News overview

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.

The former DSM headquarters at Het Overloon 1 is being repurposed. Wonen Limburg, together with the municipality of Heerlen, has chosen construction and development partner Laudy to redevelop this site. The municipality is collaborating with Wonen Limburg on this plan. The provisional name of the project is Hof van Heerlen.

The municipal council of Heerlen has Roel Wever Mayor Roel Wever for reappointment this evening, thereby nominating him for a second term.

Residents receive extra support if they participate in society. The municipality of Heerlen receives a subsidy for this from the European Union Social Inclusion (ESF+). This money will be used to start a project that supports residents. The project will run from October 2023 to October 2027 and will help residents find structure, get their financial affairs in order, or become (re)active in society.