Revamped Leadership Team for Lower Rhine Appeals Corporation
The Lower Rhine region is witnessing a significant legal battle, with Mayor Landscheidt leading a lawsuit against the current regional plan at the Higher Administrative Court in Münster. The lawsuit involves the Kreis Wesel and five municipalities, and the Lower Rhine Appeal, an organisation known for its activism against regional planning procedures, is a key player in this case.
The Lower Rhine Appeal has been at the forefront of many successful activities over the past years, including collecting thousands of objections against regional planning procedures. Recently, they visited Mayor Prof. Dr. Christoph Landscheidt to discuss the status of the lawsuit.
However, allegations have surfaced suggesting that the Regional Association Ruhr, also involved in the lawsuit, is attempting to delay the court procedure. These claims are concerning for the Lower Rhine Appeal, as they fear that the other side has no interest in a quick decision by the court, especially not before the upcoming municipal elections.
The Lower Rhine Appeal is not only focused on the legal aspect but is also seeking responses from parties running in the municipal election regarding their stance on gravel extraction and the further destruction of the landscape. So far, only a few have replied.
In addition to this, the Lower Rhine Appeal has been driving state prosecutor's investigations against Lower Rhine gravel companies. They are investigating these companies for illegal dumping of toxic waste in quarries, a matter of grave environmental concern.
The treasurer of the Lower Rhine Appeal, Martin Schnapp from Neukirchen-Vluyn, has recently revealed a letter from a large gravel company promising financial support to parties. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious issue.
The Lower Rhine Appeal is planning a major press conference in late August/early September to publish, discuss, and evaluate reactions from candidates and parties standing in the local election. The second chairman of the Lower Rhine Appeal, councilman Peter Schiffler from Kamp-Lintfort, and the new first chairman, Klaus Leonhards from Rheinberg, will be leading this conference.
It is important to note that there are no search results providing specific or recent information about a legal dispute at the Higher Administrative Court related to gravel extraction in the Lower Rhine region. Therefore, the current status of any such dispute cannot be confirmed from available data. Checking local court records or news sources specific to the Lower Rhine region’s administrative judiciary might yield direct updates.
As the situation unfolds, the Lower Rhine Appeal continues its fight against environmental scandals and unchecked gravel extraction, raising concerns about the influence of gravel companies on political parties before the municipal elections.
- The Lower Rhine Appeal is set to host a major press conference in late August/early September to discuss their ongoing lawsuit against the current regional plan, which involves Mayor Landscheidt, the Kreis Wesel, and five municipalities, and to seek responses from political parties running in the upcoming municipal elections regarding their stance on gravel extraction and the further destruction of the landscape.
- The Lower Rhine Appeal, amidst the legal battle at the Higher Administrative Court in Münster, has expressed concerns about possible attempts by the Regional Association Ruhr to delay the court procedure, which could potentially impact the timeline of the case before the upcoming municipal elections.
