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# Council chiefs say developer’s sponsorship of Lichfield Proms will have no impact on planning decisions
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/council-chiefs-say-developers-sponsorship-of-lichfield-proms-will-have-no-impact-on-planning-decisions/
- Published: 2025-09-03T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-03T06:07:47.000Z
- Description: Council chiefs have say a developer’s sponsorship of a local event will not have any bearing on planning decisions.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

COUNCIL chiefs have say a developer’s sponsorship of a local event will not have any bearing on planning decisions.

It comes after Bloor Homes was unveiled as a headline backer of the Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park.

But the move was questioned by [Burntwood Action Group](https://www.facebook.com/burntwoodactiongroup/posts/pfbid0y49uUqRkTNw3sncUb4YXsEtVfmr1jfNgsUbkx24hFF65TY8deknBXB5rmdP3fngwl) and local councillors due to the developer’s [controversial plans to build 300 new homes](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/campaigners-fighting-plans-for-hundreds-of-new-homes-in-burntwood-overwhelmed-by-support-from-residents/) on land off Coulter Lane in Burntwood.

Cllr Andrew Clissett, Reform UK Staffordshire County Council representative for Burntwood North, said:

> “I share residents concern that celebrating Bloor Homes as a sponsor sends the wrong message while communities are fighting to protect our green fields.”

Cllr Sue Woodward, Labour opposition group leader at Lichfield District Council, said:

> “This late announcement of Bloor Homes’ sponsorship of the much-loved Lichfield Proms is, at best, completely insensitive. At worst, it just doesn’t pass the smell test.   
>  
> “In my view, this undermines the objectivity of planning committee members who’ll be damned if they do and damned if they don’t when asked to decide on a planning application.  
>  
> “Perception is everything here and if residents suspect a conflict of interest, it will be very difficult to counter this view.  
>  
> “This is no way to treat residents and it’s no way to treat our members who already have a difficult enough job.”

Hundreds of residents have attended public meetings over the plans for Coulter Lane.

But a spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said any sponsorship of the free event on 6th September would have no impact on the planning process.

> “Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park is one of our district’s biggest community events, bringing thousands of people together to enjoy live music in a unique setting.  
>  
> “Sponsorship helps us keep the event free and accessible – and all agreements are fully transparent.  
>  
> “We understand residents have strong views about planning and green belt issues. These are entirely separate processes, governed by strict rules, and not linked to event sponsorship.  
>  
> “Proms remains a celebration for the whole community, and we look forward to welcoming people on the night.”