Neuss in Focus: Monthly Review February 2026

Citizen Participation and Climate Protection in Focus

What was important this month

• Citizen Participation: The Committee for Suggestions, Complaints, and Citizen Involvement processed several petitions, including the introduction of a resident parking zone and the installation of a charging station on Liebigstraße.
• Climate Protection: The Environmental Committee approved the 2026 budget for Neuss Green Spaces and introduced a digital tool for the climate protection strategy.
• Budget Security: The draft budget for 2026 was unanimously adopted, including a breakdown of mandatory and voluntary services.
• Sports Promotion: The Sports Committee allocated 43,500 € in funding to local clubs and decided to convert a clay tennis court into an artificial turf field.
• Social Projects: The Committee for Social Affairs and Inclusion discussed applications regarding the housing protection ordinance and the use of vacant buildings.
• Infrastructure: The Mobility and Infrastructure Committee approved several construction projects, including barrier-free bus stops and road construction.

Budget Security and Financial Planning

February 2026 was marked by intense budget discussions. In the Committee for Environment, Green Spaces, and Climate Protection, the 2026 budget draft was unanimously approved. A CDU proposal led to the decision to break down future budget estimates into mandatory and voluntary services – a clarity that will be helpful for citizens in terms of transparent budget planning.

In addition, a surplus of 26,227.80 € from 2024 was carried over to the new budget. The depreciation of solar panel installations was listed at 214,363 € per year, showing that Neuss is making sustainable investments for the future.

Climate Protection and Environmental Development

In the Environmental and Green Spaces Committee, central topics such as the Gillbach were discussed, which was classified as water-threatening due to elevated phosphorus levels. The administration promised to report on the current situation at the next meeting – a clear response to citizens' concerns.

Another important project is the digital tool for the integrated climate protection concept (IKK), which will be accompanied by one-time costs of 5,000 € and annual costs of 9,995 €. This is a step toward smarter climate protection planning that will support the city's sustainability in the future.

Sports and Leisure

The Sports Committee approved funding of 43,500 € for outstanding sports events in 2026. Particularly notable is the support for the Neuss Summer Night Run with 12,500 € and the Special Olympics State Table Tennis Tournament with 10,000 €. This shows how important the Sports Committee is in strengthening the city's sports infrastructure and the commitment of local clubs.

Furthermore, it was decided to convert the clay tennis court at Bezirkssportanlage Grimlinghausen into an artificial turf field – a project costing 250,000 € and passed with three opposing votes from Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and one from AfD.

Social Integration and Housing

In the Committee for Social Affairs and Inclusion, topics such as housing protection, social care, and accommodation projects were central. A proposal from the SPD faction to evaluate senior citizen social activities was discussed, and the administration was tasked with identifying vacant residential buildings and examining legal measures against long-term vacancies.

Another current project is the conversion of a property into an emergency shelter for women, which would incur additional safety and cleaning costs of 130,000 €. Again, it is evident how closely the city of Neuss is tied to social challenges and how important it is to find solutions for the homeless and vulnerable groups.

Cross-Topic: Citizen Participation and Digital Transformation

A cross-cutting theme in February was citizen participation. Petitions such as the introduction of an OParl interface show that citizens want to be actively involved in political processes. At the same time, Neuss is also advancing in digital transformation – from the climate protection tool to digital budget planning.

In addition, several infrastructure projects such as the renovation of the Werresweg bus stop and the Bahnhofstraße pedestrian crossing were approved, which will improve mobility and accessibility in the city.

Conclusion and Outlook

February 2026 was a month of clear decisions in the areas of budget, climate protection, sports, and social affairs in Neuss. The city is demonstrating that it is investing in both infrastructure and social projects. In March, we can look forward to the information event on the feasibility study for large commercial real estate and the further development of Josefstraße. In addition, the 2026 budget plan will be submitted to the Council, which will bring further discussions and decisions.