Author: Kate

Cost of living and wellbeing support is available to Lichfield District residents at a dedicated session in Burntwood next week. The drop-in, at Burntwood Library in Bridge Cross Road on Wednesday 16 July, brings together our council tax and benefits team, our housing team, the Job Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau,

Lichfield District Council has today confirmed that it has rejected Cocker Hoop Creative Limited’s application to hold the Summer Lichfield Food Festival in August 2025. The Council was deeply concerned by last weeks news that Cocker Hoop Creative Limited had cancelled the Yorkshire Dales Food Festival less than 14 days

Branston Bridge is now open to traffic once more, after extensive strengthening works have been completed. The site team has been working hard over the past few months to reinforce the 185-year-old structure The £500,000 works involved constructing a concrete saddle to span the bridge, to strengthen it and address

One of Lichfield’s most cherished summer traditions is back. Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns this September, promising an evening of live music, community spirit, and entertainment under the stars. Now in its 26th year, Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park regularly attracts thousands of residents and visitors, bringing people together

Lichfield District Council and the Community Safety Partnership have launched a brand-new online Home Theft Prevention Hub to help residents keep their homes, belongings and families safe. The hub which is available at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/protectyourhome, is packed with practical tips and advice covering everything from door and window security to garden

Shoppers and visitors to Lichfield city centre will spot a splash of colour this week as more than 1,600 metres of hand-made bunting has been put up to celebrate the start of this year’s Lichfield Festival in early July. The vibrant orange, yellow, blue and green bunting has been created

Work on Branston Bridge has reached its final stages. The waterproofing system has now been applied to the new structural saddle, and the end-of-saddle drains have also been installed. These catch and carry away any water infiltrating through the surfacing, preventing it from seeping (or soaking) into the brickwork. New

Several vehicles were seized and vital safety advice shared during a targeted evening operation in Lichfield city centre, aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour and dangerous driving. Led by the Lichfield District Community Safety Partnership, the recent operation saw Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire Police, the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)

We have been asked to circulate an invitation to your council from the British Army for their upcoming engagement event. The event takes place at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th July in Stafford. To reserve a place, or to find out more details, please click the link below. Stafford – Meet

The Parish Council have been contacted by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service: “I’m writing to inform you of a concerning trend involving the theft of specialist hydraulic cutting equipment from fire stations across neighbouring fire and rescue services. Unfortunately, we have previously had one of our own stations in Staffordshire