Kamp-Lintfort in March 2026: Budget, Bathing Facilities, and Staffing Plan in Focus

Budget, Bathing Facilities, and Staffing – March in the Core Report

What was important this month

• The 2026 budget plan is on the table: Revenues and expenditures are in balance, with a credit framework of 100 million euros.
• The indoor swimming pool remains stable in terms of visitor numbers despite a decline, while the outdoor pool is clearly less used.
• The 2026 staffing plan was approved: 15 additional positions, including 18.4 tariff-based and 1.5 civil service positions.
• The expansion of the industrial zone North – Kamperbruch has been approved, with ecological compensation to be completed by the end of 2027.
• The parliamentary group DIE LINKE submitted a motion for an additional waste bin, but no concrete decisions were made.
• The motion for a budget security concept has been postponed but will remain a topic in the April council meeting.

2026 Budget: Revenues, Expenditures, and Loans

The city of Kamp-Lintfort's 2026 budget was presented at the council meeting on March 24. With 152.8 million euros in revenues and 162.9 million euros in expenditures, the budget remains within legal limits. The city plans 5.07 million euros in commitment authorizations, and the credit framework to secure liquidity remains at 100 million euros.

Revenues are distributed as follows: 37.1% taxes, 37.6% grants and levies, 13.9% service charges, and 5.7% other revenues. On the expenditure side, 41.9% is for transfer expenditures, followed by 26.6% for personnel costs and 17.9% for goods and services.

The motion for a budget security concept, which includes measures for consolidation, has been postponed to the April council meeting but remains a central topic.

Bathing Operations: Drop in Visitors, but Stable Profit

The Swimming Pool Committee presented the 2025 interim report. The indoor pool recorded 60,483 visitors, while the outdoor pool was used significantly less (10,007 visitors) – a 35% decrease compared to 2024. One reason was the five-month closure of the adjustable-depth pool.

Despite the decline in visitors, the overall profit for 2025 remained positive at 188,059 euros, as the operating loss of 1.3 million euros was offset by a financial profit of 1.53 million euros. Insurance compensation played a key role in this.

Personnel costs remained below the plan, while repairs and vandalism damages increased other operational expenses. The total service revenue amounted to 370,266 euros, with Aqua-Fitness courses generating income above planned figures.

Staffing Plan 2026: Staff Growth and Young Talent

In March, the 2026 staffing plan was approved. A total of 520 positions are planned, representing a growth of 15 positions (+2.97%) compared to 2025. Of these, 55.8 civil service positions and 464.2 tariff-based positions are planned.

Particularly noteworthy is the increase of 18.4 tariff-based positions, driven by personnel needs in the administrative and service sectors. In the young talent segment, a total of 56 positions are planned, including 22 trainees in the care sector, 20 trainees in the TVöD sector, and 11 new employees. The current actual staffing level is at 39.31 positions.

The approval of the personnel committee and the officer for equal opportunities was given unanimously, enabling the staffing plan to be implemented smoothly.

Outlook: Budget Security, Bathing Development, and Staffing Planning Remain in Focus

April is expected to be marked in Kamp-Lintfort by the adoption of the budget security concept, the implementation of the land use plan amendment, and staffing planning. The city has also committed to implementing an ecological compensation measure by the end of 2027 for the expansion of the North industrial zone, which could spark new discussions on sustainability and urban development.

In the administration, the consolidation of the swimming pool operations remains a topic, particularly regarding personnel costs, energy demand, and visitor numbers.