In this year of political transition and after the unanimous vote on the budget, the DG was able to observe “a renewed vitality” on the part of certain members of the staff. Hoping that this is not a flash in the pan. This renewed motivation, the liberal mayor Bastien Marlot is delighted and says he is convinced that this comes through respect, confidence and presence on the ground.
“I want to be a unifying mayor. We’re all in this together and my door will always be openhe assures. Maintaining employment is the priority of the college, which went straight to work. We have therefore decided to remove several taxes, to index the allocation to the police zone or to entrust scabinal powers to the president of the CPAS, Christian Vandeputte.“
Jobs to fill
The other satisfaction of the man who was crowned in his 5th election is to have succeeded in bringing together the design office and the works department. “We have also opened a walk-in clinic on Saturdays (population and civil status)“, points out Mr. Marlot (46 years old).
In addition to the finalization of current projects, including that of Place de Basècles by summer 2025, the fight against flooding will be “finally activated, notably in Ellignies.” “After our victory in the elections, this year we have a duty to work for Beloeil and all its inhabitants.“
Even if it comes at a price, the general director would welcome the introduction of meal vouchers for staff. A way of making public services, battered by regional and federal policies, more attractive.
Disintegration of the PS, collapse of the citizen lists, absolute majority of the MR +, the upheavals of October 2024 were unprecedented in Beloeil. “The rejuvenation of the council (Emmeline Montreuil, 21, is the youngest elected official in the Province) proves that there are still young people ready to get involved in politics.”notes Mr. Dramaix, before insisting on the burst of agent appointments occurring in 2024. This has not happened since… 1982. “Forty positions have been opened for appointments which will be spread over several years in view of the financial impact. If we want to prioritize existing staff, a public call will be launched for various positions.“