Stadt Herne in the news

Herne plans to hold all citizen referendums by postal vote, removing polling stations, citing major benefits but facing some criticism.

Herne is hosting a second Mobilitätssalon event to collaboratively plan safer, sustainable, and flexible mobility options by 2030.

City of Herne offices and certain cultural sites are closed on November 27 for a staff meeting, but emergency services remain open.

Stadt Herne hat weniger Straßenbäume gepflanzt als geplant, was das Grünprogramm gefährdet.

Herne's 'Bündnis für Arbeit' marks 10 years with record employment and increased apprenticeship opportunities amid economic challenges.

Herne's Green Party supports a new 800-place refugee center on Südstraße with state funding, aiming for a permanent, well-equipped facility opening by next summer.

Citizens in Herne engaged in a workshop to share ideas on aging well and staying active, with outcomes informing local policy recommendations.

The City of Herne held its 11th school network meeting focusing on traffic education and mobility training for sustainable development.

Road construction on Dorneburger Straße in Herne will cause temporary closures and access restrictions from November 11 to 19, 2025, with emergency access maintained.

Herne and Techniker Krankenkasse seek innovative health promotion microprojects with up to 5,000 euros funding each, focusing on mental health and health literacy, with applications open until February 2026.

Herne is evaluating the future of eight remaining ash football pitches, considering artificial turf conversion, alternative uses, and urban development, with stakeholder collaboration to support local clubs.

Herne's city council rejected a late citizens' initiative to preserve the Eickel indoor pool, allowing demolition and rebuilding plans to proceed.

Herne's new joint venture, Herner Seilbahngesellschaft, will operate Germany's first urban cable car integrated into public transport, branded as 'Blumenthal Airline', to improve mobility in the Blumenthal area.

The 2025 Inklusionskonferenz in Herne addresses advancing disability inclusion through talks, workshops, and networking among stakeholders.

Herne's Wanne-Mitte district is set to become greener and more climate-resilient through new urban planning measures.

Herne plans Germany's first public transport-integrated urban cable car, the 'Blumenthal Airline', connecting a new tech district with local transit by 2030.

Stadt Herne disputes with health insurers over millions in emergency service costs for non-transport cases, risking extra expenses and legal battles.

Courts rejected a complaint against Halloween decorations in Herne's Teutoburgia settlement, and the city implemented traffic restrictions to manage visitor congestion.

Herne launches a nationwide walking competition in November to encourage physical activity and improve well-being.

Herne's city IT systems, especially citizen services, were shut down due to an IT failure, with plans underway to resume normal operations.