Leonberg in March 2026 – Focus on Infrastructure, Youth, and Budget Planning

Infrastructure and Youth Support in Focus

What was important this month

• New Padel Courts for SV Leonberg/Eltingen: The club received a grant of 111,401 euros for the construction of two new Padel courts.
• Parking Monitoring at the Train Station Parking Lot: A camera-based system was approved, along with a new fee structure.
• Skate Park at Leobad to be Redesigned: A budget of 300,000 euros net for construction costs and an additional 60,000 euros for smaller measures has been allocated.
• Sewer and Road Maintenance Works: With a total volume of over 2.5 million euros, Leonberg’s infrastructure will be improved up to 2028.
• Reorganization of Business Units: The Finance Office and the Department for Innovative Mobility will now be under the responsibility of the Mayor.
• New Positions and Staff Adjustments: Numerous new positions were approved, including one for strategic investment and project management.

Youth Support and Participation

Youth played a central role in several decisions: The Youth Committee actively participated in the planning of the skate park and the ice rink. In addition, a grant for the new Padel courts was approved. The youth center was visually upgraded, and the Youth Committee also initiated planning for a legal graffiti wall. The educational trip of the Youth Committee and the event planning for “Döner & Degode 2.0” demonstrate the wide range of activities available to young people in Leonberg.

Budget Planning and Staff Development

In March, the 2026 budget planning was intensively prepared. The overall budget projection stands at 52.58 million euros. In total, 16 staffing requests were approved, with particular increases in administrative staff, the Department of Public Order, and the Adult Education Center. At the same time, a position in the Road Construction Department was eliminated to save costs. Staff development reflects the city’s strategic orientation to act both citizen-friendly and economically responsible.

Infrastructure and Construction Projects

The city made significant progress in infrastructure: The sewer and road maintenance works for 2026–2028 were unanimously approved and have been awarded to the joint venture Kohler & Wiesmüller. In addition, the skate park at Leobad is being redesigned, and planning for the new Padel hall is well underway. Further construction projects, such as the renovation of sports halls and the feasibility study for the town hall extension, demonstrate the city’s long-term planning security.

Social and Integration Issues

In the International Committee, topics such as the International Weeks against Racism were discussed. The housing of refugees continues to be a challenge, with additional space currently being rented from private property owners. The city is working on the development of a shuttle concept and the expansion of drinking water fountains to improve the quality of life for citizens.

Overview of Trends

Leonberg is increasingly oriented in its administration and politics toward directing investments deliberately into the future: in youth support, infrastructure, and digitization. At the same time, budget planning is becoming more transparent, with a clear prioritization of projects that are both economically and socially sustainable. Staff planning is another focus area to make the city administration fit for the future.

Conclusion and Outlook

March 2026 in Leonberg was marked by concrete decisions on infrastructure, youth, and budget planning. The city is moving purposefully toward a modern, citizen-friendly administration with clear priorities. In April, the focus will be on implementing these decisions, particularly in the areas of construction projects and staff planning. In addition, we can expect the first results of land use planning and the development of industrial areas. Leonberg remains a city that actively works for the future of its citizens.