A councillor has thanked LichfieldLive for giving residents a chance to have their say on decisions over the doomed Friarsgate redevelopment in the city.
The leader of Lichfield District Council says a new plan to replace Friarsgate in Lichfield will involve consultation with residents and businesses.
The leader of Lichfield District Council has defended the decision to clear businesses from land earmarked for the doomed Friarsgate project, insisting funding was always going to be the final piece in the jigsaw.
Almost £7million will have been spent on the doomed Friarsgate project, the leader of Lichfield District Council has admitted.
Residents “angered” by the collapse of the Friarsgate scheme could take their revenge out at the ballot box, according to Labour’s candidate for a by-election in Lichfield.
The Liberal Democrat candidate for a by-election in Lichfield says he is determined to ensure the key services aren’t hit hard by funding cuts.
Conservative councillors will not be able to offer their own views on the future of the Friarsgate redevelopment at a meeting next week – even though it is being held in private.
Lichfield’s MP believes the demise of the Friarsgate scheme should be seen as an opportunity to create a design and project more fitting with the character of the city.
Walking and cycling routes in Lichfield and Burntwood are set to be improved as part of a £38million project.
As Conservative councillors prepare to meet, LichfieldLive is making a public request for their leader to answer key questions on the Friarsgate fiasco.
The leader of Lichfield District Council has been accused of “making it up as he goes along” after it was revealed that yet another discussion on Friarsgate will be held behind closed doors.
A Liberal Democrat councillor says urgent action is needed to ensure the land earmarked for Friarsgate does not lie derelict for years.
