On April 23, 2024, the municipality of Heerlen received word that as of 2030 the hospital in Heerlen will no longer have room for emergency rooms, ICUs and a birthing center. The municipality commissioned second-opinion studies. The results are known.
The municipality of Heerlen is preparing for 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 walk in without an appointment to ask questions about a variety of topics in their lives, such as work, study or living.
Want to learn more about local politics and how you can actively contribute yourself? Heerlen City Council is offering a unique opportunity to residents interested in politics! Starting in early 2025, the Heerlen City Council will start the Politically Active course.
The property Kouvenderstraat 97 in Hoensbroek is being purchased by the municipality. The building is intended to house the Center for Safety, Livability, Health & Law. The building is located right in the center of Hoensbroek. After renovation and preservation, completion is scheduled for May 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
