The municipality of Opsterland, together with the Dutch Labour Inspectorate, Liander and the police, conducted a joint enforcement action at several catering establishments in the municipality on Thursday.
The shovel can go in the ground: construction of 40 new rental homes in Gorredijk is about to begin. The municipality is pleased that after a completed objection procedure, the way is clear to realize the houses.
Village halls are important for the villages in Opsterland. They are a place where people meet, do activities together and clubs can go. To maintain the village houses well, there is a special subsidy.
Starting Thursday, September 4, 2025, the draft Biodiversity Plan Opsterland 2026-2036 "Rûch is it nije kreas" will be available for public inspection for six weeks for residents of and organizations in the municipality of Opsterland.
On October 9, 10 and 11, Opsterland will be all about sustainability. During the Sustainability Weekend, various activities will be organized in Gorredijk and Ureterp where residents of the municipality of Opsterland can get free tips, advice and even practical help to make their homes more energy efficient.
The election for the Most Beautiful (Re)Construction Project of Opsterland has a winner: the modern barn house in Luxwoude was voted by residents as the most beautiful (re)construction project of 2025.
The energy conservation information point is open again. You are welcome every first Tuesday morning of the month between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Library in Gorredijk.
From September 8 to 19, 2025, the international military exercise Falcon Leap will take place. Parts of the exercise will also be held in the municipality of Opsterland.
On August 15, the Lycklamahûs hosted the commemoration of the end of World War II in the Dutch East Indies. Personal stories in a full hall made a deep impression.
