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
Continue readingWool pellets take root thanks to Rural Grant Funding
A Lichfield District business is celebrating the successful launch of a sustainable gardening product thanks to support from the Lichfield District Council Rural Grants Funding programme. Kateland Flock, a local producer of sheep wool products in Blithbury, has used the funding to invest in specialist machinery that transforms raw wool
Continue readingRoadshow offers local residents free housing advice and support
Residents in need of housing advice or support are invited to attend the Lichfield District Housing Roadshow on Friday 20 June, a free drop-in event offering practical help with everything from applying for social housing to managing rising living costs. Organised by Lichfield District Council in partnership with local support
Continue readingFly-Tipping Syerscote Lane, Wigginton
The Parish Council reported the fly-tipping by the railway bridge on Syerscote Lane, Wigginton to Network Rail. They are arranging for their specialist contractor to remove this as soon as possible.
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