Woonpunt and the municipality of Heerlen want to build a care home on the vacant lot on Kasteellaan in Meezenbroek. They signed a letter of intent to that end on Sept. 26. We will first investigate whether the construction of such a house is feasible.
Ten Limburg mining municipalities, the Province of Limburg and the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) are kicking off a new phase in tackling mining damage in Limburg. The focus is on repairing mining damage in the homes of people in southern Limburg. The first step is a new website.
The Heerlen City Council unanimously approved the introduction of the Special Measures Metropolitan Problems Act (Wbmgp) during the council meeting on Sept. 24. With this decision, an official application is submitted to the state.
The college presents a balanced 2026 budget to the City Council. In order to continue investing, a reversal was necessary. Through temporary government contributions and the release of reserved money, among other things, the cost increase for residents remains limited.
On the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly, Heerlen residents aged 55 and older can visit three museums in the city for free on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. 55+'ers will get free entrance at Kasteel Hoensbroek, the Nederlands Mijnmuseum, SCHUNCK and De Vondst on presentation of their ID. The action is being held for the third time.
Chairman of the City Region Parkstad Limburg, Roel Wever was in The Hague yesterday to make the region's voice heard on the day the Throne Speech was pronounced and the budget was presented.
On Sunday, Sept. 21, during the International Day of Peace, Vredesplatform Heerlen is organizing a Peace Walk in Heerlen-Centrum in cooperation with the municipality.
With never-before-seen images from the rich Pinkpop archives, dive into the soul of the festival. Over 100 photos and several videos give a colorful glimpse into the kitchen of this festival.
Heerlen resident Anke Peulings has been an active volunteer at both Sevagram and Vereniging de Zonnebloem for more than 15 years. With her efforts, she focuses on the most vulnerable groups in society, such as the elderly.
