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Have your say on Haarlem station square

Have your say on Haarlem station square

From June 29 to July 3, residents and travelers are invited to provide input on the renovation of the Haarlem station area during the Week of the Station Area. The event includes activities like playing boules to encourage community discussion about the future of the square.

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Support for more accessible public spaces

Support for more accessible public spaces

Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply for up to €20,000 to fund modifications such as automatic doors, ramps, and accessible toilets, with the program running through 2027.

Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities

Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities

Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include installing inclusive play equipment, ensuring nearby disabled parking, and involving experts with lived experience in the planning process.

Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie

Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie

Local businesses in Zandvoort experienced varying levels of success during the final Formula 1 race weekend, with hospitality and souvenir retailers seeing increased sales while other niche shops struggled. Business owners noted that crowd management strategies influenced foot traffic, leading to calls for improved routing to better support local commerce in the future.

Pride dominates in Zandvoort, door remains always open for Grand Prix return

Pride dominates in Zandvoort, door remains always open for Grand Prix return

Following the conclusion of the final Formula 1 event in Zandvoort, Mayor David Moolenburgh expressed pride in the positive impact the races had on the town's infrastructure and image. While no further races are scheduled, the municipality remains open to hosting an emergency replacement race if requested within the next three years.

'Waste detectives' to become permanent as waste nuisance remains high in Haarlemmermeer

'Waste detectives' to become permanent as waste nuisance remains high in Haarlemmermeer

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has decided to permanently employ a specialized enforcement team, known as 'waste detectives,' to combat illegal dumping and waste placed next to containers. Despite a significant increase in fines and warnings issued since the project's inception, residents report that the problem of trash accumulation remains persistent in their neighborhoods.