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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…
Lichfield Council Diversity Plans Slammed
Unison blasts Staffordshire County Council's diversity drive as "big on rhetoric, thin on detail" with gap between promises and action in Lichfield.
Lichfield Mum's Cake Shed Funds Family Holiday
A Lichfield single mum turned her lockdown baking into a thriving cake shed business, now funding her sons' first family summer trip.
Lichfield Students Shortlisted for Social Mobility Awards
Two Lichfield students have been shortlisted for the upReach Student Social Mobility Awards, recognising their exceptional achievements from working…
Lichfield Families Treat World Cup Stickers Like a Job
Lichfield families are grinding through World Cup sticker books like a second job. Discover how locals are hunting down missing stickers through swap…
Lichfield Family of Five Join Hospital Ship to Ghana
A Lichfield family of five is volunteering on a hospital ship docked off Ghana for 11 months. Read their inspiring story of service.
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.
Lichfield Teacher Jailed for Sexual Abuse
Lichfield teacher Alexander Webb has been jailed after conviction for sexually abusing a pupil. He's now banned from teaching permanently.
Lichfield Schools Close in Staffordshire Heatwave
At least 13 Staffordshire schools forced to close during extreme heatwave. Lichfield area affected as temperatures make classrooms unbearable.
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 Face Coverings Ban Approved
Lichfield councillors have approved a ban on face coverings across the borough to crack down on anti-social behaviour and keep communities safe.
Lichfield's Flying Legend: Sheila Scott's 100+ Records
Lichfield celebrates 60 years since Sheila Scott became the first Briton to fly solo around the world, breaking over 100 flying records in her legendary…