Imagine running a town without a proper headquarters. That was Diedorf before this very Town hall Diedorf stood here. Diedorf is a municipality in the district of Augsburg. It lies on the river Schmutter. This Town hall Diedorf is not just a building. It is the heart of our community.
The Town hall Diedorf is located at Lindenstraße 5. Peter Högg is the current mayor since 2014. He was re-elected in 2020. He got 53.4 % of the votes. Before him, Otto Völk was mayor from 1990 to 2014.
Inside the Town hall Diedorf, important decisions are made. The Marktgemeinderat meets here. It has 24 members. Currently, “Wir für Diedorf” holds 8 seats. The CSU has 7 seats. The Bürgerunion Diedorf has 2. The SPD also has 2 seats. The GRÜNE have 3 seats. The Freie Wählervereinigung has 2 seats.
Diedorf has partnerships with Bonchamp-lès-Laval in France. This partnership started in 1991. There is also a partnership with Bernartice u Javorníka in the Czech Republic. These relationships bring different cultures together. They promote understanding and friendship.
The Diedorf coat of arms is displayed here. It is split into red and silver. It features a lowered wave beam. The Katharinenrad symbolizes the Dominikanerinnenkloster St. Katharina in Augsburg. The rose represents the Bischöflichen Kämmerer von Wellenburg. The wave beam stands for the Schmutter river. The colors red and silver represent the Hochstift Augsburg. The coat of arms was approved in 1979.
Diedorf has grown significantly. Between 1988 and 2018, the population increased by 37.8 %. That is from 7,600 to 10,469 residents. As of October 1, 2024, Diedorf had 11,210 residents.
The Town hall Diedorf is more than bricks and mortar. It is a symbol of our town’s progress. It is a place where we shape our future together. As you stand here, remember the decisions made within these walls. They affect every corner of Diedorf. This building connects us to our past and guides us toward our future. It shows how Diedorf has grown and thrived.