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# Michael Fabricant pays tribute to outgoing Leader of Lichfield District Council
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/michael-fabricant-pays-tribute-to-outgoing-leader-of-lichfield-district-council/
- Published: 2010-04-21T11:52:03.000Z
- Updated: 2010-04-21T15:42:06.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 21:47

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Michael Fabricant MP

Michael Fabricant has been paying tribute to his Conservative colleague [David Smith](http://openlylocal.com/members/2502-David-Smith?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) after he announced his decision to stand down as Leader of Lichfield District Council.

Mr Fabricant, who is currently on the campaign trail as he bids to be re-elected in Lichfield, took time out of his schedule to hail the “vision and drive” of Cllr Smith.

He [told The Lichfield Blog of his decision](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2010/04/21/time-is-right-to-hand-over-to-the-next-generation-says-leader-of-lichfield-district-council/) to hand over the baton to the “next generation” of local politicians earlier today (April 21).

Mr Fabricant added:

> “I have worked with David closely since he became Leader and admire his vision and drive in promoting Lichfield District. I count him as a close friend. Although I have sometimes disagreed with the detail of his construction plans, his overall vision has benefited the City and the District.”