Former Lichfield District Council chairman hands over charity cheques

Lichfield District Council’s former chairman has presented cheques to his two chosen charities.

Cllr David Leytham raised more than £4,000 during his year in office, with the money split between Lichfield Young Carers and Lichfield Arthritis Care.

He said: “I was delighted to give my two chosen charities their cheques and I know the money will be put to good use.

“I would like to thank everyone who attended my charity events and gave so generously.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my year as chairman, and one of the privileges of the year was in raising money for two important charities.”

Fundraising events included hosting a charity gala dinner and auction, a ine tasting at Worth Brothers, and a joint charity event with Lichfield City Council staging the play 12 Days of Christmas by Distraction Theatre Company in the Guildhall.