Lünen's youth co-designs the future of local services in 2026–2030 plan
The city of Lünen is shaping its future youth services through a series of participatory workshops. Three sessions held in April gathered input for the new Children and Youth Development Plan (KJFP) for 2026–2030. Young people, youth workers, and committee members all took part in the discussions. During the workshops, participants shared their wishes, concerns, and visions for local youth services. Key topics included leisure activities, youth involvement, digitalisation, environmental issues, mobility, and support structures. The feedback will help define goals and measures for the next five years.
A final joint workshop is planned for June to review and refine the collected results. Once the process concludes, the Youth Welfare Committee will make the official decision on the plan. The entire engagement process receives backing from the *kinderstark – NRW Creates Opportunities* programme. This initiative is funded by North Rhine-Westphalia’s Ministry for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Refugees, and Integration.
The outcomes of these workshops will form the basis for Lünen’s youth services over the coming years. After the final session in June, the approved plan will guide improvements in areas such as participation, digital access, and environmental engagement. The city aims to implement changes starting from 2026.
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