Turnaround in Peine: New city planning officer and important decisions are pending!

Turnaround in Peine: New city planning officer and important decisions are pending!

A lot is currently happening in the city of Peine: Hans-Jürgen Tarrey, the first city councilor and city planning officer, will retire on February 28, 2026. This prompted the city administration to take care of the successor in good time, as the position of city planning officer was already advertised in April 2025. Five applications were received, including one from a woman and four from men. The selection committee, consisting of Mayor Klaus Saemann, Hans-Jürgen Tarrey and Banafsheh Nourkhiz, the Commissioner for Equality, Family and Integration, has now selected the applicant Florian Hahn as the most suitable. He is scheduled to take over management of the city construction department in March 2026. The position of First City Councilor is also not publicly advertised; Here Christian Axmann, who is currently a city councilor in Department I, is favored for another eight-year term. This is reported by the regional media RegionalToday.

But what has shaped the city of Peine in recent years? The change from a steel city to a modern business location has brought a lot of movement to development. Over the last five decades, Peine has developed dynamically; it can be described as a kaleidoscope of changing images. First City Councilor Hans-Jürgen Tarrey emphasizes that successful urban development is always the result of the work of many committed people. Under his leadership, numerous projects have been undertaken, affecting both the core city and urban areas, to create housing and improve leisure and recreational facilities, all while keeping an eye on social infrastructure.

Municipal funding programs and their influence

A decisive factor in urban development are the various funding programs that Peine has taken advantage of. These range from continuous urban development funding to specific projects that are tailored to the needs of the city. The federal government's urban development funding, which has been aimed at sustainable urban development for over 50 years, supports numerous projects. For 2024, a total of 790 million euros are available in the federal budget for urban development funding. The goals are clear: strengthening inner cities, creating socially disadvantaged neighborhoods and developing sustainable urban structures. Peine is therefore well advised to rely on this financial support in order to continue to implement successful projects and increase the quality of life for citizens BMWSB emphasized.

In the past, the city was able to implement various infrastructural projects through subsidies, particularly in housing construction and the renovation of municipal facilities. Particularly worth mentioning is the creation of new residential offerings on former commercial areas, such as the Heine Malthouse. The redesign of the market square and the development of the pedestrian zone, which was realized in several construction phases between 1971 and 1996, are also among the significant successes of the last few decades.

Future outlook for Peine

Despite the successes, there are challenges that need to be addressed. The loss of living space and the decline in the number of residents in the core city are issues that the city administration would like to actively address. Current projects to create new living space and care offerings are also on the agenda in order to secure Peine as a livable location and increase the attractiveness of the city center. The urban development teams led by Tarrey and possibly Hahn in the future will have an exciting and busy decade ahead.

In summary, it can be said that Peine is on a promising path. The upcoming personnel decisions and the ongoing efforts to develop the city show that change is not standing still here. With a constant flow of ideas and projects, the city remains under the watchful eyes of the population at both the municipal and state levels.