Ideas from Gelderland society
We consistently work from our role as a province on topics of other governments. Such as housing, migration and the Strong Governance programme. We do that well, but not more than that. For the Governance and resilience section, we propose to reserve € 1 million for PS in 2024 to pay for ideas from Gelderland society.
Peace and future for the countryside
For Vital Countryside, the emphasis is on investing in the quality of existing nature. The investment budget for 4 years includes €10 million for biodiversity and nature. This amount is in addition to the structural, annually available amount of €46.5 million. We also use specific benefits from the government. In 2024, the focus will mainly be on expanding subsidy applications for wolf-resistant grids and extra money to compensate for damage.
Agriculture
We have reserved €10 million from the investment budget for this. This amount is in addition to the annual, structural amount of € 3 million. We want to provide more room for innovation and stable management. In 2024 we propose to contribute to the Dutch Center for Manure Valuation. We also explore the possibilities for a scale jump for Food Valley. We propose to provide a subsidy of half a million euros. We have a structural budget of €8.3 million annually to improve water quality. And all projects pay attention to climate adaptation.
Gelderland museum and day for Gelderlanders
For Culture and Society, €30.1 million is available annually and therefore structurally for culture, heritage and freedom. In addition, we reserve € 33 million from the investment budget of € 400 for the next 4 years. In 2024 we will explore the idea of the Gelders Museum and a Gelderland Day for all Gelderlanders. For sport, in 2024 the Provincial Executive will emphasize the social added value of sport.
Space for (circular) working
We will work on a coherent economic policy program and involve entrepreneurs, institutions and local authorities. In addition to the annual, structural resources of € 13.9 million, we reserve an amount of € 32 million from the investment budget of € 400. In 2024, we will propose means to renovate existing industrial estates. We also pay attention to circular working. We also propose to make money available for starting entrepreneurs. And for entrepreneurs who want to grow in areas where there are challenges, such as energy, food and health. We are making a separate plan for tourism. We also pay attention to better spreading recreation and tourism across the province and better cooperation between the regional tourism offices.
Improve road safety
Most of the money goes to traffic and transport. From the investment budget for the next 4 years, we reserve €167 million for traffic and transport. Structurally, i.e. annually, €265.4 million is available. The priority is to improve road safety on roads, improve transfer points for the use of bicycle and public transport and to compensate for the shortages in running buses and trains.
Combating grid congestion
To ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply, we are preparing for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Gelderland. This instead of encouraging wind energy and solar fields on agricultural land. The traffic jam on the energy network is an obstacle for housing construction and the economy. We want to realize an energy infrastructure in Gelderland together with parties that are responsible for this. In addition to the structural, annually available budget of €25.2 million, we are making €12 million available for the environment and energy from the investment fund for the entire administrative period.
Accessible
The budget with an extensive summary picture can be found at our web page on the budget cycles. This also includes the distribution of the investment budget. Provincial states decide on the 2024 budget on November 8.