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# New business hub and coffee shop show council assets can earn their keep, leader says
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-business-hub-and-coffee-shop-show-council-assets-can-earn-their-keep-leader-says/
- Published: 2022-07-04T06:17:11.000Z
- Updated: 2022-07-04T06:17:19.000Z
- Description: The leader of Lichfield District Council says work to create a business hub in the local authority’s offices is an example of how taxpayer-funded assets should “earn their keep”.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, News

The leader of Lichfield District Council says work to diversify organisations using the local authority’s offices is an example of how taxpayer-funded assets should “earn their keep”.

[A new coffee shop](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-coffee-shop-to-open-in-lichfield-district-council-offices-next-week/) has opened in the Frog Lane offices as part of the scheme which will also see a business hub with flexible space created.

Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of the council, said he was keen to see value from all assets owned by the local authority.

> “Along with a coffee shop, we’re re-opening our front desk and making space available for business start-ups and community groups.  
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> “It’s all part of our drive to re-imagine our council.  
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> “Amongst the new coffee shop and business space buzz, there’s also a really important point – all of Lichfield District Council’s assets have been paid for by residents taxes.  
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> “It’s our duty to make those assets either publicly available or earn their keep.”  
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> Cllr Doug Pullen, Lichfield District Council

The new Penni Uni coffee shop has been opened by the team behind Melbourne on Bird Street.

Owner Deborah Pease said:

> “When we began discussions with Lichfield District Council around the potential for opening a cafe site we were particularly taken with the enthusiasm of the team to support community programmes and deliver services above and beyond the traditional.   
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> “After discussing their aspirations we determined that Penni Uni – based on Penny University from the original coffee houses – would be a great nod to the goal of supporting the community that councils ultimately are there to do.  
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> Deborah Pease