The municipality of Heerlen is going to save one million euros every year. This is stated in the new budget. The savings will come from a new way of working: smartly reusing materials from municipal buildings, roads and other projects.
Rigorous greening in Mariarade has begun. The final preparatory work is currently underway. In October and November, all trees, plants and shrubs will be planted during the planting season.
The unilocation for Waldorf school Helianthus is getting closer. Due to student growth, the teaching space the school moved into in 2015, BMV Molenberg, became too small.
Woonpunt and the municipality of Heerlen want to build a care home on the vacant lot on Kasteellaan in Meezenbroek. They signed a letter of intent to that end on Sept. 26. We will first investigate whether the construction of such a house is feasible.
Ten Limburg mining municipalities, the Province of Limburg and the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) are kicking off a new phase in tackling mining damage in Limburg. The focus is on repairing mining damage in the homes of people in southern Limburg. The first step is a new website.
The Heerlen City Council unanimously approved the introduction of the Special Measures Metropolitan Problems Act (Wbmgp) during the council meeting on Sept. 24. With this decision, an official application is submitted to the state.
The college presents a balanced 2026 budget to the City Council. In order to continue investing, a reversal was necessary. Through temporary government contributions and the release of reserved money, among other things, the cost increase for residents remains limited.
On the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly, Heerlen residents aged 55 and older can visit three museums in the city for free on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. 55+'ers will get free entrance at Kasteel Hoensbroek, the Nederlands Mijnmuseum, SCHUNCK and De Vondst on presentation of their ID. The action is being held for the third time.
In the week of September 22, the Child Monitor of the GGD-Zuid-Limburg starts in Heerlen. In South Limburg, over 34,000 parents and caregivers with children aged 0 to 12 will receive a call to participate. By participating, you are helping to improve the health and opportunities of all children in our city.
