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19. June 2026

City Hall19. June 2026

The town of Bocholt is sending out new property tax assessment notices

Retroactive effect from 1 January 2026 // The city's total tax revenue remains unchanged, whilst the burden is shifted

The town of Bocholt will shortly be sending out the new property tax assessment notices for the 2026 tax year to property owners in Bocholt. This follows a resolution by the town council to set the assessment rates for property tax B at a uniform 748 per cent, with effect from 1 January 2026. In doing so, the town is revising the previous differentiated model in order to avert potential legal risks.

11. June 2026

City Hall11. June 2026

City Council approves revised budget for town hall refurbishment

Covering significant risks has resulted in a new financial framework of €114.1 million

The City Council has approved the updated cost and risk assessment for the refurbishment of the town hall on Berliner Platz. It was decided to provide financial coverage for the significant project risks, bringing the new total budget to 114.1 million euros. This targeted provision is intended to safeguard the ongoing construction process and prevent delays caused by subsequent budget adjustments.

20. May 2026

City Hall20. May 2026

City of Bocholt takes legal action after alleged misappropriation of theatre seating

Criminal charges filed with the public prosecutor's office in Hildesheim

A possible case of embezzlement to the detriment of the city of Bocholt has arisen in the course of ongoing renovation work on the city's listed theatre building. Criminal charges have been filed with the responsible public prosecutor's office in Hildesheim against the managing director of an upholstery company from the Hanover area. The city council of Bocholt was informed about the case at the city council...

07. May 2026

City Hall07. May 2026

Berliner Platz: Further car parks to be opened

Geothermal work is progressing // Town hall construction site at Berliner Platz

Due to the progress of the geothermal energy works at Berliner Platz in Bocholt, further car parks can be opened to motorists this week.

30. April 2026

City Hall30. April 2026

Hermann Barking receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ceremonial award ceremony in the hall of the historic town hall - THW veteran is honoured

Bocholt - Hermann Barking has been awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his decades of voluntary work for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief. District Director Dr Ansgar Hörster presented the award on behalf of the Federal President during a ceremony in the historic town hall. Numerous guests and companions paid tribute to the honouree's tireless commitment to...

24. April 2026

City Hall24. April 2026

City administration applies for additional commitment authorisation for town hall renovation

Adjustment of the financial framework by 8.5 million euros // Submission of the documents to the city councillors // Target of 100 million euros to be maintained

The city administration of Bocholt is applying for a so-called over-scheduled commitment appropriation totalling 8.5 million euros for the renovation of the town hall and cultural centre on Berliner Platz. The two corresponding documents were sent to the members of the city council today, Friday 24 April 2026, via the council information system.

20. February 2026

City Hall20. February 2026

Full closure of Berliner Platz on Tuesday due to further crane installation

Crane work on 24 February // Parking not possible in the entire area // Wide-ranging securing of the danger zone

The city of Bocholt would like to point out that Berliner Platz will be temporarily unusable for the duration of the upcoming crane work. In order to allow the work to proceed smoothly, parking is prohibited on the entire square. The extensive cordoning off of the danger zone around the crane site serves to protect all passers-by. The city of Bocholt asks all affected citizens and visitors to the city to be...

04. February 2026

City Hall04. February 2026

Changed traffic routing and closure of further car parks on Berliner Platz

Access to Berliner Platz temporarily only possible via the entrance at the arcades // Interruption of measures for the Rose Monday parade

The progress of the geothermal drilling work for the town hall refurbishment requires the closure of further car parks on Berliner Platz. Access to the square is also only possible via the entrance at the shopping arcades from probably Friday 6 February, but from Monday 9 February at the latest. The closure will be temporarily lifted for the line-up of the Rose Monday parade.

13. January 2026

City Hall13. January 2026

Crane erection at the theatre: Berliner Platz fully closed on 15 January

Delivery and assembly of the crane for the rear platform

On Thursday, 15 January 2026, Berliner Platz will be completely closed to traffic and the public for the entire day. The reason for this is the erection of a construction crane for work on the backstage of the municipal theatre. The necessary crane components will be delivered on this day by several heavy goods vehicles.

18. December 2025

City Hall18. December 2025

City council adopts procedure for property tax for 2026

Current tax rates continue to apply // Courts are still reviewing the legal situation // City wants to develop a legally secure solution by June // No direct appeals necessary

At its meeting on 17 December 2025, the municipal council decided to initially retain the current tax rates for property tax at the turn of the year, but to review them again by mid-2026. The reason for this approach is ongoing court proceedings to clarify whether different tax rates for residential and commercial properties are permissible. The city would like to wait until the legal situation has been clearly...

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