming years.
The 2027 Outlook Report is available via a digital portal:
Zoetermeer household budget
In the film 'The household budget of the municipality of Zoetermeer' we explain the relationship between the college programme, perspective note, budget, annual report and annual accounts.