Heerlen is working hard to make the city more sustainable. We’re helping thousands of residents lower their energy bills. We’re doing this in two ways:
Through a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach
Through the citywide initiative “Heerlen Goes Sustainable”
A phishing email with the subject line “Municipal Energy Survey” is circulating. It appears to be sent by our municipality, but it is not from us. The email entices you to participate in the survey by offering gift cards. A concerned resident reported this to the municipality of Heerlen. Other municipalities are also issuing warnings about this.
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.
