Maik van Drünen with ESB for 25 years

Maik van Drünen is celebrating his 25th anniversary with the city of Bocholt these days. He works in waste disposal at the waste disposal and service company of the city of Bocholt (ESB).

Symbolic customs barrier in Suderwick dismantled for safety reasons for the time being

The symbolic customs barrier in the centre of the Bocholt district of Suderwick, reminiscent of the times of controlled border traffic between Germany and the Netherlands, has been dismantled for security reasons.

Young doctors visit Bocholt: Trainee doctors explore the city

Background: securing the next generation of doctors in the region // Cooperation between the town, doctors' network and Borken district

Since the beginning of September, a total of twelve medical students have been visiting the Borken district to complete a four-week clinical traineeship as part of their studies. Eight of them are taking part in the Westmünsterland Clinical Centre's summer camp and deepening their clinical skills at St. Agnes Hospital in Bocholt, while four others are gaining insights into working as GPs in general medical...

"Mayor on site": Kerkhoff invites you to an open dialogue

Tuesday, 17 September, from 17:30 at the Quartierstreff Innenstadt

"Mayor on site", this is the motto under which Bocholt's mayor Thomas Kerkhoff invites citizens to an open dialogue in an informal atmosphere. Current topics that concern people in the neighbourhood can be discussed there. The next event will take place on Tuesday, 17 September, from 5:30 p.m. at the Quartierstreff in the city centre (Wesemannstraße 19). It is aimed in particular at citizens who live or work in...

Blue-green algae: Swimming ban in the Aasee

City closes bathing bay due to potential health risks // Keep pets away from the water

Bathing and swimming in Bocholter Aasee is prohibited with immediate effect. This is due to bacteria caused by blue-green algae. They can cause health hazards for humans and animals. The swimming ban applies until further notice. All contact with the water should be avoided.

City flies its flag at half-mast

Sunday, 1 September, in memory of the Solingen victims

The flags on public buildings in Bocholt will fly at half-mast next Sunday, 1 September 2024. This is a sign in memory of the victims of the violence in Solingen. Several people were killed and injured at a town festival there a few days ago.

Jürgen Mecking celebrates his service anniversary

40 years with the city of Bocholt

Jürgen Mecking is now celebrating his 40th anniversary with the Bocholt city council.

Sabine Kürten 25 years with the city of Bocholt

Head of the Social Welfare division celebrates her service anniversary

Kürten began her career with the city of Bocholt after graduating from high school and has worked in the Social Services department since 2002. She has been Head of Administration, Management Support and Maintenance since 2018 and has been Deputy Head of the Social Services Department since March 2023. Sabine Kürten is known for her impeccable organisation, reliability and professional expertise and is a valued...

Swimming and water sports possible in the Aasee

Green flag: Swimming and water sports (sailing, surfing, pedal boats, stand-up paddling, etc.) can currently (as of Tuesday, 20 August 2024) continue to be practised in Aasee Bocholt without hesitation. The latest water sample results are available. According to these, the algae concentration (microcystin values) does not reach a critical level, and the necessary visibility depth, which is checked daily and is...

Jörg Quell 40 years with the city of Bocholt

Long-standing employee of the Social Services department celebrates anniversary

Jörg Quell, a long-standing employee in the social services department, celebrates his 40th anniversary with the city of Bocholt on 1 August. He started his career in 1984 as a trainee administrative assistant, then moved to the residents' registration office and was later employed in the former press and advertising office before moving to the social welfare office in 1995. Here he is responsible for benefits...