The district council for the region of Osnabrück is responsible for a number of things like the building and upkeep of local streets, granting permission for constructional developments and processing applications for child support benefit.

Because we, the district council association, are aware of the duties of local government and also the responsibilities of the Länder (German counties). In the federal construction of the Federal Republic of Germany, they form the third level of public administration together with the towns and communities.

From a local authority to a modern service provider
Since the mid-nineties, government and administration has been undergoing constant reform. Citizen and staff guidance as well as economic efficiency have been the main focus. For administration to be controlled quickly and in a flexible manner, hierarchies will be dismantled, high-performing units created and more direct responsibilities will be transferred to individual employees.

Online service
Customer-friendly hours of business, short waiting times, and quicker service at the district council for the region of Osnabrück are the result of the local authority's transformation into a modern service provider. You can of course access our services online as well.