What Neu Wulmstorf Had in Motion for You in February 2026

Budget, Staff Planning, and Construction Projects

What Was Important This Month

• The double budget for 2026/2027 was passed – with deficits, but with clear planning.
• The construction of the new cemetery building will be realized in 2026 instead of 2027.
• A new training position was created.
• The financial statement for 2018 was confirmed and evaluated as positive.
• An application for a feasibility study for a natural swimming pool was accepted.

Budget 2026/2027: Clear Numbers, Clear Challenges

In February 2026, the double budget for 2026/2027 was approved in the council meeting of the municipality of Neu Wulmstorf. The 2026 budget shows a deficit of 2,239,300 euros, and a deficit of 434,900 euros is planned for 2027. In the draft, the deficit for 2026 was even 2,798,804 euros, which was reduced through subsequent adjustments.

A key focus was on staff planning: A civil servant position was created in advance to compensate for the expected vacancy of the head of the personnel department. In addition, a new training position for administrative assistants was established for the years 2026–2029. The personnel plan in the supplementary budget for 2027 will be reduced accordingly once the training position is approved.

Construction Projects and Investments: Advanced Projects

Another important topic was the advance of the construction of the new cemetery building. Originally planned for 2027, the project will now be realized in 2026, which is considered a positive step for the community’s infrastructure. In addition, additional consulting costs of 20,000 euros were approved to create external job descriptions.

Another financial element was a settlement amount of 619,800 euros, which was already transferred in 2025 from an urban development contract (southern part of Oheweg) and is now included in the 2026 budget.

Looking Back on the Annual Statement for 2018

The annual statement for 2018 was also discussed in the meeting. The regular section showed a surplus of 668,535.29 euros, and the extraordinary section a surplus of 93,358.65 euros. Both amounts were transferred to the respective surplus reserves.

The mayor was released from responsibility in accordance with § 129 Abs. 1 NKomVG. The audit of the annual statement was carried out by the Audit Office of Lüneburg District, and the audit took place between June and August 2025.

Future Visions: Swimming Pool and Social Data

Another focus was the feasibility study for a natural swimming pool. The application by the GRÜNE/LINKE group was acknowledged by the municipality, and the estimated costs for the feasibility study are between 30,000 and 35,000 euros. A petition for the swimming pool was also taken into account.

In addition, an application for the use of social data in the community as a cross-cutting task was approved. This shows that Neu Wulmstorf remains active in social policy as well.

Schools and Catering

The third amendment to the regulation on school lunch provision at elementary schools was approved unchanged, which means the existing structure will remain in place. In addition, the acceptance of donations from the school association for the elementary school An der Heide for the year 2025 was confirmed.

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Outlook: What’s Coming Next?

The decisions of February show that the municipality of Neu Wulmstorf pays attention to both financial stability and future-oriented projects. The construction of the new cemetery building will start soon, and the feasibility study for the natural swimming pool is a step towards sustainable leisure. In addition, the community remains engaged in education and social planning.

In March, the first concrete planning steps for the feasibility study of the natural swimming pool will likely be taken. In addition, the double budget for 2026/2027 will be implemented in the coming months – with investments and cost-saving measures in balance.

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Conclusion: Clarity and Foresight

February 2026 was a month of clear decisions and strategic planning. The community has prepared financially and personnel-wise for the coming years, is investing in infrastructure, and remains active in education and social policy. With the natural swimming pool and the new cemetery building, Neu Wulmstorf will remain an attractive place to live in the future – for young and old alike.