The leader of Lichfield District Council has admitted he is still waiting for the final piece in the Friarsgate jigsaw to fall into place – but says the project remains on track.
People in Lichfield and Burntwood have been urged to play their part in helping to ensure a £2.2million boost to pothole repairs is well spent.
Firefighters have been told they “should not be unduly worried” by plans to bring Staffordshire Fire and rescue Service under the control of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Lichfield’s MP has welcomed news that the Police and Crime Commissioner will take control of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
An extra £2.2million will be used to tackle the problem of potholes on local roads, Staffordshire County Council has confirmed.
A local foodbank has been boosted by a £1,000 donation.
Staffordshire County Council says grit bins in Burntwood will be restocked “when resources are available”.
Labour councillors in Burntwood have called on the Conservatives to ensure local grit bins are refilled.
A Burntwood councillor has branded the area’s MP “naive” in a war of words over the closure of a local bank.
Burntwood’s MP says the latest bank branch closure in the town is an unfortunate side-effect of the way people manage their money in modern society.
Councillors in Burntwood say they intend to get Santa to “speed up” when he visits the town this year.
Councillors in Burntwood have criticised residents who took grit for their own personal use during the recent freezing weather.
