News overview

  • Heerlen Thanks Fairtrade Leaders

    On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Heerlen Fairtrade Working Group thanked three Fairtrade pioneers. They visited two supermarkets and City Hall.

  • Heerlen Presents a Balanced Budget for 2027

    The Municipal Executive is proud to present a balanced budget for 2027 to the City Council. The total amount is €548.8 million. The budget allows for investments. The Municipal Executive continues to build a strong, socially oriented city while also making choices to keep the budget balanced in the coming years.

  • Heerlen Synagogue Gets a New Future as LEV

    The old synagogue on Stationsstraat is set to have a new future. The municipality of Heerlen and the Weller housing authority are purchasing the building jointly. Weller is buying the residential complex, while the municipality is buying the synagogue and the retail space in front of it.

  • Parkstad has 751 residents who are either homeless or living on the streets, including 126 children

    In April 2026, we conducted our first count of the number of people in Parkstad who are homeless or living on the streets. This is called an ETHOS-Light count. The municipality of Heerlen commissioned this count.

  • A special moment for Heerlen

    Roel Wever was officially sworn in for his second term as mayor of Heerlen. Governor Emile Roemer, the King’s Commissioner in Limburg, administered the oath on this occasion.

  • Technical glitch causes emails

    Due to a technical glitch, automated emails were inadvertently sent today by the municipality of Heerlen.

  • Safety Risk Area Extended Through December 19

    Mayor Roel Wever has extended the security risk zone in Heerlerheide-Passart and Vrieheide-De Stack until December 19. He did so after consulting with the police and the Public Prosecutor's Office.

  • Mayor Closes Residence After Explosion

    Mayor Wever has closed a residence on Zeswegenlaan. This will take effect on September 15, 2026. The closure will last 2 months.

  • Rd4 and Municipalities Tackle Litter Around Dumpster Areas

    Rd4 and four municipalities—Beekdaelen, Brunssum, Heerlen, and Kerkrade—are launching a new initiative together. They want to reduce the amount of trash left next to the underground containers for glass, paper, and textiles.