Weed chaos and technical breakdowns: problems are piling up in Bad Pyrmont!

Weed chaos and technical breakdowns: problems are piling up in Bad Pyrmont!

In Bad Pyrmont there are currently some attentive voices pointing out grievances in the city. 90-year-old Katharina Müller turned to the city to draw attention to the meter-high weeds in front of her house on Bäckerstrasse. After a tree was removed, the situation has become untenable for her and her husband, both of whom are no longer able to do it themselves. “The city should regulate that, after all it is urban land!” says Müller. However, there are also positive things to report: She praises the colorful plants on Brunnenstrasse, which offer a beautiful appearance. Unfortunately, a request from the city about the weed problem has so far remained unanswered, as Dewezet reports.

Another concern came from Herbert Jansen, who reported technical problems at the entrance to the spa park. The QR codes required for entry do not work properly, so Jansen had to assist day guests with his Pyrmont Card. Here, too, there is still no response from the state pool to the inquiry about the problem.

Climate adaptation in Bad Pyrmont

In parallel to these everyday problems, the city of Bad Pyrmont is working on a sustainable climate adaptation concept that should inspire its citizens. The slogan “Bad Pyrmont should become greener, bluer, brighter and shadier” sounds promising. The focus includes, among other things, heat prevention, protection against heavy rain and flooding, and dealing with drought. Previous rain events have already damaged infrastructure, highlighting the urgency of such measures. The plan also includes greening courtyards and facades and planting trees to promote green infrastructure. City of Bad Pyrmont also provided information about the further steps, which include public participation processes to involve the population.

The kick-off event for the climate adaptation concept is planned for October 9, 2023, followed by a workshop to discuss goals and guidelines in January 2024. The focus is on comprehensive implementation of the planned measures by the end of 2024.

Occasional complaints and inquiries

In the meantime, there are further inquiries and complaints that are keeping the city administration busy. Inga Haase inquires about the completion of the renovation of the Einsiedlerbach indoor swimming pool, which is targeted for autumn 2025. Gabriele Metzger complained about noise and parking cars during an event at the Märchengrund playground, while the city of Hameln says this is permissible in the residential area, even if it disturbs residents. Thomas Ingenpaß also points out the rapid driving on Pyrmonter Straße, which he has observed since 1972, and the police have not yet responded to a query about this. Hans-Henning Becker also expresses dissatisfaction with the drastic increase in his property tax from 283 euros to 2,541 euros and Yvonne Fischer asks about a direct bus connection between Aerzen and Emmerthal, which unfortunately does not exist.

When you look at the numerous concerns and initiatives in Bad Pyrmont, it is clear: citizens are active and committed, and there is still a lot to do to meet their needs. It remains to be seen how the city administration will respond to all these questions and what progress can be made in climate adaptation measures to make Bad Pyrmont a bit more livable.