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# Lichfield District Council told to ensure it doesn’t miss out on combined authority benefits
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-district-council-told-to-ensure-it-doesnt-miss-out-on-combined-authority-benefits/
- Published: 2015-07-20T07:30:24.000Z
- Updated: 2015-07-15T07:24:53.000Z
- Description: Lichfield District Council has been told it must not miss out on the benefits of joining a combined authority.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 20:42, News

Lichfield District Council has been told it must not miss out on any benefits of joining a combined authority.

The local authority is currently in discussions with a proposed West Midlands group of councils, as well as members of a potential Staffordshire link-up.

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Cllr Mike Wilcox

Cllr Mike Wilcox, leader of Lichfield District Council, says talks are ongoing – but believes members must make sure they have all of the information before making a choice.

“We are continuing to have meetings,” he said. “The chief executive is having weekly discussions with others from the potential West Midlands group.

“The situation is ever-changing but we are continuing to gain an insight.

“It’s not about a merger or a takeover, but a combined authority.

“We need to make sure we do what’s right, play the bigger game and make sure we don’t miss out.”