Gemeinde Lehre

What Gemeinde Lehre does

Gemeinde Lehre is a public-law municipality (Gemeinde) in the district of Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany, situated between Braunschweig and Wolfsburg. It was constituted in 1972 as an Einheitsgemeinde through the merger of previously independent villages and today encompasses eight constituent localities (Beienrode, Essehof, Essenrode, Flechtorf, Groß Brunsrode, Klein Brunsrode, Lehre, and Wendhausen) serving an estimated population of approximately 13,000 residents. The municipality is the statutory provider of local public administration, including civil registry, permitting, waste management, childcare, schooling, infrastructure maintenance, and cultural/community programming across the territory.

The municipality operates a municipal website (www.lehre.de) as its primary digital service platform, offering an online appointment booking system (Terminvereinbarung), waste collection calendars (Abfuhrkalender), electronic administrative procedures, and the ALLRIS Bürgerinformationssystem for council and committee transparency. Core technology consists of standard German municipal government platforms and citizen service portals; proprietary features include a real-time EnergieMonitor dashboard displaying electricity generation and consumption, and a publicly accessible SolarDachAtlas. The municipality participates in the 'Global Nachhaltige Kommune' initiative since 2021 and completed a Kommunale Wärmeplanung (municipal heat plan) in June 2026 targeting climate-neutral heat supply by 2040.

Gemeinde Lehre is funded through local taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer) and statutory administrative fees (Gebühren) for services such as waste collection, water/sewer, and permits, supplemented by allocations from higher-level government bodies (Landkreis Helmstedt and the State of Lower Saxony). As a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts under public law, it has no private shareholders; governance is exercised through a directly elected Bürgermeister (Andreas Busch) and an elected Gemeinderat. The operating organization comprises approximately 19 administrative employees (Verwaltung), supported by nine Kindertagesstätten, four schools, multiple community centers (DGHs), the Börnekenhalle, libraries, museums/Heimatstuben, and sports facilities distributed across the villages.

Name

Gemeinde Lehre

Legal name

Gemeinde Lehre

Website

https://lehre.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Lehre is a public-law municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany, serving approximately 13,000 residents across eight villages with statutory local administration, childcare, schooling, and infrastructure services, funded by local taxes and administrative fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Municipal public administration
• Citizen services portal
• Waste collection scheduling
• Council information system
• Community facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehre

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Taxes (Steuern): Property taxes (Grundsteuer) and trade taxes (Gewerbesteuer) as primary municipal revenue sources
2. Administrative Fees: Fees for administrative services including certificates, permits, registrations and other municipal services

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Lehre is a German municipality that delivers statutory public administrative services to approximately 13,000 residents across eight villages. Its offerings include civic administration (registrations, permits, certificates), waste collection scheduling, council and political information via an electronic system, education and childcare services across nine daycare centers and four schools, community facility rental, and sustainability programs such as a municipal heat plan and energy monitoring.

Product overview

Gemeinde Lehre operates a municipal government website offering civic services to residents. The primary digital services include administrative functions such as waste collection calendars (Abfuhrkalender), appointment booking (Terminvereinbarung), online administrative services, and various citizen services. Sustainability-focused offerings include an Energy Monitor (EnergieMonitor) displaying real-time electricity generation and consumption, and the Municipal Heating Plan (Kommunale Wärmeplanung) developed to establish a strategic framework for climate-neutral heat supply by 2040. The municipality also conducts environmental initiatives including garden competitions (Wettbewerb Naturnahe VorGärten/Gärten) promoting biodiversity, and provides information about renewable energy through the SolarDachAtlas. The website serves as the central portal for community news, events, political information, and local government services.

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Products and services

• Online Administrative Services Digital portal enabling citizens to access administrative services, book appointments, complete forms, and conduct electronic administrative procedures online. Targeted at residents and businesses within the municipality.
• Waste Collection Calendar (Abfuhrkalender) Online scheduling tool providing residents with waste and recycling collection dates for their area. Targeted at all residents of the municipality.
• Appointment Booking (Terminvereinbarung) Online booking system that allows residents to schedule appointments at the Rathaus for municipal services, reducing wait times and improving access.
• Council Information System (Bürgerinformationssystem / ALLRIS) Electronic information system providing access to council sessions, committee meetings, agendas, and political decision-making documents for transparency and citizen participation.
• Municipal Heat Planning (Kommunale Wärmeplanung) Strategic municipal framework for climate-neutral heat supply in the municipal area by 2040, including heat demand analysis, renewable energy potential assessment, and implementation roadmap. Targets residents, businesses, and regional planners.
• Energy Monitor (EnergieMonitor) Digital dashboard displaying real-time electricity generation and consumption data for the municipality, supporting transparency and sustainability awareness for residents.
• Community Center Rental (DGH-Vermietung) Rental of community centers (DGHs) in Essehof, Essenrode, Flechtorf, and Groß Brunsrode, plus the Börnekenhalle in Lehre, for events, celebrations, and community gatherings. Targeted at residents, associations, and organizations.
• Daycare Services (Kindertagesstätten) Operation of nine daycare centers (including Kita Regenbogenkita Beienrode, Abenteuerland Essenrode, An der Feuerwehr Lehre, Hand in Hand Groß Brunsrode, Kunterbunt Lehre, Mühlenknirpse Wendhausen, Mühlennest Wendhausen, Kita Flechtorf, and Waldkita Die Pfifferlinge Essehof) for early childhood education and care. Targeted at families with young children in the municipality.
• School Services (Grundschulen and Oberschule) Operation of four schools (Grundschule Flechtorf, Grundschule Lehre, Oberschule Lehre, and Außenstelle Essenrode) providing primary and secondary education, plus all-day supervision (Offene Ganztagsschule). Targeted at school-age children in the municipality.
• Natural Gardens Competition (Wettbewerb Naturnahe VorGärten) Annual competition promoting biodiversity and species protection by recognizing residents who create natural gardens. Jury includes FUN Hondelage, BUND, NABU, and Stiftung Naturlandschaft. Targeted at residents of the municipality.
• Festival of Cultures (Fest der Kulturen) Annual community festival celebrating cultural diversity and integration, organized with multiple community partners. Targeted at residents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Digital Consultation Service (Digitalsprechstunde) Free digital help desk offering smartphone, tablet, and digital literacy assistance to seniors every two weeks on Tuesdays, in partnership with Freiwilligenagentur Jugend-Sport-Soziales e.V. Targeted at senior residents.
• Care Counseling Service (Betreuungsverein Oschersleben) Regular counseling services offered at the town hall on topics of care and estate planning, including power of attorney and patient directives, available every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Targeted at residents needing care and estate planning advice.
• Economic Development and Commercial Site Services (Wirtschaftsförderung) Economic development services including commercial land allocation (Gewerbegebiete), business registration, investment facilitation, and commercial real estate support, in partnership with Wirtschaftsregion Helmstedt GmbH. Targeted at local businesses and prospective investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Municipal heating plan aims for climate-neutral heat supply by 2040
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wärmeschmiede GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Responsible for technical planning and execution of the municipality's heating plan (Kommunale Wärmeplanung). The Wärmeschmiede GmbH from Hannover conducted comprehensive analysis of heat supply, renewable energy potential, and developed implementation strategy for climate-neutral heating by 2040. Project funded by BMUV (Förderkennzeichen 67K28516).
• Wirtschaftsregion Helmstedt GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development corporation advising on business development, commercial real estate, and investment facilitation. Located at Poststraße 3, 38350 Helmstedt. Provides comprehensive support for companies and investors in the Helmstedt district.
• Betreuungsverein Oschersleben e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides regular counseling services at the town hall on topics of care and estate planning, including power of attorney and patient directives. Offers consultation every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
• Regionalverband Großraum BraunschweigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association responsible for public transportation planning including flexo demand-responsive bus services. The municipality works with this association for regional mobility solutions. Flexo bus services are being transitioned to municipal financing from 2027.
• FUN Hondelage, BUND, NABU, Stiftung NaturlandschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organizations and nature foundations participate as jury members in the municipality's 'Naturnahe Gärten' (natural gardens) competition to promote biodiversity and species protection. Jury includes representatives from local environmental groups.
• Freiwilligenagentur Jugend-Sport-Soziales e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer agency providing digital consultation services (Digitalsprechstunde) for seniors, offering free help with smartphones, tablets, and digital literacy every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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