Families who book places on free school holiday activity schemes and fail to show up have been branded “disgraceful” by a councillor who fears they are depriving others of a meal and chance to boost their mental health.
A council chief says he is “committed” to ensuring leisure provision in Lichfield and Burntwood is maintained after an operator issued a warning about the impact of rising energy costs.
A councillor says he is “very disappointed” after it was confirmed new CCTV cameras in Lichfield have not been linked up to the central control room months after they were installed.
The boss of the company which operates leisure centres in Lichfield and Burntwood says “difficult decisions” may need to be taken if the Government doesn’t add such facilities to a list of those set to receive extra support with energy bills.
The future of a Burntwood church building will be discussed by councillors.
The Chase Terrace Methodist Church has been put up for sale after declining numbers of worshippers.
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