County council chiefs have backed a plan to invest £43million to maintain and improve schools across Staffordshire over the coming year.
Plans agreed by the authority’s cabinet will see
The leader of Lichfield District Council says he is proud of the work carried out by the local authority – but said there is still more to do to improve the
Staffordshire County Council’s leader has called on the Government to stop the “piecemeal bidding process” for local authorities seeking funding for improvements.
Councillors in Burntwood say they will press on with plans to convert a disused pub into a community with or without the support of Lichfield District Council.
The outgoing operator of Lichfield and Burntwood leisure centres has welcomed new steps to support the sector – but warned it is only a “first step” towards solving longer term challenges.