Stadt Leverkusen in the news

Leverkusen has inaugurated a new multi-purpose sports hall, designed for elite sports training and competition, despite significant cost overruns and delays.

The city of Leverkusen announced primary school registration for the 2027/2028 school year from November 2nd to 6th, requiring appointments and specific documents for eligible children.

The city of Leverkusen is struggling to find investors for the vacant, listed agricultural school, prompting the CDU to push for action.

Leverkusen's hopes of hosting Olympic events as part of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr bid ended after Munich was chosen as Germany's candidate city, though officials remain supportive of a German Olympic bid.

Leverkusen hopes to co-host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with local support, as Germany's bid is decided by the DOSB.

An inter-municipal network conducted raids on businesses, uncovering a range of violations from hygiene issues to potential human trafficking and illegal residency.

Leverkusen and neighboring cities are collaborating through the "GeKo Rhein-Wupper" initiative to combat social fraud and organized crime, leading to successful inspections and investigations.

Sascha Inderwisch was appointed as Leverkusen's new Treasurer for eight years, aiming to tackle the city's difficult financial situation and ensure stability.

Sascha Inderwisch, former head of finance, has been appointed as Leverkusen's new Head of Finance for an eight-year term, completing the city's Executive Board amidst challenging financial conditions.

Leverkusen, Cologne, and Bonn are collaborating on strategies to manage low water levels in the Rhine River to ensure stable transport chains and economic security.

SPD Leverkusen plans to convert a closed Manfort daycare into a multifunctional neighborhood center, citing current demand and a need for community spaces.

Leverkusen property owners must cut back hedges and bushes by September 30, 2026, observing specific deadlines and clearance rules to avoid fines and ensure public safety.

Leverkusen's SPD is renewing efforts to oust urban development head Andrea Deppe due to financial losses from miscalculated ambulance service fees, facing an uphill battle to secure the necessary council majority.

Leverkusen is investing eight million euros to renovate a refugee shelter, aiming to keep costs within budget despite significant existing structural issues.

The "Democracy in View" series in Leverkusen offers citizens various free events from September to November, fostering civic engagement and addressing social issues through discussions, workshops, and readings.

A citizen's petition in Leverkusen suggests creating a donation account and promoting volunteer work to help the financially struggling city combat heatwaves and extreme weather.

The city of Leverkusen is rescheduling its "Health Day" and "Inclusion Day" events to raise awareness about health, prevention, and inclusion through interactive activities and information booths.

A citizens' petition in Leverkusen calls for a ban on burkinis in public swimming pools, but the city administration advises against it, citing legal and equality concerns.

The city of Leverkusen is launching an intensified week-long campaign against illegal parking on sidewalks and bike paths to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.

Leverkusen has improved its digital development ranking due to advancements in mobility and IT, including new data platforms and AI testing, though administrative digitalization still requires further progress.