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
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Lichfield 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
Continue readingTemporary Road Closure Order – Main Road, Wigginton
Staffordshire County Council Highways have issued a temporary road closure notice for Main Road, Wigginton on 31st March 08:00 – 4th April 2026 17:00 For Severn Trent Water to carry out remedial works. For further details please see the link below: Causeway one.network
Continue readingAlrewas residents benefit from £45,000 in funding from Lichfield District Council for games area refurbishment
Residents in Alrewas are benefiting from a £45,000 refurbishment of the village’s Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), following a successful allocation from Lichfield District Council’s 2024/25 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) pot. The funding was awarded to Alrewas Parish Council to improve the MUGA off Kings Bromley Road, enhancing a key community
Continue readingRural business set to open new bakery with support from Lichfield District Council funding
Grant funding from Lichfield District Council is helping a rural business bring a new onsite bakery to life. The historic Thorpe Estate, at Thorpe Constantine, was awarded £50,000 through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support the transformation of one of its heritage buildings into a new bakery space,
Continue readingLichfield District Council to deliver Food & Drink Festivals in 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
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