Illegal garbage in the Triebischtal: Citizens raise the alarm!

Illegal garbage in the Triebischtal: Citizens raise the alarm!

Meißen, Deutschland - In January 2023, the Stammtisch Triebischtal carried out a survey in a left -wing district of Left Elbe to record the concerns, wishes and suggestions of improvement from the residents. Around 2500 questionnaires were distributed by volunteers, but only around 150 feedback came back. Mayor Markus Renner discussed the survey results with the regulars' representatives Wolfgang Dehmelt and Holger Metzig. The results were then presented on June 12th during the 23rd "Triebischtal Stammtisch" and agree with the content of the already performed citizens' talks.

The biggest problem that the survey participants asked was the lack of cleanliness on paths and roads, which made 30.2% of the answers. According to the citizens, there is a need for action primarily because of illegally parked bulb, dog droppings and stolen shopping carts. In addition, 21% complained about threats and disturbances, while 13% of unclear rules of living together complained. The behavior of addicts was perceived as problematic by 14.6% of the respondents, and 12.3% expressed the desire for more cultural offers.

suggestions for improvement for a clean future

A total of 89 suggestions for improvement were submitted. This includes the attachment of rules for the community park, the creation of more youth offers in the Kaff children's and youth center as well as a stronger inclusion of the population when keeping the district clean. Wolfgang Dehmelt emphasized that the survey results will serve to derive concrete measures for the city administration. Another advisory meeting with the regulars' representatives, mayor Renner and the city administration is already planned for August 22nd.

demands for more citizen participation are not new and are not only shown in the Triebischtal. The discussions about major projects in urban development and infrastructure projects are increasing, which is often associated with criticism of the planning processes. Many citizens want a more active participation in decisions that affect their daily life. According to an investigation of Difu , the legitimation of municipal projects is increasingly under pressure, which requires rethinking in the cooperation between local politics, administration and civil society.

The next steps have already been determined: In September, all suggestions and measures are to be presented to the public. The hope of the inhabitants is great that the quality of life in the Triebischtal can significantly improve through increased citizen participation and concrete measures.