Future of the Ehrenburger Bank branch: Citizens should help shape!

Future of the Ehrenburger Bank branch: Citizens should help shape!

Ehrenburg, Deutschland - A remarkable step in the municipality of Ehrenburg: The former Volksbank branch was acquired by the community. Mayor Hans-Jürgen Schumacher enthusiastically announced that in the future this property should not only be orphaned as a vacancy, but in close cooperation with the citizens of a new use. Successful discussions with Volksbank Vechta led to the closure of the ATM, which is particularly concerned about older fellow citizens, since there are no regular connections to other bank branches. The mayors said that the plans for the redesign of the branch are being developed together with the population to find an attractive solution. It is thought of common rooms, with a first idea being hinted at: the home club could accommodate its archive there. The urgency of this decision is given, because the lack of banking services causes resentment in the community. The topic is all the more explosive, since access to financial services is becoming increasingly difficult in Ehrenburg, as in a report by Kreiszeitung

anniversary celebration for the 50th birthday of the community

Another highlight is just around the corner: The municipality of Ehrenburg celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025! On October 4, 2023, there was already a first meeting in the Heinz Wohlers restaurant, in which ideas for designing the anniversary celebration were collected. The municipal council and the local association invite you to actively participate in the celebrations. Interested citizens are invited to bring in their proposals or to send a representation to ensure that the celebration will be a complete success, as on the website of community Ehrenburg

With members of the local council, committed citizens and the home club, it is considered how this special occasion can be honored and the community is strengthened at the same time. The upcoming projects clearly show that the joy of the local community and the cohesion in Ehrenburg know no limits. The challenges in the municipality with regard to the financial future and the infrastructure are clear, but the active participation of the citizens takes a hopeful look at the coming years.