Today, the City of Heerlen and the Heerlen Entrepreneurs Fund Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding for the period 2026–2031. The Entrepreneurs Fund enables entrepreneurs to jointly invest in initiatives that contribute to a more attractive, safer, and more vibrant Heerlen.
Benjamin Pacbier (8), a fourth-grader, dreamed of having his own playground in the center of Heerlen. He had an idea and built a model of it at home using LEGO. He asked his father, creative entrepreneur Lars Pacbier, if he could build his idea. So Benjamin, together with his father, made his dream come true. That is quite remarkable at such a young age. That is why the youngest director from Heerlen received the Youth Award today from Mayor Wever and Alderman .
Due to the expected rain on May 5, the Freedom Meal has been moved to the PLT on Burgemeester van Grunsvenplein in Heerlen. You are warmly invited to join us for soup and vlaai in the foyer from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. You can still register until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m.
On May 4, 2026, sixteen mayors from South Limburg will jointly deliver a special commemorative message. In a video, they will present a single message reflecting on the meaning of freedom, democracy, and responsibility: then, now, and in the future.
The former Aldi building on Kouvenderstraat is set to be repurposed. The municipality of Heerlen and BRIX have signed a letter of intent to this effect. The existing building will be demolished. It will be replaced by 16 apartments and 7 houses.
The municipality of Heerlen and its partners have jointly signed a letter of intent. They will explore the possibility of revitalizing the Molenberg neighborhood. The plan is to build a new supermarket and, at the same time, construct new, future-ready homes.
On Friday, April 24, Mayor Roel Wever the royal honors from the annual awards ceremony on behalf of King Willem-Alexander. The awards ceremony is a public recognition of people’s dedication to society. It honors individuals who have worked hard for others for many years, often alongside a regular job and on a voluntary basis.
On May 4, the Remembrance Day ceremony will take place in Heerlen. On that day, we will commemorate all victims of war since the start of World War II. On May 5, we celebrate Liberation Day: the end of World War II in the Netherlands and the importance of freedom today.
