Senior councillors have pushed back on calls to pause the planned disposal of land and county farms so they can be considered for the future creation of a “Staffordshire Forest” to help tackle climate change.
The approval of funding for a new skatepark in Burntwood has been welcomed by a local councillor – but she says questions still need to be answered on why it was needed in the first place.
A councillor says the forthcoming demolition of a multi-storey car park in Lichfield could create an opportunity to tackle a shortage of blue badge bays in the city.
Increased investment in temporary accommodation and wrap around support to help tackle homelessness has been backed by Lichfield District Council’s cabinet.
The loss of local policing facilities demonstrates why communities need change, Labour’s candidate to be the next Staffordshire Commissioner has said.
Alastair Watson made his comments during a visit
