The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood, home of Burntwood Town Council
The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood, home of Burntwood Town Council

A series of focus groups are taking place to find out about housing needs in later life across Lichfield and Burntwood.

A questionnaire has already been released, but now Lichfield District Council is also organising the additional sessions to ensure it has enough responses.

The focus groups will discuss what type of housing residents need as they age, what factors matter most when considering a move, and what types of care and support options are important. 

The groups will be at:

The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood, home of Burntwood Town Council
The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood, home of Burntwood Town Council
  • The Hub at St Mary’s in Lichfield on 4th November from 2.30pm to 4pm for homeowners.
  • Beacon Park Village in Lichfield on 4th November from 6pm to 7.30pm for people who rent.
  • The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood on 5th November from 2.30pm to 4pm for homeowners.
  • The Old Mining College Centre in Burntwood on 5th November from 6pm to 7.30pm for people who rent.

Travel expenses will be paid and everyone who attends will receive a £10 Love2shop voucher.

Councillor Ashley Yeates, Cabinet member for communities and housing, said: “The focus groups are a chance to share your views and aspirations about housing in later life.

“It will be a friendly and informal discussion over a cup of tea or coffee.

“We hope plenty of our residents who are aged 60 or over will get involved and help us to make sure we have the right housing plans in place.”

The feedback from the focus groups will be added to the answers from the questionnaire, which will help inform the council’s Housing Strategy and identify what housing is needed for Lichfield District’s older population. 

To book your place on one of the focus groups, email [email protected] or call 07444 431554. 

The Housing in Later Life questionnaire can be found online at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/housinginlaterlife until 18th November. 

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