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.
The City of Heerlen and Brightlands Smart Services Campus are committed to the long term. After ten years of collaboration, the City Council has decided to extend the partnership by fifteen years, through 2040. This move strengthens Heerlen’s position as a knowledge city and marks the next step in the municipality’s development of a city where businesses, researchers, and students come together.
The City of Heerlen and H.V.V. De Winkbülle are joining forces with the hospitality industry. In 2027, we will introduce reusable hard-cup cups for the first time to promote a more sustainable carnival and a cleaner city.
Heerlen is participating in the National Tile-Flipping Championship again this year. The city is encouraging residents, schools, organizations, and businesses to join in. Last year, Heerlen placed a respectable 6th nationally. Can we beat that together?
RTL Nieuws’ latest Underworld Map shows that Heerlen once again ranks first among municipalities most vulnerable to subversive crime. The Underworld Map has been published. This means that, just as it did four years ago, Heerlen ranks lowest among all municipalities in the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, one in four children starts out with a language delay. This delay is often difficult to overcome later on. Reading aloud helps with language development. That is why all parents receive a free new storybook about the history of Heerlen during their first visit to the child health clinic.
The municipality of Heerlen has launched the European project Bridging HERitage. From March 10 to 12, eight European partners came to Heerlen for the first working visit. Together, they will work for two years to raise awareness of the role of women in European culture.
