Kronshagen in February 2026: Focus on Seniors, School Construction, and Climate Protection

Seniors in the Spotlight

February in Kronshagen was marked by decisions directly impacting the lives of seniors. The Senior Advisory Board met with a clear focus on future structures and activities. A particular emphasis was placed on preparing for the advisory board elections in autumn 2026. The constituent meeting is scheduled for October 7. In addition, it was decided to reintroduce Christmas gifts for residents of senior care homes.

Senior services also remained a focus in politics: The Committee for Social Affairs, Culture, and Sports approved funding for film café events organized by the Senior Advisory Board. These events will take place in March, April, October, and November, each in the Bürgerhaus Kronshagen. Furthermore, the decision to allow postal voting for the re-election of the Senior Advisory Board was made, with an application deadline of July 17.

School Construction: New Grammar School Approved

Another milestone was achieved in February in the field of education: The Committee for Schools, Children and Youth, as well as Construction and Economy, unanimously decided to continue pursuing the construction of the grammar school in the four-track variant. The new school will be realized under the TU/TÜ model, requiring total investment costs of 41.75 million euros.

Financing will be secured through loans with a term of 30 years and an interest rate of 3.5%. The TU/TÜ model will result in savings of around 3 million euros, which also reduces the repayment burden. Project management will be handled by a consortium, with Drees & Sommer acting as advisor. In March 2026, the Committee will decide on the next steps, with participation events planned.

Climate Protection and the Environment: Measures in the Domänental

Concrete impulses were also made in environmental and climate protection policy. The Committee for the Environment, Climate Protection, and Transport decided on measures for the maintenance of the water body in the Domänental. Regular water quality checks, bank maintenance, and emergency aeration measures are planned to stabilize the oxygen levels. In addition, a revised version of the Special Use and Special Use Fee Regulation was approved, allowing politically favored use (e.g., political events) to be free of charge up to four times a year.

These decisions reflect the community's will to actively address environmental issues while at the same time creating citizen-friendly regulations that provide transparency and legal clarity.

What Was Important This Month

• The Senior Advisory Board is planning the re-election and has decided to reintroduce Christmas gifts for residents of senior care homes.
• The construction of a new grammar school in Kronshagen has been approved – with savings achieved through the TU/TÜ model.
• Film café events for seniors in the Bürgerhaus receive funding.
• Measures for water body maintenance in the Domänental are being implemented.
• The Special Use Fee Regulation is being reformed to benefit political events.
• Paving work in Kathweg Street will begin after the frost period.

Development and Financing: Balancing Investment and Future Security

A central trend of February is the balance between investing in the future and securing the financial stability of the municipality. The new grammar school is a good example here: Although the investment amount is high, the chosen financing models and tender procedures allow for long-term cost savings. At the same time, citizen-friendly offers such as film cafés and senior services are being strengthened, showing that even with a tight budget, social and cultural aspects are not neglected.

Final Verdict with Outlook

February 2026 in Kronshagen was marked by clear decisions for the future. From senior services through school construction to climate protection measures – the municipality has laid important foundations. March will focus on the next steps, particularly in the project planning for the grammar school and the preparation of the Senior Advisory Board election. Residents can rely on transparent and citizen-friendly politics – and on a community that stands up for all generations.