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Today in Lichfield — 11 August
Today in Lichfield: How to see the solar eclipse in the West Midlands, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Fazeley Neighbourhood Plan: Public Consultation Open
Fazeley Town Council has submitted its Neighbourhood Development Plan to Lichfield District Council. A six-week public consultation is now open until 14…
Elford Community Park Transforms With £75,000 Investment
Elford Community Park has been transformed with new play equipment and facilities following a £75,000 investment from Lichfield District Council,…
Today in Lichfield — 7 August
Today in Lichfield: Dispersal order imposed across city centre, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Lichfield Council £1.17m Community Sector Fund
Lichfield District Council launches its largest-ever investment in voluntary and community organisations with £1.17 million available over three years.…
Lichfield Shopfront Grants: Up to £30,000 Available
Lichfield District Council opens applications for £400,000 Heritage Shopfront Grant Scheme, offering up to £30,000 for businesses to improve shopfronts…
New Health Centre Plans Submitted for Burntwood
Plans for a new health centre in Burntwood have been submitted to replace temporary facilities at Salters Meadow and Darwin Medical Practice, bringing…
Free Summer Activities for Young People in Lichfield
Lichfield District Council's Getin2it programme offers free activities for ages 5–25 over summer, including sports and dance. No booking needed.
Three Padel Courts Open in Lichfield's Beacon Park
Lichfield District Council has opened three new padel courts in Beacon Park. Sessions cost £16–£20 per hour with no membership required. Book via the…
Today in Lichfield — 30 July
Today in Lichfield: What next for The Ridings after council's switch to Reform?, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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.
Rugeley Busker Tackles Street Harassment
Nehanda Ferguson, who performs in Rugeley, Lichfield and Walsall, uses live streaming to deter harassment while busking. She speaks out about daily…
230 Homes Planned Near Lichfield on Fisherwick Road
Plans for up to 230 new homes on farmland near Lichfield have been submitted. The development would include 43% affordable housing but faces objections…
Today in Lichfield — 21 July
Today in Lichfield: Bluey Day, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Today in Lichfield — 20 July
Today in Lichfield: Plan for 230-home housing estate on village edge, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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…