Month: January 2026

Lichfield District Council has confirmed it will deliver the Lichfield Food & Drink Festivals in 2026. The popular events will return as free, community-focused celebrations of local food, drink and makers, while providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors of all ages. The 2026 festivals will

Over 8,000 CHERRY TREES GIVEN TO TOWNS, VILLAGES, PARKS AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK The 6 trees being planted at Hopwas Playing Field are some of the over 8,000 Japanese cherry trees – or Sakura in Japanese – given to the UK by Japan, and planted across the country in

Residents across Lichfield District can sign up in time for spring for a special scheme enabling children to play safely outside their homes. Play Streets allows residents to close their road to traffic for a couple of hours, creating a safe space for their children to have fun enjoying activities

Staffordshire County Council Highways have issued a temporary road closure notice for Hints Road, Hopwas on 30th January 2026 to carry out utility repair and maintenance works. For further details please see the link below: Causeway one.network

Lichfield District Council has supported a district farm with funding for equipment that will help improve rural track maintenance. Hollywell Farm Agricultural Ltd was awarded £9,800 through a grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and purchased a heavy-duty road roller and trailer. They will enable more efficient grading

Residents and families are invited to enjoy a wide range of free taster activity sessions at the official opening of the brand-new Lichfield Leisure Centre on Friday 9 January. Located on Curborough Road, the new centre offers state-of-the-art sport and fitness facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, indoor cycling studio,