On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the municipality of Glabbeek held its annual day for new residents. Over 30 new inhabitants were welcomed at the town hall by the mayor, aldermen, the chairman of the municipal council, and representatives from the AGB. The mayor provided an explanation of the functioning of the internal municipal services, the history of the village, and the municipal policy.
During a tour with the municipal bus past the communal buildings, Alderman Kris Vanwinkelen explained the public works department and the container park. AGB Chairman Jonas Vangroenendael elaborated on the operations of the autonomous municipal company in the municipal event hall Hangaar 44. Municipal councilor Simon Vandermeulen, in turn, provided information on the functioning of GC de Roos and the room rentals managed by the AGB.
Over the past year, more than 340 new residents have settled in Glabbeek. Each year, all newcomers are given the opportunity to visit the municipal services. During this festive visit, they received an explanation of how the municipality operates and took a bus tour of all municipal sites. Together with the chairman of the municipal council and members of the college of aldermen and the AGB's management committee, the new residents were guided through the municipal services and informed about what the municipality has to offer.
The day concluded with a reception at the town hall.
