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.
The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is collected from developers and reinvested back into local infrastructure to help communities grow and thrive.
A total of £1,475,534 has been allocated to projects across the district, supporting improvements that will benefit residents of all ages — from new and improved sports facilities and play areas to community spaces, cultural venues and life-saving equipment.
The projects receiving funding are:
- £500,000 to Streethay Parish Council towards the delivery of Streethay Community Centre
- £200,000 to Chasetown Football Club towards the delivery of the Changing Room project
- £105,000 to Burntwood Rugby Club towards the delivery of pitch enhancement and maintenance
- £99,454 to Fazeley Town Council towards the delivery of the Victory Terrace Play Area
- £80,000 to Burntwood Dragons and Phoenix Football Club towards the delivery of the conversion of disused changing facilities to a seated café area along with a toilet facility.
- £75,000 to South Staffordshire College towards the delivery of the Lichfield College Art Gallery
- £60,000 to Lichfield Hockey Club towards the delivery of the pitch resurfacing
- £36,000 to Lichfield Sports Club & Vale View Crown Green Bowling Club towards the delivery of constructing a Crown Green Bowling Green
- £14,500 to Elford Boys Football Club towards the delivery of the Elford Sports field Car Park
- £3,000 to Wiggington and Hopwas Parish Council towards the delivery of the Hopwas defibrillator project
- £2,580 to Kings Bromley Bowling Club towards the delivery of the Path Renewal and Green reboarding
An additional £300,000 has also been approved in principle for a new pump track at Chasewater, subject to final confirmation of location and land ownership.
The funding follows a competitive application process where projects were assessed on community need, deliverability and alignment with local priorities, ensuring the investment will make a real difference across the district.
Councillor Alex Farrell, Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan, said:
“Investing in our communities is one of the most important things we can do to ensure Lichfield District continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.
“These projects will deliver real benefits for residents, creating opportunities for people to be active, supporting community connections, enhancing local facilities and providing spaces that bring people together.
“It’s fantastic to see funding from development being reinvested back into the district to support local priorities and improve quality of life for our communities.”
The successful projects reflect a wide range of community priorities, including improving access to sport and recreation, supporting inclusive facilities, enhancing cultural opportunities and strengthening local infrastructure.
Funding agreements will now be finalised with successful applicants, with projects expected to progress over the coming months. A further funding round is expected to open later this year, giving more organisations the opportunity to apply for support.