Art for the citizens: Tötterbank and suggestions in Remscheid!

Art for the citizens: Tötterbank and suggestions in Remscheid!

Something exciting is happening again in Remscheid! The Alt Remscheid district council will meet for its next meeting on July 1st. On the agenda - the proposal from the SPD, the Greens and the FDP to set up a used bank and a mailbox at Alleestrasse 49. As waterboelles.de reports, this proposal was made during the district mayor's consultation hour, Berg Mähler, by Claudia Fey, one Representative of the artist group 'artfabrik', initiated. The aim is to give the bench an attractive design, which will then function as a “killer’s bench”.

Speaking of the Tötterbank: This should not only invite you to linger, but also offer space for suggestions and ideas from the population. The associated mailbox is intended to enable citizens to submit their wishes and suggestions directly. In order to clarify details of the design as well as responsibilities and financial needs, further discussions are necessary between the district mayor, various institutions and the artist group.

The role of the district representatives

What is behind the district representation? According to remscheid.de, all independent cities in North Rhine-Westphalia are obliged to divide their urban areas into districts and form district representatives. These are important for many issues in the districts. The members are elected in local elections, which take place at the same time as the election of the city council and the mayor. Each term lasts five years.

The district councils are responsible for numerous issues that do not extend beyond the district, including the maintenance and equipment of public facilities such as schools and cultural matters. Although their decision-making power is limited, ideas and suggestions from the district representatives are of great importance for local development.

The citizen at the center

The planned mailbox will also bring a breath of fresh air to the district. According to supporters, this could represent an important link between citizens and decision-makers. So anyone who has ideas for getting hands-on with urban development has found a practical approach with the Tötterbank and the mailbox.

Decision-makers agree that citizens' concerns should not only be heard, but also implemented. The exchange is to be further intensified at the district council meeting on July 1st. Only then will it become clear how far the project really goes and what creative solutions emerge from the collaboration between the artist group and the city administration.

A look at how the district councils function shows that their members are not only a voice for citizens, but also have the opportunity to decide on local issues - the ideal prerequisite for a lively and active city life.