Bröckel Explained

Image Coa:Wappen Broeckel.png
Coordinates:52.5167°N 23°W
Image Plan:Bröckel in CE.svg
State:Niedersachsen
District:Celle
Samtgemeinde:Flotwedel
Elevation:44
Area:16.33
Postal Code:29356
Area Code:05144
Licence:CE
Gemeindeschlüssel:03 3 51 005
Divisions:2 Ortsteile
Mayor:Heinrich Behrens
Party:CDU

Bröckel (pronounced with a long ö) is a municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the collective municipality of Flotwedel with its seat in Wienhausen.

Geography

Bröckel lies southeast of Celle. The River Fuhse, which separates Bröckel from the neighbouring parish of Uetze flows past about two kilometers south of the village.

Parish divisions

The parish contains the hamlets of Katzhorn and Weghaus.

History

The first recorded mention of the parish was in 1215. The name of the village is derived from Brockelhe (Brauck = Bruch i.e. moor or marsh).

Politics

Council

The parish council of Bröckel comprises 11 members, including the chair (Bürgermeister):

(as at: local elections of 10 September 2006)

Bürgermeister

The voluntary Bürgermeister Heinrich Behrens was elected on 9 September 2001.

Coat of arms

Emblazonment

"in gold a broad blue stripe, on which is a silver horse collar decorated with gold, to the right a green ear of reed, left by a green ear of corn."

Economy and infrastructure

In Bröckel is the indoor park of Viva Arena.

Transport

Bröckel lies on the B 214 federal road which runs around the village on a bypass.

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