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
Continue readingNew online hub launched to help residents protect their homes
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
Continue readingColourful new bunting brightens up city centre ahead of Lichfield Festival
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
Continue readingBranston Bridge on track to reopen next week
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
Continue readingVehicles seized in joint operation to tackle nuisance driving and promote community safety
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)
Continue readingMeet the Army event: 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th July
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
Continue readingSuspicious Activity Around Fire Stations
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
Continue readingLichfield District Council approves new policy to protect community assets
Lichfield District Council has approved a new policy aimed at protecting much-loved local buildings, green spaces and heritage assets by enabling their transfer to community ownership. The new Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy, approved at Cabinet on 23 June 2025, sets out a clear process for how the council will
Continue readingLichfield District Council launches ambitious new Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Lichfield District Council has today approved its bold new Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025–2030, setting out a clear and ambitious vision to ensure that no one is left behind when it comes to accessing safe, secure and suitable housing. This forward-looking strategy outlines how the council will work
Continue readingNew fleet of waste vehicles aims to drive up recycling across Lichfield district and Tamworth borough
Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council’s Joint Waste Service has rolled out a fleet of new refuse and recycling trucks to support delivery of bin collections to local households in the coming years. The new fleet of 26 state-of-the-art vehicles have replaced an ageing fleet, which had reached the
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