News

View the overview of current news items from the municipality of Opsterland.

  • Opsterland Coalition Agreement: ‘In Klear Lûd’

    Opsterlands Belang and FNP Opsterlân are proud to present their plans for 2026–2030 in the coalition agreement titled “In Klear Lûd.”

  • Open House at Aylvalân Bakkeveen

    The municipality of Opsterland recently announced that the Aylvalân housing project in Bakkeveen will not be moving forward for the time being.

  • Public orientation council meeting

    An informational council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag.

  • Are you the owner of these boats, or do you know who they belong to?

    These boats are moored at Lege Wei and Ripen in Nij Beets.

  • Will you be the new children’s mayor?

    Hi, do you live in the municipality of Opsterland and would you like to become the children’s mayor? Then this is your chance! We’re looking for a successor to Liz van Es for the coming school year.

  • Exemption from closing hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    During the World Cup, many bars, restaurants, and community centers will be showing the matches to the public. To accommodate this, it has been decided to temporarily allow later closing times.

  • Gearkomst ried Opsterlân

    The City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber of the City Hall in Beetsterzwaag. You are cordially invited to attend.

  • Verloop Bakery, Purveyor to the Royal Household

    Bakery Verloop will be a Royal Warrant Holder starting Tuesday, May 26. The management received the title and coat of arms during the celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary in Gorredijk.

  • Smart and safe online

    From May 27 through June 14, various organizations are hosting the “Smart Online in Southeast Friesland” Theme Weeks. These weeks will focus on online safety, digital resilience, and recognizing scams.

  • Successful collaboration during the Frisian Law Enforcement Day

    The enforcement day organized as part of the National Environmental Law Enforcement Strategy (LHSO), which took place on May 19, 2026, in Fryslân, was a success. More than fifty inspections were carried out.

  • Beware of door-to-door sales by insulation companies

    We have been receiving reports lately about insulation companies going door-to-door. They talk about insulation measures and subsidies, and sometimes say that you are entitled to municipal subsidies. This is not always true.

  • The Council on TV

    Soon, it will be even easier to watch the council meetings live. Starting May 19, the Opsterland City Council meetings will be broadcast live on television (FRYN).

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