Stadt Hamm in the news

The city of Hamm opened a new 820,000 Euro bicycle parking garage with 283 spaces, E-bike charging, and repair facilities, largely funded by state programs.

The city of Hamm presented its inner-city development plans, shaped by citizen input, outlining significant urban redesigns and traffic calming measures, with a city council decision and funding application planned for October.

The city of Hamm has established two new departments, civil engineering and urban green space, with new leaders appointed from within its own ranks.

The city of Hamm declines using high-tech solutions like bollards and barriers against parent taxis, opting for existing measures like drop-off zones due to high costs and perceived inefficiency.

Hamm's 'GenussFest' on Sunday, September 27th, features food, music, family events, free bus travel, and Sunday shopping across multiple city locations.

The city of Hamm is holding a final public dialogue for its "Innenstadt 2040" urban development plan, incorporating feedback from over 2,500 citizens.

Hamm's political parties have agreed on a 31.4 million euro, ten-year plan to revitalize the city center by making it car-free, enhancing public spaces, and improving traffic flow.

The city of Hamm is advancing its digitalization efforts, developing a new Smart City Strategy (2027-2032), and implementing AI tools for citizen services and administration.

Hamm is expanding its digital services with AI-powered tools for citizens and administration, and is developing a Smart City strategy for 2027-2032, as reflected in its improved digital rankings.

A large warehouse fire in Hamm-Mark on September 24, 2026, required extensive emergency services, leading to building demolition and a public smoke warning.

The city of Hamm held a commemorative ceremony to honor former Lord Mayor Sabine Zech on her 86th birthday, recognizing her significant contributions to the city's development and her enduring legacy.

The city of Hamm retracted the cancellation of the popular Ambrosiusmarkt at Oberwerries Castle, stating it was due to an internal communication error, and the market will proceed as planned.

A man suspected of illegally dumping 1.2 tons of waste in Deutzholz agreed to pay the 1100 Euro disposal costs to the city of Hamm, despite denying the act.

The final plan for the CreativRevier Heinrich Robert project in Hamm, covering 55 hectares, proposes a new district featuring housing, retail, business, and solar parks.

The 35th Stunikenmarkt in Hamm, Germany, opened with a blend of nostalgic and high-tech attractions, food stalls, and a search for a Christmas angel.

The city of Hamm issued 250 parking tickets for illegal parking at a trade fair and will not install bollards, opting for continued controls and suggesting parking attendants instead.

Stadt Hamm has removed the controversial 30 km/h speed limit on the Ostwennemarstraße canal bridge, standardizing it to 50 km/h, while maintaining a 30 km/h zone only directly in front of a local kindergarten.

The City of Hamm has re-published revised development plans for the CreativRevier Heinrich Robert project, aiming for legal enforcement by 2027, following adjustments due to various requirements and changing local conditions.

An 80-year-old ghost train is featured at a historical fair in Hamm as part of the city's 800-year celebration, alongside the modern Stunikenmarkt.

Stadt Hamm issued 250 parking tickets for illegal parking on a new bike path and will not install bollards, opting for continued controls and improved event parking management instead.