On Saturday, September 21, Mayor Roel Wever presented a ribbon to Els and Wilma. Both ladies received the award for their years of dedication to Neighborhood Association Caumerveld - De Erk. Now that they are retiring, this is a well-deserved recognition for their unbridled dedication.
To mark the International Day of the Elderly, Heerlen residents aged 55 and older can visit three museums in the city for free. This can be done on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. People over 55 can enter for free if they show their ID. Castle Hoensbroek, the Mining Museum and SCHUNCK Glaspaleis participate. We hold this action for the 2nd time.
On Wednesday, September 18, the Cruyff Court at the Alberdingk Thijmplein in Heerlen was officially opened. Pupils of the Broeder school were introduced to the possibilities of the court through various sports clinics that day.
September 17 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Heerlen. In honor of this historic event, the Municipality of Heerlen has developed a special street naming plan, assigning 15 new street names to individuals and events closely associated with the resistance and liberation during World War II. The street naming plan is not only a tribute to the brave resistance fighters, but also a lasting reminder of the victims of Nazism and the sacrifices made for freedom.
In 2024 and 2025, the Netherlands will commemorate and celebrate 80 years of freedom since the end of World War II. For Heerlen this is a special moment, Heerlen was liberated on September 17 and Hoensbroek on September 18, 1944. This year we start the national celebration on September 12, the day on which in 1944 the Limburg village of Mesch was the first to be liberated by the Allies.
Next Monday, Germany will officially start reintroducing border controls. This is going to impact thousands of people who have to cross the border every day. Heerlen Mayor Roel Wever of the urbanized Aachen-Heerlen border area is concerned about this.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has adopted the Memorandum of Principles for Hoensbroek Center. The note outlines the picture for 2034. The center is then lively and vital, with a good mix of housing and facilities for residents, visitors and under
In 2025, Heerlen is all about its rich history and promising future. In the coming year, the city will bustle with fascinating stories, large and small. With numerous events and activities, devised and carried out by young and old, we will celebrate the Year of Heerlen's Heritage in 2025. The Municipality of Heerlen helps small initiatives with a subsidy scheme. This can be applied for from September 1.
The municipality of Heerlen is taking an important next step in its Sustainability Offensive by launching a pilot with 50 households in the Molenberg neighborhood in July. The pilot focuses on private homes with a WOZ value lower than €219,000 and an energy label D, E, F or G.
