To attract, train and retain talent for the Medtech sector (medical technology) in Parkstad, companies from this sector are now working together with educational institutions and the municipalities of Heerlen and Kerkrade. This cooperation is called Medlands and aims to create 3,000 new jobs by 2030. The cooperation focuses on image, education, labor market and infrastructure.
Alderman Marco Peters officially opened the renewed 30-kilometer zone on the Ganzeweide. He did this together with Stan Peters, the chairman of the business association, and a number of residents, by laying the last paving stones.
Alderman Marco Peters (Management and Maintenance) has awarded the annual thank you for the Friends of Heerlen Schoon to a number of volunteers of this initiative. In Heerlerheide they go out a few times a month to clean up litter. All other volunteers in the city also received the present for their efforts in the past year.
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.
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.
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'.
