https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:52 +0000 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:52 +0000 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1224/beacon-park-fun-day-returns-next-week Families are invited to enjoy a packed day of summer activities when Beacon Park Fun Day returns on Wednesday 5 August. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1223/padel-in-beacon-park-serves-up-a-brand-new-way-to-play-outdoors Padel in Beacon Park opens on 30 July 2026, introducing three new outdoor floodlit courts as part of Lichfield District Council’s investment in expanding leisure activities in the park. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1222/celebrate-love-parks-week-with-free-family-events-across-lichfield-district Residents are invited to discover, enjoy and celebrate our beautiful parks this summer as Love Parks Week returns from 24 July to 2 August. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1221/children-help-bring-lichfield-and-tamworth-s-new-food-waste-trucks-to-life Ten new food waste trucks in Lichfield District and Tamworth now feature The Scraps Gang, five child‑named monster characters designed to make recycling fun and boost participation in the new weekly food waste service. Local children helped name the characters, and the winning designs are displayed Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1220/council-responds-to-government-decision-on-local-government-reorganisation The Government has confirmed the future structure of local government in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1219/next-phase-of-former-debenhams-development-approved We have approved the next phase of the redevelopment of the former Debenhams building, allowing work to continue on one of the district's most significant regeneration projects. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:43:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1218/more-than-780-000-approved-to-improve-communities-across-lichfield-district Lichfield District Council has approved over £780,000 in CIL funding for 14 projects that will upgrade parks, sports facilities, schools and community spaces across the district. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:16:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1217/cabinet-report-highlights-year-of-progress-across-lichfield-district Lichfield District Council’s Year-End Performance and Delivery Report shows strong progress across major projects, community investment and resident support despite rising demand and financial pressures. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1216/four-of-lichfield-district-s-parks-recognised-among-the-country-s-very-best We are celebrating a record four Green Flag Awards after Princes Park and Stowe Pool & Fields achieved the prestigious national accolade for the first time, joining Beacon Park and Burntwood Park, which have once again retained the award. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1215/residents-invited-to-free-community-advice-and-support-drop-in-in-burntwood Residents are invited to a free advice and support drop-in at Burntwood Library on Wednesday 22 July, where they can speak to a range of organisations offering help with finances, housing, employment, wellbeing and more. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1214/space-leisure-passes-return-to-keep-young-people-active-this-summer We are encouraging families to make the most of affordable activities this summer with the return of the SPACE Leisure Pass, helping young people stay active, try something new and enjoy positive things to do during the school holidays. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1213/joint-vehicle-check-operation-supports-safer-roads-in-lichfield-district We have supported a joint vehicle check operation in Lichfield city centre as part of its wider work to keep residents, visitors and businesses safe. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1212/councillors-to-consider-investment-proposals-for-former-debenhams-redevelopment The Council's Cabinet and Full Council will next week consider proposals for the redevelopment of the former Debenhams building in Lichfield city centre. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1211/lichfield-shop-closed-after-illegal-cigarettes-and-tobacco-seized A Lichfield shop has been closed for the second time this year after thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products were discovered during a joint enforcement operation. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1210/council-shortlisted-for-national-awards-recognising-support-for-residents Residents across Lichfield District are benefiting from faster access to financial support and improved services after Lichfield District Council was shortlisted for two national awards. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1209/new-changing-village-opens-at-burntwood-leisure-centre Thousands of residents, families, schools and community groups who use Burntwood Leisure Centre each year are set to benefit from a newly refurbished changing village which opened today. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1208/update-on-recycling-garden-waste-and-missed-bins We are very sorry that we did not empty some people's recycling and garden waste bins during w/c 22 June 2026 a result of high temperatures. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1207/new-equipment-donation-helps-more-residents-enjoy-indoor-bowls-at-curborough-community-centre Residents taking part in indoor bowls at Curborough Community Centre are set to benefit from new equipment donated through Lichfield District Council's ‘Our Community Can’ social value programme. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1206/lichfield-proms-in-beacon-park-returns-this-september Residents are invited to gather friends and family and enjoy an evening of music, entertainment and community spirit as Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns on Saturday 5 September 2026. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0100 https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/1205/food-waste-caddy-deliveries-begin-ahead-of-new-weekly-recycling-service-launch Residents across Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough will soon be able to recycle their food waste every week as the joint waste service prepares to launch new food waste collections from 20 July 2026. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100