Hopes new Structures Fund will help cover £27million cost of preserving Chetwynd Bridge.
Money will allow completion of construction at former Debenhams site before Lichfield District Council takes full ownership.
Cllr Steve Norman says comments from leader Cllr Doug Pullen fall "well below the standard we should expect".
Additional £5.5million of funding being sought for project to redevelop Lichfield's former Debenhams store.
Parks, sports facilities and schools among the beneficiaries of funding pot.
Cllr Doug Pullen says decision expected on local government reorganisation this week.
Cabinet to hear how 22 properties have been purchased – with a further seven on the way to provide "immediate local capacity".
Lichfield District Council looking to increase bill for project in former Debenhams store by £5.5million.
Investment in buildings behind additional capacity, Integrated Care Board chiefs say
Shorts could be banned along with lanyards, badges or clothing with political slogans.
Opposition councillors say greater scrutiny of project is needed going forward.
