News summary

  • A new youth information point before the summer

    The municipality of Heerlen is preparing the opening of a new youth information point (JIP) in Heerlen-Centrum, for young people between the ages of 16 and 27. This will be a place where young people can drop in without an appointment to ask questions about all kinds of topics in their lives, such as work, study or housing.

  • Mayor's New Year's speech Roel Wever

    On Tuesday evening, January 7, the municipality held its annual New Year's reception for the residents of Heerlen. This time the reception took place in the atmospherically decorated LIMBURGzaal of Theater Heerlen.

  • For sale: Steenkoolstraat 2 in Hoensbroek

    The municipality of Heerlen offers a former school building located at Steenkoolstraat 2 in Hoensbroek for sale. Cadastrally known as: municipality of Hoensbroek, section A, parcel number 5664.

  • Politically Active Course

    Do you want to know more about local politics and how you can actively contribute? The Heerlen municipal council offers a unique opportunity to residents with an interest in politics! From the beginning of 2025, the Heerlen municipal council will start the Politically Active course.

  • Heerlen establishes Center for Safety, Liveability, Health & Law in Hoensbroek

    The building Kouvenderstraat 97 in Hoensbroek is purchased by the municipality. The building is intended for the Center Safety, Liveability, Health & Right to establish. The building is located in the center of Hoensbroek. After a renovation and sustainability, delivery is expected around May 2025.

  • Ribbon for Els and Wilma

    On Saturday, September 21, the mayor Roel Wever a ribbon was awarded to Els and Wilma. Both ladies received the award for their years of dedication to the Caumerveld - De Erk Neighborhood Association. Now that they are retiring, this is a well-deserved recognition for their tireless efforts.

  • 55+ers free to museums in city

    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.

  • Next step in Heerlen sustainability offensive: pilot in Molenberg

    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.

  • Reuring arrangement Hoensbroek-Centrum

    As of July 1, residents and business owners of Hoensbroek-Centrum can also use the so-called reuring scheme. This is an initiative to come to more liveliness and meeting in Hoensbroek-Centrum. People with surprising and creative ideas can then get help from the municipality in the implementation of their activity and possibly a financial contribution.