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Government blamed as Lichfield District Council prepares for cuts
By Ross on 31st May, 2013
Opposition councillors have said the Government is the “main culprit” after Lichfield District Council unveiled plans to fill a £1.7million hole in its budget. Around...
Campaigners say new rail route through Lichfield would be a waste of money
By Ross on 23rd September, 2010
Campaigners fighting to stop plans for a new high-speed rail line through Lichfield have told the Chancellor that the route would waste “considerable sums of...
Lichfield MP calls for high-speed rail line plan to be scrapped
By Ross on 19th July, 2010
Lichfield’s MP has urged the Government to scrap plans for the HS2 high-speed rail project. The scheme – which was drawn up by the previous...
Staffordshire Police welcome anti-social behaviour plans
By Ross on 21st February, 2010
Police in Staffordshire have welcomed the announcement of a Government training programme to help members of the public tackle anti-social behaviour in Lichfield and Burntwood....
Dean of Lichfield Cathedral welcomes funding recommendation
By Ross on 21st January, 2010
The Dean of Lichfield Cathedral has welcomed a recommendation from the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts that cathedrals should receive direct funding from...
Lichfield MP says Conservatives will ditch Regional Leaders’ Boards
By Ross on 11th August, 2009
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has claimed that the Government’s new Regional Leaders’ Boards will be a pointless exercise if the Conservatives win the next General...
Lichfield councillor criticises Government’s healthcare ‘inspection frenzy’
By Ross on 11th August, 2009
A Lichfield councillor has criticised the Government, claiming the level of inspections are hampering front-line health services. Matthew Ellis, Lichfield Rural East representative at Staffordshire County Council...
Lichfield MP questions Government’s house-building targets
By Ross on 2nd June, 2009
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has challenged the Government in the House of Commons on their house building targets. The Lichfield district area has been earmarked...