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If you received a council tax summons dated 8 January 2026, we are very sorry, it should not have been sent to you. 

 

We should have sent you a reminder first, but due to an IT system error, the reminder letters were not sent. 

 

Because of this, we've withdrawn the summons and no court action will take place. There will be no record of this on your council tax or any of your financial records. If you have already paid your bill, and this included court costs, these will be fully refunded to you.

 

We are so sorry for any worry or confusion this may have caused. If you need support with your council tax or would like to speak to us, please contact us on WhatsApp on 01543 308171 or call us on 01543 308000 weekdays, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

We're writing to just under 2,000 residents across the district this week to let them know their bin day or week will be changing at the end of January.  If you receive a letter it will explain exactly what’s happening and what you need to do.

 

These changes will help us rebalance collection rounds, plan for future housing growth, and prepare for the Government’s forthcoming food waste collection scheme. If you have any questions, please WhatsApp our team on 01543 308171 or email waste.strategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk.

 

We're so grateful to you for your support and understanding which helps us to continue to deliver a reliable and sustainable waste service to local homes.

 

View affected streets.

Due to a technical fault, the city centre bollards are currently lowered and out of operation. We are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Do I need a licence?

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  1. Do I need a licence?
  2. Selling alcohol, providing entertainment or late night hot food/drink
  3. Public events and street trading
  4. Street trading and special events
  5. Social, sporting or political members clubs
  6. Gambling machines, betting and lotteries
  7. Taxis drivers, vehicles and private hire operators
  8. Food premises and sales
  9. Animal related businesses
  10. Tattooing, piercing and electrolysis licences
  11. You are here: Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
  12. Scrap metal businesses
  13. Camping, caravan and residential sites
  14. Sex shop and adult cinemas
  15. Felling trees and woodland
  16. Charity collection permits
  17. A-boards
  18. Pay for a licence

Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)

If you are the owner/manager of an HMO that is rented out to five or more people, who form two or more families, and who share facilities such as a bathroom, kitchen, sink or toilet, you must get a licence.

Licences cannot be transferred to another property, or to a different person.

If circumstances change, you will need a new licence. Find out more.

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