New rural grant scheme open
We have secured £120,261 in Rural England Prosperity Funding to help rural businesses and community organisations grow, innovate, and invest in their future. Grants between £5,000 and £30,000 are available.
DWP urges people to check state pension age
Anyone born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 should act now. State pension age may differ from workplace or personal pension age.
News and events
4 Jun 2025
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington celebrates landmark moment for Lichfield’s new leisure centre
Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE has praised the transformation taking shape in Lichfield, as the district’s brand-new, state-of-the-art leisure centre celebrated a major construction milestone with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony.
19 May 2025
Man and company charged in Watery Lane fly-tipping case
We have charged a man and a limited company in connection with a large-scale fly-tipping incident that blocked Watery Lane with more than 27 tonnes of waste in January.
2 Jun 2025
We have secured over £120,000 to boost rural business growth
We have secured £120,261 from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), administered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to support the growth and diversification of rural businesses across the district.
2 Jun 2025
Burntwood Town Council provided with life-saving skills through our 'Stop the Bleed' training
Councillors and staff at Burntwood Town Council have taken part in a vital life-saving training session we have delivered as part of our Stop the Bleed programme.
2 Jun 2025
LinkUp Bus Service extended to keep Lichfield villages connected
We are pleased to announce that the popular LinkUp on-demand bus service has been extended and funded for an additional five months, continuing through to October 2025.