News overview

The municipality of Heerlen is launching Heerlenkiest.nl today. This is a new website where residents can find all the information they need about the municipal elections on March 18 in one convenient place.

On Sunday evening, February 15, the carnival activities of Richtig Heële on Pancratiusplein were canceled due to heavy snowfall.

The completion of the new apartment complex marks an important milestone in the development of the green residential area of Vossepark in Molenberg.

The municipality of Heerlen, together with the Alliance of the National Program Heerlen-Noord, is starting a Housing Fund. This fund helps with the construction and renovation of homes. These are projects that are important for the city but difficult to finance.

On Friday, January 30, the 2026-2030 Coalition Agreement "Getting Started: Building a Better Netherlands" was presented by D'66, VVD, and CDA.

Heerlen has honored four individuals. These residents have made a special contribution to the city and its people. They were awarded the title of Special Citizen of Heerlen.

On Thursday, January 29, Peter Bertholet, former director of the Parkstad Limburg City Region, was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Mayor Roel Wever decided to close the De Overkant restaurant in Heerlen for a period of six months.