Understanding business rates bills
Use our handy guide to help you understand your business rates bill, what the 2026 revaluation means for you, and what support may be available.
Keeping council tax low
We keep around 9% of the council tax you pay to deliver services, including bins, parks, planning, housing support, environmental health and more. The average household will pay 8p more a week towards our services this year.
Vapes and batteries
Please do not throw vapes or batteries in any of your bins. These can set on fire and risk our vehicles, crew safety and the safety of the processing plants that sort your waste.
News and events
6 Mar 2026
We are declared UK Council of the Year at national awards ceremony
We have been declared UK Council of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony celebrating outstanding work within local government.
19 Mar 2026
Residents urged to shape the future of local council services in national consultation
With just one week remaining, residents, businesses and community organisations are being urged to take part in the Government’s consultation on the future of local government in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
20 Mar 2026
Plans to be submitted for new Linear Park creating green gateway into Lichfield city centre
Plans for a new Linear Park that will create an attractive green gateway into Lichfield city centre are to be formally submitted next week, marking an important milestone in the ongoing regeneration of the Birmingham Road site.
24 Mar 2026
New scheme launched to enhance historic shopfronts in Lichfield city centre
We are introducing a new programme aimed at improving the appearance of shopfronts across Lichfield city centre while protecting the historic character that makes the city unique.
13 Mar 2026
More than £5,000 in fines issued as part of action against fly-tipping and waste offences
We have issued more than £5,000 in fines so far in 2026 as part of ongoing work to tackle fly-tipping and ensure waste is disposed of responsibly across the district.
20 Mar 2026
Major refurbishment of swim changing rooms to begin at Burntwood Leisure Centre
Burntwood Leisure Centre’s swimming pool changing rooms are set to be upgraded as part of ongoing investment in high quality leisure facilities across the district.