Print Magazine
Brussels Morning Newspaper
Sunday, February 5, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
No Result
View All Result
Home Brussels

Neighbourhood Information Networks unprecedented and unloved

Helen Critchley by Helen Critchley
11 March 2022
in Brussels
Neighbourhood Information Networks unprecedented and unloved
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) – “Only 5 municipalities in Brussels have a total of 13 Neighbourhood Information Networks (BIN) which is a collaboration between the municipality, the police and local residents to prevent and deal with the nuisance, unrest and crime. While the government of Brussels recognises the usefulness of a BIN, many mayors refuse its existence for protection of the residents”, regretfully says the Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA), who questioned Prime Minister Vervoort about the matter.

The N-VA points out that in the past four years the number of neighbourhood information networks in Flanders and Wallonia has grown by an average of 68 and 32 BINs per year. “This is in stark contrast to the situation in Brussels, where the number of BINs has grown from 8 to 13 in years from 2017 to 2021. Brussels City has only one, just like Ixelles and Ganshoren. Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Sint-Pieters -Agatha-Berchem, with 5 neighbourhood information networks each, are the best cases in the current BIN situation,” says Vanden Borre.

Because the local residents, the police and the municipal council of Sint-Agatha-Berchem are very satisfied with how it works, the municipality has had a neighbourhood information network in every district ever since. “This should set an example for the other municipalities. But there is a reluctance among many mayors to try this instrument. This, despite the fact that it has really proven its usefulness. They oppose the idea of ​​setting it up among citizens,” says Vanden Borre.

Social cohesion

An evaluation by Ghent University shows that the presence of a BIN has a positive influence on the bond between police and citizens, subjective to safety and social cohesion in the neighbourhood. “In the police zones of Brussels-North, Marlow and Brussels-South there is not even a single BIN. However, in the latter zone there are neighbourhoods where the relationship between the local resident and the police is not necessarily very smooth. It is difficult to comprehend that neighbourhood information networks are not promoted there. “, says Mathias Vanden Borre.

Tags: BINBrusselsFeaturedMain-SliderNeighbourhood Information NetworksSafety
Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn

About Us

Brussels Morning is a daily online newspaper based in Belgium. BM publishes unique and independent coverage on international and European affairs. With a Europe-wide perspective, BM covers policies and politics of the EU, significant Member State developments, and looks at the international agenda with a European perspective.

Category

  • Ambassador’s Corner
  • Belgium News
  • Brussels
  • Commission
  • Council
  • Culture and Society
  • Diplomacy
  • Economy
  • EU Institutions
  • Europe
  • Europe With Transparency
  • Features
  • Health & Fitness
  • In Depth
  • Member States
  • Middle East Eye
  • Opinion
  • Our pick
  • Parliament
  • Place de la Bourse
  • Southeast Europe
  • Sustainable Perspective
  • The American Angle
  • The Macro-Economist
  • Uncategorised
  • US Elections
  • World

More info

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Cookies Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Jobs

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Brussels Bubble
    • Parliament
    • Commission
    • Council
  • Wider Europe
    • Member States
  • World
  • Business & Society
  • Europe With Transparency
  • Culture & Society
  • Policy Talks
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Southeast Europe
  • Print Magazine

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT