New rural grant scheme open
We have secured £120,261 in Rural England Prosperity Funding to help rural businesses and community organisations grow, innovate, and invest in their future. Grants between £5,000 and £30,000 are available.
Street velodrome coming to Burntwood
Get ready to feel the rush as Hello Velo brings the high-speed excitement of track cycling to Burntwood on Saturday 19 July from 12-4pm, as part of the Wakes Festival.
News and events
18 Jun 2025
Wool pellets take root thanks to rural grant funding
A local business is celebrating the successful launch of a sustainable gardening product thanks to support from our Rural Grants Funding programme.
10 Jun 2025
Free street velodrome is coming to Burntwood
Get ready to feel the rush as Hello Velo is bringing the high-speed excitement of track cycling back to Lichfield District.
13 Jun 2025
Young artists celebrate why they love Lichfield District in city centre display
We have proudly unveiled a new and inspiring art installation in the heart of Lichfield City Centre—created by local schoolchildren.
16 Jun 2025
Lichfield cracks down on unsafe living conditions in food businesses
We are issuing a warning after staff were discovered illegally living in dangerous conditions at several local food businesses.
16 Jul 2025
Cost of living & wellbeing drop in on 16 July
Come along to our drop-in session that brings together council teams and local service providers who can provide help, advice and guidance in one easy accessible place.
23 Jun 2025
New fleet of waste vehicles aims to drive up recycling
Our Joint Waste Service with Tamworth Borough Council has rolled out a fleet of new refuse and recycling trucks to support delivery of bin collections to local households in the coming years.