The Seniors' Advisory Council

The Seniors' Advisory Council

• is a non-partisan and religiously unaffiliated interest group.
• consists of persons who have experience in voluntary work with senior citizens
• is elected in the form of delegates. All clubs, associations and groups active in local work with senior citizens in Bocholt nominate people for the delegates' assembly. The assembly then elects the members of the seniors' advisory council from among its members.
• is elected for 6 years, the election period is linked to the election period of the city council.

Working groups: Our topics

The members of the Seniors' Advisory Council regularly discuss topics that are important for seniors in Bocholt in working groups. Here you will find an overview of the working groups in which we are active:

The Seniors' Advisory Council has the task,

• to represent the interests of older people in Bocholt vis-à-vis the council and the administration as well as the general public
• to develop ideas that contribute to improving the quality of life of older people
• to submit proposals to the council and administration of the city of Bocholt on all matters concerning senior citizens.
• to work cooperatively and contribute to the good cooperation of all public and private institutions active in the field of elderly care.

Information from the Seniors' Advisory Council

2024

• New drinking water fountain in Bocholt city centre (04.2024)
• Seniors' advisory council wants to become younger (04.2024)
• Become a neighbourhood helper (01.2024)

2018 - 2023

• Large senior citizens' fair in Bocholt city centre (09.2023)
• Seniors' Advisory Council says goodbye to Nina Kremer (08.2023)
• Seniors' Advisory Council donates apple tree (05.2022)
• Seniors' advisory council visits new funeral parlour (05.2022)
• Dr Adam becomes a board member of the state senior citizens' association (04.2022)
• New Bocholt Seniors' Advisory Council (05.2018)