Péruwelz launches new rural development program for 2027

The municipal council of Péruwelz approved a third rural development operation that will begin in January 2027.

This initiative allows the local government to collaborate with residents to create a specific program of projects for the territory. The process will run from January 2027 until early 2029. It involves consulting residents and representatives to establish a local rural development commission.

These steps lead to a communal development program that requires final validation from both the municipality and the Wallonie region of Belgium. Previous operations in the area resulted in the renovation of the Baugnies crossroads and the construction of housing and community centers in Callenelle and Braffe.

During the meeting, Julie Wits suggested building a community house or multipurpose room at the Bury school, while mayor Jimmy Ababio noted that a renovation project for the heart of Wiers is still pending. Councillor Simon Renard stated that the Fondation rurale de Wallonie will now provide a single partner to manage the entire process, replacing the need for multiple external authors to simplify the project.