April 2026: New Structures, New Chairpersons, and Active Seniors in Pohlheim

New Chairpersons and Structures Shape the Future

What was important this month:

• New local council chairpersons and vice-chairpersons were elected in several city districts – including in Holzheim, Hausen, and Watzenborn-Steinberg.
• The Senior Advisory Council addressed topics such as safety in old age and age-appropriate housing.
• The Municipal Council confirmed the results of the local elections and established clear structures for the coming years.
• The Foreigners' Advisory Council elected new leadership and focused on integration issues.
• Several committees expanded their digital documentation of meetings further.

Committees Reconstituted: Setting the Course for the 2026–2031 Legislative Period

In April, the constitutive meetings of the local advisory councils took place in several districts. In Holzheim, Daniel Jung was re-elected as local council chairperson unanimously, Sabine Meier was appointed as deputy chairperson, and Lars Fischer as secretary. In Hausen, Thomas Junker was re-elected as local council chairperson. In Watzenborn-Steinberg, the elections were still being processed in the background, and the names of the newly elected officeholders have not yet been officially announced.

These elections mark the start of a new legislative period, during which the local advisory councils will work closely with the city administration to represent the interests of their respective districts.

Senior Advisory Council Remains Active: Focusing on Key Topics

The Senior Advisory Council addressed practical issues in April that are particularly relevant to older citizens. These included topics such as:

• Conscious shopping and nutrition in old age
• Prevention of break-ins and telephone fraud
• Introduction of services and training in new technologies
• Living in old age

In addition, the post-event processing of the Senior Carnival was discussed, and the planning of future meetings was set. The advisory council thus remains a central point of contact for the older population in Pohlheim.

Foreigners' Advisory Council Elects New Leadership: Focusing on Integration

On April 28, the Foreigners' Advisory Council convened to elect new leadership. A total of eight agenda items were on the meeting, including the re-election of the chairperson and the secretary. The advisory council continues to advocate for the integration and participation of people with a migration background and is a key partner for the city administration on issues such as language support, education, and cultural diversity.

Municipal Council Confirms Structures

In the meeting on April 16, the Municipal Council confirmed the results of the local elections held on March 15, 2026, as valid. In addition, future structures were established, including the number of members of committees and the honorary city advisory boards. The CDU faction submitted proposals that were discussed and voted on during the meeting. These decisions lay the foundation for transparent and citizen-oriented politics in the coming years.

Evolving Municipal Structures

An overarching trend is the increasing digital documentation of municipal decisions. All committees now use software such as Sitzungsdienst and publish their minutes via the city administration’s Official Announcement Medium (BM). This enhances transparency and makes it easier for citizens to inform themselves about municipal processes.

At the same time, it becomes evident that local democracy is vibrant in Pohlheim. The constitutive meetings, the election of chairpersons, and the work of the advisory councils show that the municipality is relying on broad participation – both in traditional and new issue areas such as integration and age-appropriate housing.

Conclusion and Outlook

April 2026 was a month of new beginnings and structural changes in Pohlheim. New chairpersons were elected, advisory councils addressed important topics, and the municipal council set clear directions for the coming years.

May will show how these structures are implemented in practice. The city administration now has the task of translating the outcomes of the April meetings into concrete projects and measures – for a strong, citizen-oriented Pohlheim.