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5 November 2026 Survey on disaster and civil protection: District calls for participation

05.11.2026

In disaster and civil protection, what counts in an emergency is who is actually available. To gain a realistic picture, the State of Hesse is conducting an online survey. The district is calling on emergency services personnel to take part.

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3 November 2026 Women’s Café: Sharing experiences in difficult life situations

03.11.2026

There are women for whom their own home is no longer a safe place. To offer those affected a safe space where they can share their experiences, a women’s café has been set up – both as a place for discussion and as a safe haven. The first one will take place on 6 November.

3 November 2026 New qualified childminders

03.11.2026

At a formal ceremony, First Deputy District Administrator Karl-Friedrich Frese presented the new childminders with their certificates following the completion of an intensive training programme. The next course begins in March 2027.

31 October 2026 Online lectures on right-wing and left-wing extremism

31.10.2026

The DEXT centres in North Hesse are organising two online events on left-wing and right-wing extremism in the winter of 2026.

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29 October 2026 Next district council meeting on 2 November in Korbach

29.10.2026

The next meeting of the Waldeck-Frankenberg District Council will take place on 2 November from 1 pm at the District Office in Korbach.

28 October 2026 Social Services Office will have limited opening hours on 29 and 30 October

28.10.2026

Due to an internal training session, the Social Affairs Department of the Waldeck-Frankenberg district is only available to a limited extent.

27 October 2026 378,000 euros for the restoration of Kugelsburg Castle in Volkmarsen

27.10.2026

The town of Volkmarsen is to receive around 380,000 euros as part of the Village Development Programme 2025–2031, drawn from the municipal financial equalisation scheme, for the renovation of Kugelsburg Castle.

22 October 2026 Pilot project: Artificial intelligence to ease the workload in social services

22.10.2026

The district is one of 38 selected local authorities across Germany taking part in the second phase of the ‘Agentic AI Hub’ run by the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernisation.

22 October 2026 Suicide prevention consultation hours

22.10.2026

Under the slogan ‘Talking saves lives – We’re here for you!’, suicide prevention consultation sessions will take place every Tuesday from 2 pm to 4 pm.

21 October 2026 Inspiring conference on early intervention and childminding

21.10.2026

At the symposium held in Korbach in September, professionals discussed practical strategies for supporting families without taking responsibility away from them.

20 October 2026 Schader Foundation project ‘Local Homelands’

20.10.2026

What does ‘home’ mean in a diverse society? And how can a sense of belonging be achieved for everyone? The new project ‘Heimaten vor Ort’ explores these key questions.

19 October 2026 Two new varieties of mustard are taking Waldeck-Frankenberg by storm

19.10.2026

A new agricultural collaboration project in the district demonstrates how modern agricultural production and regional identity go hand in hand.

16 October 2026 Retreats for women on Norderney in 2027

16.10.2026

In 2027, the district will once again be offering two retreats for women on Norderney: the ‘Fasten & Mehr’ fasting week and the ‘Frauen am Meer’ relaxation retreat.

12 October 2026 Traffic is flowing again: the K26 between Böhne and Bergheim has been reopened

12.10.2026

Following a construction period of around four months, the resurfacing of County Road 26 between Böhne and Bergheim has been successfully completed. The road is now open to traffic again.

12 October 2026 The district council invites you to a sausage and ham tasting on 5 November

12.10.2026

A very special culinary experience awaits food lovers on 5 November in the maize maze: the district council is hosting a sausage and ham tasting. Registrations are now open.

7 October 2026 Childminders wanted

07.10.2026

The district is looking for committed individuals who would like to train to become qualified childminders. A new training course will start in November 2026.

2 October 2026 Driving licence renewal: licences issued between 2002 and 2004

02.10.2026

The district authority points out that holders of card-style driving licences issued between 2002 and 2004 are now being asked to exchange their licences.

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1 October 2026 UPDATE: Next fishing licence exam on 26 November 2026 – all places have been taken

01.10.2026

The Lower Fisheries Authority is organising the next exam session for the entry-level fishing licence. The exam will take place on 26 November 2026 at 5.00 pm in Korbach. All places have already been filled.

30 September 2026 Philip Windisch is to become the new district fire chief for the district

30.09.2026

The district council has introduced its new District Fire Inspector: Philip Windisch will take up the post of District Fire Inspector on 1 October – and with it, responsibility for fire and disaster management in Waldeck-Frankenberg.

28 September 2026 The District Council will hold its next meeting on 2 October

28.09.2026

The members of the District Council will meet for their next session on 2 October. Interested members of the public are warmly invited to come to the Korbach District Office and follow the session.

28 September 2026 New GeoStation at the ‘Christborn Spring’, Geotope of the Year

28.09.2026

Following the detailed presentation of the first ‘Geotope of the Year’ on ‘Geotope Day’, we now turn to the Christborn Spring in the Burgwald to present the second ‘Geotope of the Year’ for 2026.

24 September 2026 Breastfeeding welcome: District promotes ‘breastfeeding-friendly places’

24.09.2026

To mark World Breastfeeding Week, the district is highlighting its ‘Breastfeeding-Friendly Places’ initiative. The aim is to make it easier for parents to breastfeed or bottle-feed whilst out and about.

21 September 2026 KBI Gerhard Biederbick retires

21.09.2026

After more than 26 years of service to the district, Gerhard Biederbick was bid farewell at a ceremony as he entered his well-deserved retirement.

21 September 2026 Climate action from an early age: Introducing the ‘Blue Pearl’ boxes