Seniors' Advisory Council of the City of Hilden

The City of Hilden's Senior Citizens' Advisory Council has played an important role in supporting ageing citizens since 1976. It is re-elected every five years, most recently on October 10, 2024.

The Seniors' Advisory Council is a politically and denominationally independent body of the city of Hilden. It supports the almost 20,000 Hilden residents over the age of 60. In its advisory role, the Seniors' Advisory Council represents the concerns of older people to the council, administration and the public.

The members take part in cross-thematic and, in some cases, supra-regional working groups in order to gain new ideas for senior citizens' policy in Hilden. They initiate events such as the dance afternoon that takes place several times a year, the carnival session for senior citizens and events on individual topics that are important for the older generation. The Senior Citizens' Advisory Council also offers regular consultation hours where all senior citizens can make suggestions and proposals and discuss them with the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council.

Important topics for the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council include the prevention of age discrimination and loneliness in old age. Overall, it is about shaping a self-determined life and social participation. The slogan "Active together" is intended to improve opportunities to continue participating in and shaping social life as people get older.

  • Members

    NameFunction
    Christel GerlingChair
    Christina Rüdigerdeputy chairwoman
    Angelika UrbancSecretary
    Iris BlackDeputy secretary
    Raimund MevenCashier
    Michael EllenbürgerDeputy Treasurer
    Rolf Landau
    Udo Marschall
    Brigitte Teske
    Harald Zenzen
    Thorsten Beppler
    Ferdinand Brücher
    Michael Deprez
    Margret Scholz
    Waltraud Fricke
    Wilfried Höntzsch
    Reinhold Josting
    Gerd Langenberg
    Cathrine Millet-Beppler
    Andreas Runge

  • Logo - the meaning

    The logo consists of three landmarks in Hilden's city center to visually represent the affiliation of the Seniors' Advisory Council to the city of Hilden.

    The old town hall, which has been called the "Bürgerhaus" since the new town hall was built in 1990, was built in 1899 in the late Renaissance style. It symbolizes Hilden's town history, the town's identity and civic commitment. Many events take place in the Bürgerhaus, including, of course, for senior citizens.

    The Reformation Church is a nationally renowned building from the 13th century. It stands on the edge of the idyllic market square and is a reminder of Hilden's historical significance.

    The bronze figure "Eilige Einkäuferin" was created in 1992 by the sculptor Karl-Henning Seemann. It is intended to encourage people to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy Hilden's beautiful city center.

    "Jointly active" is often used in the lettering of the City of Hilden's Senior Citizens' Advisory Council and stands for the joint organization of an active and attractive life for older citizens in Hilden.