News summary

  • Service survey results are out

    In November 2023, every Heerlen resident was able to complete municipality Heerlen's service survey. The results are now available. On average, the services of municipality Heerlen received a 6.6.

  • New pupil transportation incentive scheme

    Children who are entitled to pupil transport may (subject to conditions) receive a one-time reimbursement of 500 euros for a new bicycle. With this scheme, municipality Heerlen wants to encourage the independence of this group of children as much as possible.

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  • Problems with facade masonry City Office

    Problems have been discovered in the grouting of the facade masonry of the new city office of municipality Heerlen. One brick has come loose in one place and the grouting is cracking at several corners.

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  • Heerlen launches first medieval route with wonderful stories

    Who knows that the Schelmentoren used to be a residential tower and served as a prison tower during the period of the billygoat riders? With a route of 3.2 kilometers, the participant will have the unique opportunity to relive Heerlen's medieval past through fascinating stories.

  • Messages about your Neighborhood in your mail

    Many decisions made by the government directly affect your neighborhood. What renovation does your neighbor want to have done to their house? May that tree in your street be cut down? Your municipality and other government organizations are required to announce this (digitally). We call these announcements 'Messages about your Neighborhood'.

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  • State secretary Gräper visits Heerlen

    Last Monday, State Secretary for Culture and Media, Fleur Gräper, was in Heerlen for a working visit. During her visit, she showed interest in, among other things, the broad significance that culture can have for a city and its inhabitants. The role of culture in regions outside the Randstad was also discussed.

  • PLT and municipality Heerlen take sustainable step with more than 300 solar panels

    PLT and municipality Heerlen are jointly taking an important step toward a greener future with the successful installation of more than 300 brand new solar panels on the roof of Theater Heerlen.

  • The sheep are going out again

    Sheep keep grass short in Heerlen. Instead of lawnmowers, the municipality Heerlen is using sheep to keep the grass short in roadsides and green areas in the city.

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  • Over 500,000 euros left for first-time home buyers

    To make buying a first home easier, the municipality Heerlen has introduced the starters' loan in 2021. Currently, over 500,000 euros are still available for starters in Heerlen to take advantage of this scheme.

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