Lichfield’s MP says unemployment figures show the economy is still strong despite claims of doom and gloom around Brexit.
Staffordshire County Council says it is committed to supporting care services, despite unveiling what it admitted was a “challenging” five-year budget plan – but opposition councillors have accused the controlling Conservative group of using spin and warned more cuts are on the way.
The management of two leisure centres in Lichfield and Burntwood will be handed over to a private company from February 1, councillors have confirmed.
Lichfield’s MP has tabled a motion aiming to halt HS2 in its tracks – but admits he does not expect it to cause the controversial rail project to hit the buffers.
The latest developments in the Friarsgate project will be discussed by councillors this week – but the public will be barred from the debate.
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has been put in the stocks as punishment for sparking a war of words with Tamworth.
Lichfield’s MP has called for a complete overhaul of compensation schemes for train passengers hit by delays.
Our region will be perfectly placed to capitalise on any economic benefits from high speed rail, Staffordshire County Council’s leader has claimed.
The leader of Staffordshire County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s budget pledge for NHS investment – but warned adult social care still poses significant changes in areas like Lichfield and Burntwood.
Labour councillors are calling for further debate on changes to bus subsidies in Lichfield and Burntwood.
Households in Lichfield and Burntwood will get their first chance to sign up for brown bin collections in the coming months.
Changes to bus subsidies in Lichfield and Burntwood have been approved.
