Butt pinching for Amersfoort cultural organisations

Amersfoort's cultural scene is in turmoil over a series of possible austerity proposals. In recent weeks, the public was allowed to give its opinion. The city council will make final decisions in May. Meanwhile, the beloved theatre De Lieve Vrouw is already in dire financial straits.

Amersfoort has been under financial supervision by the province of Utrecht since the end of 2014. The municipality mainly suffers from setbacks in land exploitation. To get out from under the supervision they...