An increase in council tax will help fund a budget to invest for tomorrow and help those needing care today, Staffordshire County Council bosses have said.
An uncertain long term financial picture for local authorities means council tax bills in Lichfield and Burntwood will have to go up, a meeting has been told.
Residents have been told a planned redevelopment in Lichfield city centre will look to create a clear identity rather than replicate other towns and cities.