• The strong voice in the district

    Die starke Stimme im Stadtteil - Seit 1932 aktiv für die Interessen der Bevölkerung.

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  • 90 years

    Seit 90 Jahren - Die Bevölkerung packt mit an

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  • Platte Heide is beautiful

    Platte Heide ist schön - Wohnen nahe der Natur

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  • Experience community

    Gemeinschaft erleben - Beim Stadtteilfest und Weihnachtsmarkt

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We take care

Civic engagement for more than 90 years

When it comes to the development of the community in the Platte Heide district, the SBV - Forum Platte Heide, as the oldest association in the Menden district, plays a crucial role.
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The development of the

District in view


Since it was founded in 1932 as a small settlers' association, it has supported the development of the Platte Heide and has always advocated for the interests of the citizens. Today, 92 years later, Platte Heide, with 10,000 residents, is more populous than any other district in Menden. Around 300 of them are involved as SBV members and give the association a powerful voice. In this way, they participate in the political decisions of the Council, the churches and other social groups with constructive criticism and cooperation.

Platte Heide is beautiful

The attractiveness of the district and the interests of its residents, especially in times of major changes due to residential development, commercial areas and changing population structures, are always the focus. In February 2015, the association changed its name and continues to represent the civic concerns of the district as SBV - Forum-Platte Heide. In 2022, the SBV Forum Platte Heide celebrated its 90th anniversary. To mark this anniversary, the forum financed two high-quality steel benches. One of them found its place on Fasanenweg in the vicinity of the memorial stone for the deceased in our district. Another one now invites you to linger in the green area on Eichendorffstrasse. The forum also takes care of the appearance and quality of our living environment. Live better in a responsible community!
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“SBV - Forum Platte Heide is the strong voice in the district.“ -
Peter Schnurbus | Honorary Chairman

Our focuses

Forum district festival

Here the participants take care of the organization of the annual district festival.

Forum IKEK

Here the participants take care of integrated municipal concepts for the development (IKEK) of our Platte Heide district.

Forum weekly market

The weekly market is important for local supplies in our living area. It is also a popular meeting place. It should stay that way.

Forum Heidearzt

Health care is under threat. The succession plans for discontinued medical practices are supported here.

 Forum Christmas market

Here the participants take care of the organization of the annual Christmas market.

Forum Nicholas

Here the participants take care of organizing Santa Claus visits to children from the district.