# Dutch municipal budgetary planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-municipal-budgetary-planning > Updated: 2026-10-07T07:57:29.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Dutch municipalities are navigating varying fiscal landscapes as they prepare 2027 budgets. In Olst-Wijhe, officials are addressing a projected annual budget deficit of approximately €1.4 million starting in 2027. To mitigate this, the municipal executive has proposed cost-saving measures, such as delaying expansions and adjusting investment budgets, to prioritize essential services like housing and social services. Finance Alderman Hans Olthof indicated that the municipality aims to maintain its foundation through conscious budgetary choices. In contrast, the municipalities of Wijchen and Brunssum have presented balanced budgets for 2027. Wijchen plans to continue investing in housing and accessibility, though officials warned of potential uncertainty in 2028 due to decreased national government contributions. Brunssum is focusing on sustainability and affordable housing, specifically through the upcoming Victoriapark project, while attempting to limit tax increases for residents. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Wijchen and Brunssum present balanced 2027 municipal budgets The Dutch municipalities of Wijchen and Brunssum have announced balanced 2027 budgets, focusing on housing and infrastructure despite looming national funding reductions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wijchen-and-brunssum-present-balanced-2027-municipal-budgets ### 2026-09-08: Olst-Wijhe municipality faces projected €1.4 million annual budget deficit The Olst-Wijhe municipality in the Netherlands expects an annual budget deficit of €1.4 million starting in 2027 and is exploring cost-saving measures to maintain essential services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olst-wijhe-municipality-faces-projected-14-million-annual-budget-deficit --- Cite as: Dutch municipal budgetary planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-municipal-budgetary-planning