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290 million euros for the Rhein-Erft district: big plans for 2026!
In 2026, the Rhein-Erft district will receive almost 290 million euros from NRW municipal funding to improve daycare centers, schools and roads.
290 million euros for the Rhein-Erft district: big plans for 2026!
In 2026, the Rhein-Erft district will have a considerable sum of almost 290 million euros available from NRW municipal financing. This support will help municipalities finance essential tasks. The district administration in particular benefits and receives the largest share of the funds provided, with almost 89 million euros. The need for this is undisputed, because the money should not only be used for the basic infrastructure, but also to secure educational and social offerings in the region. Radio Erft reports that the municipalities want to invest in, among other things, the operation of daycare centers, the modernization of schools and the renovation of roads.
Bergheim leads the list of cities in the Rhein-Erft district with an impressive share of over 47 million euros. Kerpen and Wesseling follow in second and third place. In contrast, Hürth, Frechen and Pulheim receive less, with Pulheim bringing up the rear with just under seven million euros. These different allocations are based on a calculation model that takes into account the population, tax capacity and social challenges of the respective municipality.
Use of funds
The need for these financial subsidies is underlined by the large number of public tasks that the Rhein-Erft district fulfills for its citizens. The district administration acts not only as a household economy, but is also involved in entrepreneurial activities. This means that the district has to manage both economic and non-economic tasks, which is documented by the annually updated participation report that residents receive for inspection.
The CDU and Green members of the state parliament from the region are particularly pleased with the additional funds. This support confirms that decision-makers consider financial support to be important in order to secure and further improve the quality of life of citizens in the Rhein-Erft district. It is expected that these funds will not only fill short-term gaps, but will also be invested in the sustainable development of the region.
Transparent budget management
In the interests of transparent budget management, the funds that come from various revenues such as property and trade taxes as well as income tax revenue are managed precisely. The district's various organizational forms, including the cost accounting facilities, are designed to work efficiently to provide citizens with high-quality basic services while ensuring the economic stability of the district.
The total allocation of funds in numbers is as follows:
| City | Amount (in euros) |
|---|---|
| Bedburg | 13,828,913.25 |
| Bergheim | 47,149,470.10 |
| Brühl | 17,330,792.34 |
| Elsdorf | 15,493,307.36 |
| Erftstadt | 14,459,044.71 |
| Sassy | 6,906,543.82 |
| Hurth | 9,640,395.31 |
| Kerpen | 44,633,228.29 |
| Pulheim | 6,682,550.07 |
| Wesseling | 24,986,343.32 |
| District administration | 88,754,817.83 |
So the region has a lot ahead of it and one can only hope that the funds are used wisely. The Rhein-Erft district remains an exciting topic and the next steps are eagerly awaited. Further details on the distribution and use of funds can be found on the Rhein-Erft-Kreis website, where further information on budget management is also provided.