What Gemeente IJsselstein (ut) does

Gemeente IJsselstein is the municipal government (gemeente) of the city of IJsselstein in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands, serving approximately 25,000+ inhabitants. As a statutory local authority under Dutch public law, it delivers the full spectrum of municipal services: civil registry (births, marriages, deaths), identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), permits and licenses, waste management (delegated to RMN), housing and urban planning, social welfare (via Team Sociaal Domein and partners like Stichting Leergeld), education support, sustainability and climate programs, refugee reception, cultural programming, and public infrastructure maintenance (including 8 historic bridges). The mayor is Ester Weststeijn (sworn in 22 September 2025); the executive college includes aldermen Peter Bekker, Mark Foekema, and Bas van Rooijen under the coalition 'Samen IJsselstein' 2026-2030 (LDIJ and VVD). The organization is internally branded as GIJS, referencing Gijsbrecht van Amstel who built the medieval castle 'Stein aan de IJssel'.

The municipality operates a digital service platform anchored by the MijnIJsselstein citizen portal (eloket.ijsselstein.nl), an online appointment booking system (ijsselstein.mijnafspraakmaken.nl), the EasyCruit recruitment portal, the Melding Openbare Ruimte public space reporting tool, the Woo (Wet open overheid) information request and decision portal, and a dedicated refugee shelter information portal. Supporting tools include ReadSpeaker text-to-speech, SIManalytics (non-personal analytics), Leaflet mapping, and embedded YouTube/Vimeo content. The technology stack is standard for Dutch municipalities and does not include proprietary AI/ML components. Service channels include the city hall (Stadhuis Overtoom, open extended hours including evenings), the 14 030 telephone service, the Bibliotheek Lek & IJssel Digital Government Information Point, RMN for waste, Citytec for street lighting, Stedin for grid issues, and Buurtverbinders community liaisons deployed in the Achterveld area.

Gemeente IJsselstein is funded through municipal taxes (gemeentelijke belastingen including waste and property levies), central government subsidies via the Algemene Uitkering uit het Gemeentefonds, project-specific grants (e.g., €100,000 from HDSR for water projects), service fees (leges) for permits and civil documents, parking revenue, and fines. Pricing for services is largely set by law or municipal regulation; most information and digital services are free, while civil registry documents carry per-transaction fees. Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic priorities center on housing development (Woonvisie 2025 targeting 2,500 new homes; Kromme IJsselgebied partnership with four area developers for 1,200-1,400 homes, 2030-2040), emergency refugee reception (150-person shelter July-December 2026), green infrastructure (collective green roof program at €27.50/m², nature-friendly riverbank, permeable parking), and bridge maintenance. Marketing is purely civic outreach: municipal website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), weekly digital newsletter, RSS feeds, regional newspaper (Het Kontakt Zenderstreeknieuws), public meetings, and webinars.

Name

Gemeente IJsselstein (ut)

Legal name

Gemeente IJsselstein

Website

https://ijsselstein.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gemeente IJsselstein is the municipal government of IJsselstein, Netherlands, serving approximately 25,000+ residents with public administration, civil services, social welfare, urban planning, housing development, sustainability programs, and refugee reception through a multi-channel model including a city hall and digital citizen portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government and Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Civil registry administration
• Local government permits
• Urban planning housing
• Social welfare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijsselstein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes (Gemeentelijke belastingen): The municipality collects various local taxes from residents and businesses to fund public services, infrastructure, and administration.
2. Government Subsidies and Grants: Central government funding, provincial contributions, and sector-specific subsidies for social welfare, housing, and infrastructure projects.
3. Service Fees and Charges (leges): Fees for permits, administrative services, civil registry documents (uittreksels, aktes), and other municipal services. No costs are charged for information requests under the Woo.
4. Parking Revenue: Parking fees from city center parking facilities, including the Overtoom parking garage (first 2 hours free).
5. Fines and Penalties: Municipal fines for violations including traffic, waste, environmental, and other regulatory breaches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gemeente IJsselstein is the statutory local government authority for the city of IJsselstein in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands, delivering public administration, civil services, and social support to approximately 25,000+ residents. Core offerings include civil registry services (birth, marriage, death records), identity documents (passport, ID, driver's license), municipal permits and licenses, waste and environmental management, urban planning and housing development, social welfare and income support, education and childcare coordination, sports and cultural programming, refugee reception, sustainability programs (green roofs, climate adaptation), public safety, and municipal tax administration. Services are delivered through the Stadhuis (city hall), an integrated digital platform (MijnIJsselstein portal, online appointment booking, public-space reporting tools), telephone hotline (14 030), and partner organizations.

Product overview

Gemeente IJsselstein operates a unified digital service platform offering citizen-facing online services. The core digital infrastructure consists of the MijnIJsselstein citizen portal, the MijnAfspraakMaken online appointment system, and the Melding Openbare Ruimte reporting tool. Supporting services include the Woo (Wet open overheid) information request and decision portal (Woo-besluiten), weekly Besluitenlijsten (executive decisions), and the dedicated Noodopvang vluchtelingen information portal. The municipality also provides a digital newsletter service and maintains a physical Digital Government Information Point at the local library for citizens requiring hands-on assistance with digital services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MijnIJsselstein Citizen Portal Secure online portal allowing citizens to log in and access personalized municipal services, submit requests, manage interactions, and handle administrative tasks digitally without visiting city hall.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 66 school-age refugee children placed in schools before summer vacation 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers (COA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026COA is the national coordinating body for asylum seeker reception in the Netherlands. The municipality and COA signed a management agreement for a temporary emergency shelter (noodopvang) at Sportpark Groenvliet, accommodating up to 150 refugees (family members of status holders) from July to December 2026. COA bears all costs for realization, maintenance, and management. The municipality coordinates local integration support including schooling for children, community liaison (Buurtverbinders), and a klankbordgroep (advisory group).
• IJFC (football club)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026IJFC provides a football field at Sportpark Groenvliet for the temporary refugee shelter (July–December 2026). The municipality and IJFC agreed on replacement fields and financial compensation for lost usage and revenue. IJFC's last regular season matches are scheduled for 16–17 May 2026. The field is expected to be restored and playable again in spring 2027.
• SAVE, Veilig Thuis, Moviera, Raad van de Kinderbescherming, Jeugdbeschermingstafels, Sociaal Teams (Houten, IJsselstein, Lopik, Nieuwegein, Vijfheerenlanden), and PolicesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026A consortium of social welfare organizations collaborated with the municipality to develop and pilot the 'Machtsspel' (Power Game), a serious game for professionals to recognize and act on intimate partner violence (intiem terreur). The game was played by 50+ professionals in the Fulcotheater in March 2026. Organizations received the game to share with colleagues.
• Stichting Rooftop RevolutioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 February 2026Rooftop Revolution is a foundation promoting green roofs across the Netherlands (mission: 'elk dak benut'). The municipality partnered with Rooftop Revolution to run a collective green roof purchasing program for IJsselstein residents. Rooftop Revolution handles subsidy applications on behalf of residents. Normal cost ~€65/m², reduced to €27.50/m² through group discount plus municipal subsidy. A joint 'green roof bicycle' information session was held at city hall on 20 March 2026.
• Five Primary Schools (De Agnesschool, 't Kasteel, De Minstreel, De Tandem, De Torenuil) and Stichting PulsesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Five IJsselstein primary schools collaborated with the municipality and Stichting Pulse on the 'Teken maar T' anti-smoking/anti-vaping campaign. Groups 7 and 8 students designed sidewalk tiles with health messages. A youth jury selected five finalists; the overall winner (Mohamed Albrawabrah, 't Kasteel) had their design installed across IJsselstein. Children were guided by KunstIsVerbinden.
• Whoon Projectontwikkeling, BPD / Bouwfonds gebiedsontwikkeling, Roosdom Tijhuis Projectontwikkeling, Jansen BouwontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Four area development companies signed a letter of intent (intentieovereenkomst) with the municipality to jointly investigate the feasibility of housing development in the Kromme IJsselgebied. The project aims to deliver 1,200 to 1,400 homes. The developers bring expertise in integrated area development, landscape design, nature enhancement, and recreation, working alongside the municipality's Gebiedsperspectief+ (area perspective).
• Bibliotheek Lek & IJsselsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe public library serves as an Information Point for Digital Government (Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid). Library staff help citizens navigate online government services, provide information, and refer them to the correct organizations. This partnership extends the municipality's digital service reach to citizens with limited digital access.
• FulcotheatersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Fulcotheater is IJsselstein's main theater and event venue, used by the municipality for council meetings, the mayoral inauguration ceremony, election result evenings, and cultural events. Located in the city center, the theater serves as a key civic venue.
• Stichting Historische Kring IJsselstein (HKIJ)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKIJ is the local historical society dedicated to the preservation, research, and promotion of IJsselstein's heritage. The organization publishes 'Bijdragen tot de geschiedenis van IJsselstein Stad en Land' quarterly and played a central role in the 700th anniversary celebration. The municipality awarded Fulco de Minstreel to outgoing chair Bart Rietveld in November 2025.
• Stichting Leergeld IJsselsteinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Leergeld IJsselstein enables children from low-income families to participate in school activities, sports, and culture. Achieved 83% reach (vs. ~40% national average). Received Het Compliment from the municipality in March 2026. The municipality considers this partnership essential to its social welfare and poverty prevention objectives.
• Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland (IJsselstein)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Vluchtelingenwerk provides guidance and support to refugees in IJsselstein. Referenced as a resource for citizens wanting to contribute to or assist refugees in the municipality. The organization works alongside COA and the municipality's social team.
• Omgevingsdienst Regio Utrecht (ODRU)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODRU is the regional environmental service that, together with the municipality, RDW, Belastingdienst, police, Districtelijk Ondermijningsteam, and the municipality, conducts integrated inspections of businesses (e.g., automotive sector) to detect regulatory violations and illegal activities. No irregularities were found at five inspected automotive businesses in November 2025.
• Dierenambulance IJsselsteinsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe animal ambulance handles reports of nuisance, injured, or deceased animals in IJsselstein. The municipality refers animal-related reports to Dierenambulance IJsselstein (06-15406957, available at all times for emergencies).
• CitytecsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitytec manages street lighting maintenance and repairs in IJsselstein. The municipality refers street lighting issues to Citytec (088-1002731) or via citytec.nl/storing-melden.
• StedinsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStedin is the regional gas and electricity grid operator. The municipality refers citizens experiencing gas or electricity outages or emergencies to Stedin (stedin.net/storing-en-onderhoud).
• Omroep Lekstroom and Het Kontakt ZenderstreeknieuwssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOmroep Lekstroom broadcasts municipal events (e.g., election debates live on YouTube). Het Kontakt Zenderstreeknieuws provides regular municipal coverage on its community pages. Both media partners support municipal communication and civic engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Wageningen: Small-to-medium Dutch municipality (~40,000) known for sustainability and food-systems policy. Comparable in size and statutory function, with a stronger profile in sustainability and education, mirroring IJsselstein's green-roof and welfare initiatives.
• Gemeente Zeist: Utrecht-region municipality with comparable population (~65,000) and mix of historic center plus modern housing. Performs identical statutory local-government functions and faces similar housing, sustainability, and welfare challenges.
• Gemeente Veldhoven: North Brabant municipality (~45,000) with similar industrial-adjacent economic base and active housing agenda. Comparable statutory remit, particularly in welfare, permits, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Gemeente Veenendaal: Utrecht-region municipality of similar size and growth profile, executing comparable housing and welfare agendas. Direct functional peer with overlapping digital-government and social-domain operations.
• Gemeente Houten: Neighboring Utrecht-region municipality of similar profile (~50,000 inhabitants), performing the same statutory municipal functions (civil registry, permits, welfare, housing) under Dutch local-government law. Highly comparable in scale, geographic context, and service model.
• Gemeente Woerden: Utrecht-region municipality of similar scale (~52,000), combining historic center functions with active housing development. Comparable in statutory remit, tax-base profile, and digital-government service delivery.
• Gemeente Nieuwegein: Adjacent Utrecht-region municipality of comparable urban profile, delivering the same Dutch municipal service portfolio (BRP, taxes, social domain, housing development). Direct functional peer with similar demographic and infrastructural characteristics.
• Gemeente Soest: Utrecht-region municipality with comparable population (~46,000) and similar mix of suburban and village areas. Performs the same statutory municipal functions, including social domain, permits, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Gemeente Barendrecht: Mid-sized South Holland municipality (~49,000) with comparable urban form and active housing development. Performs the same statutory municipal functions and faces similar fiscal and demographic dynamics.

Regional players

• Stad Herentals: Belgian municipality and IJsselstein's sister city since 1975, with comparable population (~28,000) and similar historic-center, sustainability, and welfare mandates. Cross-border peer illustrating municipal service delivery in a comparable Flemish statutory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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