The municipality of Haarlem is seeking a new resident from the city center to join the Initiatiefraad, a council responsible for allocating funding to local community initiatives. Residents aged 16 and older living in the center can apply via email by September 27, 2026, with the new member to be selected through a lottery process.
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 51 permit applications, with at least 50 specifically concerning projects within the city. Residents are encouraged to review the provided list to see developments occurring in their local neighborhoods.
A 24-hour national public transport strike has resulted in the suspension of all trains and most bus services in Haarlem. The industrial action, organized by the FNV union, aims to protest social security cuts ahead of Prinsjesdag.
An explosion occurred at a house on Eendenkooistraat in Haarlem during the early hours of Wednesday morning, causing damage to the front door and windows. No injuries were reported, and the police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
In 2023, the municipality of Haarlem spent over 98 million euros on WMO support for 10,380 residents, including services like domestic help and mobility aids. This marks the first time since 2020 that the city's expenditure on these social services has exceeded the initial budget of 97 million euros.
A car rolled into the water at a shopping center in Cruquius this afternoon after its handbrake failed. No one was inside the vehicle at the time, and no injuries were reported, marking another similar incident at the same location.
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