Lichfield FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about Lichfield — population, council, postcodes and who represents the town in Parliament. For practical guides on bins, planning and more, see the full Lichfield local guide.
What is the population of Lichfield?
Lichfield has a population of ~34,000 (city).
Which council covers Lichfield?
Lichfield is covered by Lichfield District Council for local services (bins, planning, housing), with Staffordshire County Council responsible for roads, schools and social care.
What postcodes cover Lichfield?
Lichfield falls mainly within the WS13–WS14 postcode areas.
Who is the MP for Lichfield?
Lichfield town centre falls in the Lichfield constituency, represented by Dave Robertson (Labour).
What areas does Lichfield Gazette cover?
We cover Cathedral quarter, City centre, Fradley, Streethay, Curborough, and the surrounding area.
What's an interesting fact about Lichfield?
Lichfield Cathedral's three spires dominate the skyline — Samuel Johnson was born here in 1709, and Erasmus Darwin lived in the cathedral close.
More about Lichfield
- Bin collection days in Lichfield
- Planning applications in Lichfield
- Reporting a pothole in Lichfield
- School term dates in Lichfield
- More on Lichfield's MP, contact details and expenses
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