This year, Heerlen will take further measures to make the city (traffic) safer, more livable and more accessible. The emphasis is on projects that directly affect the traffic safety and livability of our residents.
The Kids Culture Week is an initiative of the Municipality of Heerlen to introduce children to the cultural offerings in Heerlen, but especially the rich history of the city. Accordingly, this year's theme is "The Year of Heerlen's Heritage.
The Municipal Executive has adopted the Heerlen Elderly Agreement 2025-2030. An ambitious and widely supported policy for the elderly that builds on existing successes and introduces new initiatives.
The Dutch Mining Museum and Kasteel Hoensbroek in Heerlen have been awarded a Michelin star in the 'Travel & Cultures' category in the international Michelin Green Guide.
The Board of Mayor & Aldermen has agreed to the sale of site In 't Wieër in Hoensbroek. On this site at the Prof. Tinbergen-/Prof. Eykmanlaan, Cicero will build one hundred care homes for the elderly.
The spring fair scheduled from Friday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Bongerd, Pancratiusplein, Promenade and Burgermeester van Grunsvenplein in Heerlen will be canceled. This was decided by Mayor Roel Wever early this week.
The Municipality of Heerlen helps residents to better insulate their homes. Together we ensure warmer homes in the winter and lower energy costs. With two new subsidies we make sustainability accessible to everyone. Also for people with a lower income. This is the next step in Heerlen's sustainability offensive.
The municipality is working on a new heart for Heerlerbaan. Shopping center Giesen Bautsch will be renovated. Above the stores there will be 41 apartments for sale in the middle segment. Together with the Brede Maatschappelijke Voorziening (BMV) and community center Caumerbron, this will create a place where shopping, living and meeting come together.
