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Beacon Park Fun Day Lichfield — 5 August What's On
Beacon Park Fun Day returns to Lichfield on 5 August with free entry, Teddy Bear Games, a sensory trail, face painting, and activities from local…
Padel Courts Open at Beacon Park Lichfield
Three outdoor floodlit padel courts open at Beacon Park on 30 July 2026. Book sessions from £16/hour with no membership required via the Playtomic app.
Lichfield in new southern unitary council from 2028
Government confirms Lichfield District will join a new southern unitary council serving six authorities from April 2028, following elections in May 2027.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Get Two New Unitary Council
Government confirms two new unitary councils will replace ten existing councils across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent by April 2028.
Debenhams redevelopment approved: Everyman Cinema coming 202
Lichfield District Council has approved £5.56m funding to complete the former Debenhams redevelopment, with Everyman Cinema opening in 2027.
Lichfield District's Four Parks Win Green Flag Awards
Lichfield District Council celebrates a record four Green Flag Awards after Princes Park and Stowe Pool & Fields achieved the prestigious accolade for…
Lichfield Council Year-End Report Shows Service Progress
Lichfield District Council's year-end report highlights progress on major projects including the new leisure centre and Greenway, plus £1.4m invested in…
Lichfield Council Approves £780,000 for 14 Projects
Lichfield District Council has approved over £780,000 in Community Infrastructure Levy funding for 14 projects improving parks, sports facilities,…
Burntwood Free Advice Drop-in: 22 July
Free advice and support drop-in at Burntwood Library on 22 July. Specialists available for benefits, housing, employment, finances and more.
SPACE Leisure Pass Lichfield — Free Activities for Young People
Lichfield District Council's SPACE Leisure Pass offers 8–17-year-olds unlimited swimming, gym access and activities at leisure centres this summer from…
Vehicle Safety Checks in Lichfield City Centre
Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire Police and the DVSA checked 20 vehicles in the city centre on 26 June. One was immobilised and nine others…
Lichfield Council Seeks £5.56m for Debenhams Redevelopment
Lichfield District Council is asking councillors to approve an extra £5.56 million to complete the former Debenhams leisure development, including an…
Lichfield Shop Closed After Illegal Cigarettes Seized
Vape Zone on St John Street in Lichfield has been shut for three months after authorities seized illegal cigarettes and tobacco during a raid.
Lichfield Council Shortlisted for National Awards
Lichfield District Council shortlisted for two national awards for speeding up council tax support and helping struggling residents with financial…
Burntwood Leisure Centre's New Changing Village Opens
Burntwood Leisure Centre has completed a major overhaul of its changing village with new cubicles, lockers and facilities in Lichfield.
Lichfield Bin Collections Cancelled in Heatwave
Lichfield District Council cancelled recycling and garden waste collections due to extreme heat and worker safety concerns. Find out what happens next.
Indoor Bowls Lichfield: New Equipment at Curborough
Curborough Community Centre in Lichfield receives £300 equipment donation for indoor bowls. New accessible gear welcomes players of all abilities to…
Lichfield Proms Beacon Park 2026 | Free Concert
Lichfield Proms returns to Beacon Park on 5 September 2026. Free open-air concert with music, picnics and optional upgrades. Over 8,000 attend annually.
Lichfield Food Waste Caddy Deliveries Begin
160,000 food waste caddies are being delivered to Lichfield and Tamworth homes. Weekly collections start 20 July. Here's what residents need to know.
Lichfield Council Wins Injunction on Burntwood Site
Lichfield District Council secures High Court injunction halting unauthorised development on Woodhouses Road, Burntwood. Building work frozen immediately.