We’ve recently experienced several fires at the BIFFA waste processing facility in Aldridge caused by vapes or batteries being incorrectly disposed of in household waste bins. It is really important not to put vapes in your household bins as they contain built-in batteries which become extremely dangerous when compacted. Under pressure, batteries can ignite - and that's exactly what has happened.

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Home related theft is on the rise across the country - there are however simple and effective ways to protect your home and make it a less attractive target and make Lichfield District an ever safer place to live. Enter our competition to win a range of fantastic prizes including a home alarm system worth over £2,000! Find out more about how to protect your home and enter our fantastic competition before Friday 14 August at midnight.

UKSPF Climate Change Funding Scheme - Expression of Interest Form

Please use this form to express an interest in a share of £75,000 UKSPF Climate Change Funding, which is on offer to help local businesses and organisations reach their climate change goals.

Before starting this form, please ensure that you have the following documents ready to upload:

Energy assessment or report (if applicable)

Project plan

Pictures of the site/area

Quotes

Any other information that will help our decision on your application

The deadline for expressions of interest is 31 July 2025 at 5pm.