What’s new at the Commune of Ixelles?

As the same as last year, the Commune of Ixelles will once again go out and meet residents in the neighborhoods.

This enables the commune to measure the impact and the necessity of constructive dialogue with the population of Ixelles.

What are the dates, times, and locations for the next planned residents’ meetings?

• March 21^st at 7pm for the “Châtelain” neighborhood and its surroundings (rue Tenbosch)
• March 27^th at 7pm at the communal house for the neighborhood Place Fernand Cocq and the North
• March 28^th at 7pm at the school n° 8 for the neighborhood Boondael

Come one, come all, to debate and ask all of the questions you want to ask.

Ixelles needs you!

Furthermore, Ixelles really needs you to become more inclusive. We invite all Europeans and non-Europeans (who represent half of the electorate in Ixelles) to participate in local politics and to register to vote in the next municipal elections on the 14^th of October. In fact, these elections will have a direct impact on your quality of life: your street, your neighborhood, your children and your reception in the municipality.

For citizens from an EU Member state

• Be registered on the electoral lists (except if you were registered for the municipal elections in 2000, 2006 or 2012)
• Be at least 18 years old by the 14^th of October 2018
• Be registered in the population registry or the foreigners’ registry by the 1^st of August 2018
• Have submitted, at the latest by July 31^st, 2018, a request to be included on the electoral lists

For citizens of non-EU countries

• Be a resident in Belgium for at least 5 years.
• The criteria that follow is similar to those for European citizens.
• On the 14^th of October, 2018, give your voices, together, to choose the future of Ixelles!

Concretely?

Sign up before July 31^st, 2018, for the electoral lists for the elections on October the 14^th, 2018. It will only take you a couple of minutes by downloading this document.

Fill out the document and send it via mail, with a photocopy of your ID card, or hand it in directly at the municipal office.

Furthermore, the advisory council of Ixelles on European Affaires are organizing, on the 20^th of March at 7pm, an evening dedicated to the theme of the European elections and the vote of non-Belgians.

Is voting mandatory? Not exactly! Non-Belgians can de-register before any election by sending a simple letter to the commune.