Planned increases in local taxes, market fees and port charges in Urk remained in the 2027–2030 budget after a council debate on Thursday. The 28% rise in market fees and the higher port charges were not reversed. Alderman Tunis Hoekstra said he disliked the market-fee increase and would examine whether the municipality could reduce the costs of supporting the weekly market. He also urged residents to shop there more often.

The municipality is also ending services at events, such as providing crowd-control barriers and waste bins. Motions offered some support to event organisations and community associations, while the council wanted to investigate whether materials and support could be provided at cost. The Fish Potato Run organisation said the changes would substantially increase the cost of its event. The cuts also end annual prevention activities by district firefighters. Property, sewerage and waste taxes are due to rise sharply next year.