A new food waste recycling service is coming to all households in Staffordshire throughout 2026. Food waste | Staffordshire County Council
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Lichfield District Council declared UK Council of the Year at national awards ceremony
Lichfield District Council has been declared UK Council of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony celebrating outstanding work within local government. The iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards 2026 highlights the people and projects driving positive change for residents across the country in a host of areas from digital
Continue readingMore than £1.4million to be invested in community projects across Lichfield District
Community projects across Lichfield District are set to benefit from a major investment after councillors approved more than £1.4 million of funding to support local facilities, sports clubs and community spaces. The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is collected from developers and reinvested back into local
Continue readingBurntwood Leisure Centre Pool is reopening following repairs
The main swimming pool at Burntwood Leisure Centre will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday 3 March) following the completion of necessary repairs. Last month both the main and learner pools were temporarily closed due to a failure of the pool pumps and pipework. Specialist contractors were immediately called in and we can
Continue readingLichfield District Council shortlisted for three national awards recognising improvements for residents
Lichfield District Council has been shortlisted for three prestigious national awards, recognising the progress made in improving services and support for residents across the district. The council has been named as a finalist for Local Authority of the Year at the MJ Awards, Council of the Year at the ISE Public Sector
Continue readingLichfield District Council agrees balanced budget with lasting investment in local communities
Lichfield District Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27, setting out a balanced financial plan that protects the services residents rely on while continuing to invest in local communities and priorities across the district. The budget has been shaped following feedback from residents through the council’s budget consultation and forms
Continue readingCeremony marking fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is held at District Council House
Ukrainian people living in Lichfield District held a special ceremony today to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of their homeland. Gathering in the garden at District Council House in Frog Lane, they were joined by councillors, council staff and supporters to raise the Ukrainian flag and observe
Continue readingEasier access to council support as new customer services partnership launches
Lichfield District Council has launched a new partnership with Citizens Advice South-East Staffordshire (CASES) to deliver enhanced face-to-face customer services at District Council House. The two-year pilot scheme sees CASES provide front-of-house reception and in-person support services, helping residents access council services and citizens advice more easily and efficiently. The
Continue readingGetin2it with free half term activities for young people in Lichfield District
A range of fantastic free activities are on offer to young people during half term organised by Lichfield District Council. From Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February, Active Lichfield Communities is hosting a series of sessions from basketball, street dance and soft archery to kickboxing, dodgeball and football. Activities,
Continue readingTemporary Road Closure Notice – Dunstall Road, Hopwas
Staffordshire County Council Highways have issued a temporary road closure notice for Dunstall Road, Hopwas on 16th March 2026 to carry out highway kerbing repairs. For further details please see the link below: Causeway one.network
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