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We ask the owners to remove these vessels as soon as possible, but no later than September 12, 2026.

Frisian authorities believe that there should be no gas extraction near Akkrum. Together with these authorities, we are filing an appeal against the permit that the national government has already granted.

Would you like to organize a local cultural activity or event? If so, you can apply for the Opsterland Cultural Events Grant.

From Thursday, September 17, through Saturday, September 19, the municipality of Opsterland is organizing the Sustainability Days in Beetsterzwaag and Bakkeveen.

This historical bus tour through Opsterland and Ooststellingwerf is now fully booked.

Residents with a good initiative to improve the quality of life can apply for a grant again starting September 14.

This week (August 10–16), major maintenance will be performed on the movable bridges in the municipality.

Clerk Laura Meijer is leaving the municipality of Opsterland. She will be taking up a position as clerk at the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.

Owners of historic buildings in Fryslân can take advantage of restoration grant programs this year.

Please report it before October 1, 2026, due to emergency services being busy.

Over the next two years, governments, residents, and other stakeholders will use this funding to jointly investigate which measures are most effective in addressing and preventing foundation damage.

On Thursday, June 25, the town hall will be closed at 3:00 p.m.