Overview
- The council voted 9–6 for a motion from GroenLinks, PvdA, CDA and D66 to discontinue cooperation with USC/USW.
- A municipal evaluation found the 2025 season ran smoothly under added safeguards, including strand coaches and briefings by the police sexual-crimes unit.
- Backers of the motion said the need for such oversight made the partnership unsuitable for a municipality prioritizing integrity, despite recent performance.
- USC called the decision regrettable and noted there have been no charges or convictions, while AD earlier reported an anonymous rape allegation and, per the paper, two historical police reports.
- The executive will explore alternatives such as the Texelse Reddingsbrigade or KNRM, with opponents warning of higher costs and possible 2026 staffing gaps as the mayor said the shift is feasible.