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.
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.
Protecting services and investing locally
We’ve agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27, with our element of council tax increasing by 1.99% to support vital services and £4.68 million of investment locally.
News and events
2 Feb 2026
Illegal cigarettes seized and another Lichfield shop ordered to close following joint enforcement raid
Our environmental health team has secured a court order to close another Lichfield shop involved in the sale of illegal cigarettes.
25 Feb 2026
Balanced budget agreed with lasting investment in local communities
The council's budget has been agreed 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.
26 Feb 2026
Council shortlisted for three national awards recognising improvements for residents
We have been shortlisted for three prestigious national awards, recognising the progress made in improving services and support for residents across the district.
4 Mar 2026
More than £1.4million to be invested in community projects across Lichfield District
Community projects across Lichfield District are set to benefit from a major investment after councillors approved more than £1.4 million of funding to support local facilities, sports clubs and community spaces.
24 Feb 2026
Ceremony 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 (Tuesday 24 February) to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of their homeland.
2 Mar 2026
Burntwood Leisure Centre Pool is reopening following repairs
The main swimming pool at Burntwood Leisure Centre will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday 3 March) following the completion of necessary repairs.