On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the municipality of Heerlen and the police inspected 16 properties on Hoofdstraat. We focused primarily on properties where rooms are rented out and those for which we had received reports of disturbances.
We want to know what’s happening behind closed doors. We’re also cracking down on abuses. This is how we make the neighborhood safer and more livable.
Minister David van Weel paid a working visit to Heerlen today. He wants to gain an understanding of the issues surrounding subversive crime, street safety, quality of life, and public nuisances.
Starting August 1, 2026, a nationwide fireworks ban will take effect. As of then, you will no longer be allowed to buy, sell, or set off consumer fireworks in the Netherlands.
Starting in April 2026, the City of Heerlen tightened bicycle regulations for a large part of downtown Heerlen. Bicycles are now prohibited in certain areas. The City of Heerlen’s Monitoring and Enforcement Department, in collaboration with the police, conducts regular checks. Last week, on June 16, 17, and 18, 101 people received an official warning and 15 people were issued a ticket.
On hot days, it’s important to take good care of yourself and each other. Need to cool off? Our municipality has cooling rooms in various locations. Visit these rooms during opening hours to cool off for a bit.
A vacant office building on Geerstraat is set to be repurposed as a residential complex. The municipality of Heerlen and Wonen Limburg have signed an agreement to this effect.
Looking for a large property? The City of Heerlen is offering the former school building at Burettestraat 1 for sale through a public bidding process. The lot has an area of 2,361 m².
The municipality of Heerlen is offering building lots for sale on Heisterberg. We will demolish the existing structures (numbers 27, 27a, and 31) prior to the transfer of ownership.
The municipality of Heerlen is offering a plot of approximately 760 m² on Navolaan for sale. The plot is located within the Heerlerheide-Centrum zoning plan.
