Stadt Oberhausen in the news

Oberhausen is checking households to ensure dog tax compliance.

The city council of Oberhausen approved the creation of a new comprehensive school in Lirich, set to open in 2027 with four fifth-grade classes.

The Oberhausen City Council approved plans for extending tram line 105, allowing for further development with STOAG, Essen, and Ruhrbahn, leading to a formal approval process.

Oberhausen mandates spaying/neutering for all free-roaming cats with fines up to 1000 Euros for non-compliance starting April 1, 2027.

Oberbürgermeister Thorsten Berg is hosting a panel discussion at Oberhausen City Hall with Jörg Schönenborn and Prof. Dr. Martin K.W. Schweer to discuss trust in media and the impact of changing media consumption.

Oberhausen is investing in a new 300,000 euro mobile speed camera and two additional staff to manage increased fines, particularly from monitoring sensitive areas like schools.

Oberhausen's 2027 budget shows a significant deficit, with officials urging federal and state governments for structural financial solutions and immediate aid to address rising costs and maintain essential investments.

The city of Oberhausen opened a "Garden of Remembrance" at Nordfriedhof to offer contemporary and diverse burial options within a peaceful, park-like setting.

Oberhausen City Council approved a new comprehensive school to open in 2027/28, starting with four fifth-grade classes at the former Hauptschule Lirich building.

Oberhausen must present a new savings plan by December to address its debt issues.

The city of Oberhausen plans to double its Mobile Rescuer team to 500 to provide faster assistance in medical emergencies.

Seniors in Oberhausen discussed transportation issues like high fares, blocked bus stops, and speeding cars in citizen consultations led by the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board.

Oberhausen is planning an expensive extension of tram line 105, but the SPD sees potential for cost savings.

Munich was selected as Germany's bid city for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games, narrowly beating the KölnRheinRuhr region, which had included Oberhausen as a proposed venue.

The city of Oberhausen faces a challenge in rat control due to legal restrictions preventing pest extermination on private property.

A new park is planned in Alt-Oberhausen, and residents are invited to an event on September 26th to contribute ideas for its development.

Oberhausen is conducting a dog census to identify owners who haven't paid dog tax and recover lost revenue.

Oberbürgermeister Thorsten Berg led a 10 km public hike to engage directly with citizens on local issues and plans to continue these community walks.

The city of Oberhausen is presenting plans for the new Marktstraße, incorporating public and business feedback, with construction starting in late 2026.

Oberhausen honored four local organizations with the Heimatpreis for their outstanding volunteer work in social, cultural, and community development.