EUREGIO counselling for cross-border commuters

Monday, 2 December, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Europa-Haus Bocholt

Interested citizens will receive answers to individual questions about cross-border living and working at the EUREGIO Advice Day in Bocholt on Monday, 2 December. The event in the Europa-Haus Bocholt (Adenauerallee 59) starts at 10 am and ends at around 2 pm. Registration is not required. The EUREGIO Border Info Point (GIP) is free of charge.

Bocholt native becomes new Ewibo Managing Director

Lilian Spogahn starts in February // Most recently employed by the district of Wesel

The Bocholt development and operating company (Ewibo) is getting a new managing director: Lilian Spogahn from Bocholt will take over the management. On Thursday, the 40-year-old social education graduate introduced herself to the Supervisory Board of the municipal subsidiary. Spogahn, who currently works as an equal opportunities officer for the district of Wesel, will begin her new role in February.

City of Bocholt warns of fraudulent e-mails

Fake e-mails are apparently currently circulating which claim to have been sent on behalf of the city of Bocholt. These emails do not originate from the city administration, but are used for fraudulent purposes.

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.