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WW1 Centenary Commemmorations

Published: 14 Nov 18

Thank you to everyone who attended the City Council's centenary commemorations on 11 November. Read More...

City Councillor Celebrates 50 Years Since First Council Meeting

Published: 23 Oct 18

Lichfield City Councillor John Brooks (Labour) who represents Curborough Ward is celebrating 50 years since being first elected as a Lichfield Councillor. Read More...

Officers' Report - October 2018

Published: 15 Oct 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

City Council Grants 2019-20

Published: 12 Oct 18

Clubs, societies and voluntary groups in the City of Lichfield are invited to apply to the City Council for a grant from the Council’s 2019/2020 budget. Read More...

Job Vacancy - Markets Officer (part time)

Published: 1 Oct 18

A Vacancy has arisen at the City Council for a part time (20 hours/week) Markets Officer. Read More...

Declaration of Result of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 28 Sep 18

Notice of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 19 Sep 18

Officers' Report September 2018

Published: 7 Sep 18

Stowe By Election - Statement of Persons Nominated

Published: 3 Sep 18

Notice of Election - Stowe Ward

Published: 22 Aug 18

Vacancy - Stowe Ward

Published: 8 Aug 18

A vacancy has arisen on the City Council following the resignation of Cllr Joanne Grange. Read More...

Officers' Report - July 2018

Published: 20 Jul 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download Read More...

Declaration of Result of Poll - Curborough Ward

Published: 9 Jul 18

Notice of Poll - Curborough Ward

Published: 27 Jun 18

Exercise of Public Rights year ending 31 March 2018

Published: 19 Jun 18

Curborough By-Election - Statement of persons Nominated

Published: 11 Jun 18

Officer's Report - June 2018

Published: 11 Jun 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download Read More...

Notice of Election - Curborough Ward

Published: 31 May 18

New Civic Team 2018/19

Published: 15 May 18

The investiture of the new Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Sheriff took place at the Guildhall on 14 May in the presence of more than 120 guests. Read More...

Vacancy - Councillor, Curborough Ward

Published: 8 May 18

A Vacancy has arisen on the City Council following the death of Councillor Mrs Jeanette Allsopp Read More...

Officers' Report April 2018

Published: 16 Apr 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

General Market 6 March 2018 OPERATING AS NORMAL

Published: 5 Mar 18

Schools Speaking Competition 2 March 2018 - CANCELLED

Published: 1 Mar 18

Cancelled Markets 1, 2 and 3 March 2018

Published: 27 Feb 18

Declaration of Result of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 26 Feb 18

Declaration of Result of Poll - Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 26 Feb 18

Notice of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 14 Feb 18

Notice of Poll - Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Published: 14 Feb 18

Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan Referendum 22 February 2018

Published: 5 Feb 18

Information and FAQ's relating to the upcoming Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Read More...

Stowe Ward By-Election - Statement of Persons Nominated

Published: 29 Jan 18

Shrovetide Pancake Races - Entry Forms

Published: 25 Jan 18

Entry forms for the 2018 Pancake Races on 13 February are now available! Read More...

Officers' Report - January 2018

Published: 22 Jan 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Notice of Election - Stowe Ward

Published: 18 Jan 18

Vacancy - Councillor, Stowe Ward

Published: 8 Jan 18

A vacancy has arisen on the City Council following the resignation of Cllr D Smedley who represented the Stowe ward Read More...

Officers' Report - December 2017

Published: 5 Jan 18

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Declaration of Result of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 18 Dec 17

Notice of Poll - Stowe Ward

Published: 6 Dec 17

Job Vacancies

Published: 5 Dec 17

Due to retirements and internal promotions several vacancies have become available at Lichfield City Council. Read More...

Notice of Election - Stowe Ward

Published: 9 Nov 17

Christmas Lights Switch on - Sunday 26 November 2017

Published: 2 Nov 17

The schedule for the Lichfield City Christmas lights switch-on event has now been released. Read More...

Rock and Roll Charity Concert

Published: 18 Oct 17

A concert in aid of the Mayor and Sheriff's charities (Guide Dogs for the Blind and Staffordshire Blood Bikes) will be held at the Guildhall from 8pm on 31 October Read More...

Vacancy - Councillor, Stowe Ward

Published: 17 Oct 17

A vacancy has arisen on the City Council following the resignation of Cllr J McGrath who represented the Stowe ward Read More...

Officers' Report - October 2017

Published: 16 Oct 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. The report includes updates from all of the City Council's main function areas. Read More...

Job Vacancy - Deputy Town Clerk

Published: 13 Oct 17

A vacancy has arisen for the role of Deputy Town Clerk to Lichfield City Council Read More...

Sheriff's Ride - Route and Timetable

Published: 8 Sep 17

The Route and Timetable for the 2017 Sheriff's Ride Read More...

Officers' Report September 2017

Published: 4 Sep 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. including Civic matters, the Guildhall, Open Spaces and Tree Management, the Lichfield Markets and Twinning activities. Read More...

Sheriff's Ride 2017 - Registration

Published: 7 Aug 17

2017 Sheriff's Ride - Registration Form now available Read More...

Job Vacancy - Town Clerk

Published: 1 Aug 17

Following the sudden and untimely death of Christopher Moulton, a vacancy has arisen for the position of Town Clerk and RFO at Lichfield City Council Read More...

Officers' report - July 2017

Published: 17 Jul 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Christopher Moulton 1963 - 2017

Published: 29 Jun 17

Charity Dog Walk 9 July 2017

Published: 16 Jun 17

Mayor and Sheriff's Charity Dog Walk Event Sunday 9 July in support of Guide Dogs for the Blind and Staffordshire Blood Bikes. Read More...

Officers' Report June 2017

Published: 14 Jun 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Annual Report 2016/17

Published: 24 May 17

The City Council has published its annual report for 2016/17 Read More...

New Civic Team 2017/18

Published: 16 May 17

The investiture of the new Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Sheriff took place at the Guildhall on 15 May in the presence of more than 130 guests. Read More...

Officers' Report - April 2017

Published: 19 Apr 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download Read More...

Notice of Election - Stowe Ward

Published: 27 Mar 17

Notice of Election - Stowe Ward Read More...

Vacancy - Councillor, Stowe Ward

Published: 2 Mar 17

A vacancy has arisen on the City Council following the resignation of Cllr M Thompson who represented the Stowe ward. Read More...

Officers' Report - March 2017

Published: 1 Mar 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Shrovetide Pancake Races - Entry Forms

Published: 26 Jan 17

Entry forms are now available for the Shrovetide Pancake races to be held at 12:00 on 28 February 2017. Read More...

Officers' Report - January 2017

Published: 25 Jan 17

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Mayor & Sheriff's Charity Fashion Show - would you like to be a model?

Published: 11 Jan 17

Mayor & Sheriff's Traditional Sunday Lunch

Published: 9 Jan 17

Mayor and Sherriff of Lichfield invite you to join them for a traditional Sunday Lunch in the historic Guildhall on 5 February 2017. Tickets £20 p/p Read More...

Christmas Opening Hours

Published: 23 Dec 16

Opening times over the Christmas period 2016 Read More...

Officers' Report - December 2016

Published: 29 Nov 16

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Market Stall Erection, Dismantling and Transport Tenders

Published: 17 Nov 16

TENDERS are invited for the erection, dismantling, transport and storage of stalls for the Lichfield Markets for a 5 year period commencing 1 January 2017. Read More...

Mayor & Sheriff's Charity Dinner Dance

Published: 10 Nov 16

The Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield request the pleasure of your company on Friday 25 November... Read More...

Christmas Lights Switch On - 27 November

Published: 7 Nov 16

Officers' Report - October 2016

Published: 24 Oct 16

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. Read More...

Public Consultation - Former Norgren Factory, Eastern Avenue

Published: 21 Oct 16

Public Consultation Thursday 3 November 2016 3.30 - 8.00pm Read More...

JOB VACANCY - MARKET OFFICER (Part Time, Two Posts)

Published: 14 Oct 16

The City Council is advertising two identical Market Officer posts, both part-time, arising from a review of the service. Salary Grade: £17,891 - £22,434 pro-rata. Read More...

Freedom Parade Photographs - DMS Whittington

Published: 11 Oct 16

Photographs of the Freedom Parade 28 September 2016 Read More...

FREEDOM PARADE - DMS WHITTINGTON 28 September 2016

Published: 12 Sep 16

Several hundred military personnel, accompanied by the Queens Division Band, Colour Party, Field Gun, armaments and local Cadets amongst others, will Parade through Lichfield City on Wednesday 28 September from 3.30pm in recognition of Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington being awarded the Freedom of the City of Lichfield, the highest honour that the City can bestow. Read More...

Officers' Report - September 2016

Published: 12 Sep 16

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download. The report includes updates from all of the City Council's main function areas including Civic matters, the Guildhall, Open Spaces and Tree Management, the Lichfield Market and Twinning activities Read More...

Sheriff's Ride Registration Form

Published: 8 Aug 16

Registration Forms for the 2016 Sheriff's Ride are now available... Read More...

VACANCIES: Premises Attendants – Guildhall, Lichfield

Published: 25 Jul 16

VACANCIES: Premises Attendants – Guildhall, Lichfield £7.90/hour Read More...

Officers' Report July 2016

Published: 21 Jul 16

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download Read More...

Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

Published: 18 Jul 16

The pre-submission consultation period of the Draft Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan has now begun. Please see our Neighbourhood Plan page for a copy of the document, supporting evidence and information regarding how you can submit your comments. Read More...

Officers' Report June 2016

Published: 15 Jun 16

The latest Officer Report compiled by Lichfield City Council is now available to view and download Read More...

Lichfield Farmers' Market 15th Anniversary

Published: 31 May 16

Lichfield’s popular monthly Farmers’ Market celebrates its 15th anniversary on Thursday 2 June. Read More...

New Civic Team 2016/17

Published: 17 May 16

The investiture of the new Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Sheriff took place at the Guildhall on 16 May in the presence of more than 100 guests. Read More...

Job Vacancy - Assistant Markets Officer

Published: 29 Apr 16

Officers' Report - April 2016

Published: 18 Apr 16

Lichfield City Council - Officers' Report April 2016 Read More...

Queens 90th Birthday Celebrations, 21 April 2016

Published: 12 Apr 16

There is a long and unbroken tradition in our country of celebrating Royal jubilees, weddings... Read More...

Job Vacancy - Premises Attendant

Published: 31 Mar 16

A vacancy has arisen for part time Premises Attendants at the Guildhall, Lichfield. Read More...

Officers' Report - March 2016

Published: 10 Mar 16

Lichfield City Council Officers report - March 2016 Read More...

Special Council Meeting - 15th Jan 2016

Published: 25 Jan 16

Members of Lichfield City Council gathered at the Guildhall on Friday 15 January for a special Council meeting. Read More...

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Published: 1 Dec 15

The traditional Christmas Lights switch-on ceremony was unfortunately cancelled. Read More...

Lichfield City Council grants for 2016-17

Published: 7 Oct 15

Clubs, societies and voluntary groups in the City of Lichfield are invited to apply to the City Council for a grant from the Council's 2016/2017 budget. Read More...

World Champion Ken - Shouts for Lichfield

Published: 29 Sep 15

Ken Knowles, Lichfield's Town Crier and a well-known figure around Lichfield; last week won the Central Otago World Invitational Town Crier Competition in New Zealand. Read More...

The Sheriff's Ride

Published: 5 Sep 15

This unique tradition dates from Queen Mary's Charter of 1553 in which Lichfield was separated from Staffordshire and made a 'City and County' with a right to appoint its own Sheriff. Read More...

New Mayor and Sheriff

Published: 20 May 15

Civic guests and dignitaries gathered at the Guildhall on 18 May for Lichfield City Council's annual meeting, at which the new Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Sheriff were elected for the ensuing year. Read More...

LICHFIELD COUNTRY MARKET - FIFTY YEARS TRADING AND STILL COUNTING!

Published: 5 Dec 14

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW DUE

Published: 23 Oct 14

Lichfield Official Twinning Weekend

Published: 30 Sep 14

Something to shout about on Festival Market Day

Published: 8 Jul 14

Swinfen Broun Challenge Trophy Bowls Match

Published: 3 Jul 14

Twinning hosts families needed

Published: 22 May 14

LICHFIELD

Published: 13 May 14

FREE EVENT - Saturday 14th December 11am - 12.30

Published: 9 Dec 13

LICHFIELD FARMERS' MARKET BATTERED BUT NOT BEATEN!!

Published: 8 Dec 13

LICHFIELD CITY FORUM

Published: 7 Nov 13

New information for a very old structure

Published: 26 Sep 13

Mayor and Sheriff's Charities

Published: 3 Jul 13

Great Wyrley Community Band In Concert For The Mayor and Sheriff

Published: 7 Jun 13

LICHFIELD

Published: 14 May 13

Excellent Turn out for the Shrovetide Pancake Races

Published: 18 Feb 13

SHROVETIDE PANCAKE RACES

Published: 23 Jan 13

Sheriff

Published: 9 Jan 13

MAYOR AND SHERIFF

Published: 14 Dec 12

Mayor's Carols For Christmas

Published: 12 Dec 12

MAYOR PRESENTS FRENCH POST BOX AND PLANTS GERMAN ROSES

Published: 6 Dec 12

LICHFIELD LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

Published: 4 Dec 12

Christmas Greetings from Limburg an der Lahn

Published: 4 Dec 12

Seasonal Greetings from the Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield

Published: 4 Dec 12

Village Green Battle won

Published: 12 Nov 12

Appeal on behalf of the Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday 11 November 2012

Published: 25 Oct 12

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW DUE

Published: 22 Oct 12

Midlands Co-operative Society put its hands in its pockets

Published: 15 Oct 12

Celebrity chef visits Lichfield Farmers

Published: 8 Oct 12

Celebrity Chef, James Martin

Published: 3 Oct 12

City Council to purchase Donegal House and Guildhall

Published: 12 Sep 12

Not so much a whitewash more a wash-out

Published: 23 Jul 12

Lichfield Farmers Mini Market

Published: 12 Jul 12

Re-creation of Jubilee Banner

Published: 30 May 12

Lichfield City Grants Awarded

Published: 28 May 12

Diamond Youth Concert to celebrate the Jubilee

Published: 23 May 12

LICHFIELD'S NEW CIVIC TEAM

Published: 21 May 12

Colourful Ken has Plenty to Shout About

Published: 24 Apr 12

Lichfield St George

Published: 24 Apr 12

Lichfield Farmers Mini Market

Published: 31 Mar 12

25 years' service for Lichfield Town Clerk

Published: 28 Feb 12

Shrovetide Fair and Pancake Races 2012

Published: 21 Feb 12

The Sheriff's Darwin Walk 2012

Published: 12 Feb 12

ROUTE RETHINK ON HS2

Published: 3 Dec 11

Lichfield Markets

Published: 2 Dec 11

LICHFIELD LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

Published: 25 Nov 11

THREE GENERATIONS, 60 YEARS SERVICE AND STILL TRADING!

Published: 2 Sep 11

You are invited to Samuel Johnson's 302nd Birthday party!

Published: 1 Sep 11

CITY WELCOME FOR GERMAN TWIN TOWN STUDENTS, JULY 2011

Published: 2 Aug 11

The Sheriff's Ride 10 September 2011

Published: 28 Jul 11

LICHFIELD FARMERS

Published: 3 Jun 11

LIMBURG LADIES EXPLORE SOCIAL FACILITIES AND WOMEN'S AMENITIES IN LICHFIELD ON EXCHANGE VISIT, MAY 2011

Published: 26 May 11

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT!!

Published: 19 May 11

Lichfield City Council

Published: 19 May 11

Easter marks a new beginning...

Published: 4 May 11

For England and Saint George

Published: 3 May 11

LICHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER TO EXHIBIT AT ARTS FESTIVAL IN FRENCH TWIN TOWN, MAY 2011

Published: 26 Apr 11

Mayor and Sheriff's Entertainment and Tea Party

Published: 28 Mar 11

A 'Pantastic' day in Lichfield for the Shrovetide Pancake races.

Published: 8 Mar 11

Lichfield City Celebrates St George's Day

Published: 5 Mar 11

Charity Walk

Published: 27 Jan 11

LICHFIELD ARTIST HAS OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT AT ARTS FESTIVAL IN FRENCH TWIN TOWN, MAY 2011

Published: 13 Jan 11

MARKET TRADER BIDS A FOND FAREWELL AFTER 42 YEARS

Published: 3 Dec 10

LICHFIELD LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

Published: 26 Nov 10

City Council continues pressure against High Speed rail line

Published: 22 Oct 10

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW DUE

Published: 12 Oct 10

Halloween Frite Nite Concert

Published: 12 Oct 10

LARKIN AND LICHFIELD

Published: 4 Oct 10

Celebrate Johnson's 301st Birthday with Tea and Cake!

Published: 14 Sep 10

Guildhall Lift installation

Published: 13 Sep 10

SHERIFF'S RIDE Saturday 4th September 2010

Published: 6 Sep 10

Swinfen Broun Challenge Trophy Bowls Match

Published: 13 Jul 10

Mayor and Sheriff's Charity Fundraising Events Programme

Published: 6 Jul 10

The Sheriff's Ride Tradition

Published: 2 Jul 10

UPS AND DOWNS AT THE GUILDHALL

Published: 22 Jun 10

Darwin Hall Opening

Published: 14 Jun 10

National recognition for Johnson Birthplace Museum

Published: 7 Jun 10

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR AND SHERIFF

Published: 18 May 10

Local Song Bird to sing for Charity

Published: 29 Mar 10

Family Fun at the Birthplace Museum this Easter Friday 2nd ? Sunday 18th April

Published: 26 Mar 10

Sunshine and Song for the Mayor

Published: 25 Mar 10

St George's Day Celebrations

Published: 19 Mar 10

HELP WANTED FOR NEW HALL

Published: 22 Feb 10

Free Valuation Day

Published: 29 Jan 10

Shrovetide and Pancake Races Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Published: 28 Jan 10

Darwin Walk

Published: 28 Jan 10

Clock Tower Red Alert

Published: 27 Jan 10

Johnson Birthplace helps to tell the story of the World

Published: 18 Jan 10

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Published: 9 Dec 09

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS FROM MARTIN RICHARD, THE MAYOR OF LICHFIELD'S GERMAN TWIN TOWN, LIMBURG AN DER LAHN

Published: 9 Dec 09

LICHFIELD COUNTRY MARKET CELEBRATES 45 YEARS AS MARKET TRADERS

Published: 25 Nov 09

Have you got hidden treasure?

Published: 14 Oct 09

Halloween Disco at the Guildhall

Published: 14 Oct 09

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW DUE

Published: 8 Oct 09

Charity Fashion Night - with a difference

Published: 6 Oct 09

JOHNSON AT 300

Published: 24 Sep 09

Starlight - Local Talent

Published: 10 Sep 09

TRADE IN GERMANY FOR A WEEK - ON LIMBURG

Published: 3 Sep 09

SHERIFF'S RIDE Saturday, 5th September 2009

Published: 28 Aug 09

LICHFIELD MARKET SQUARE, THE 'HUB' OF THE CITY

Published: 21 Aug 09

BBC WM GOES LIVE FROM LICHFIELD

Published: 23 Jul 09

Mayor and Sheriff

Published: 22 Jul 09

Saddle up for a traditional English ride - The Sheriff's Ride, Saturday, 5 September 2009

Published: 15 Jul 09

GOOD WEATHER FOR ANNUAL TROPHY BOWLS MATCH

Published: 14 Jul 09

TIMELY WORKS TO PRESERVE HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Published: 7 Jul 09

THE HAIRY BIKERS COME TO LICHFIELD!

Published: 30 Jun 09

Starlight - Local Talent

Published: 21 May 09

ALL THAT JAZZ

Published: 20 May 09

ELECTION OF MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR AND SHERIFF

Published: 12 May 09

OPERA COMES TO LICHFIELD MARKET SQUARE!

Published: 28 Apr 09

St George's Court

Published: 14 Apr 09

Barn Dance

Published: 13 Mar 09

Sheriff's Show at the Friary School

Published: 27 Feb 09

SELL OUT LITERARY DINNER IN LIMBURG TO CELEBRATE JOHNSON

Published: 3 Feb 09

Calling all Romantics...

Published: 13 Jan 09

City Council Objects to Development in Green Belt South of Lichfield

Published: 9 Jan 09

WALK THE DARWIN WALK...

Published: 7 Jan 09

What's it worth?

Published: 5 Jan 09

Can Lichfield be Britain's Favourite Market ?

Published: 17 Dec 08

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Published: 4 Dec 08

AND FROM LIMBURG.....

Published: 4 Dec 08

Lichfield Lights

Published: 28 Nov 08

OPERA COMES TO LICHFIELD MARKET SQUARE!

Published: 21 Nov 08

Lichfield Lights Up

Published: 14 Nov 08

Big Band Sounds at the Guildhall

Published: 4 Nov 08

MARKETS WITCH HUNT

Published: 4 Nov 08

LICHFIELD FARMERS' MARKET GOES TO LIMBURG

Published: 23 Oct 08

LIMBURG COUNCIL TRAINEES 2 WEEK PLACEMENT IN LICHFIELD

Published: 21 Oct 08

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW DUE

Published: 10 Oct 08

Eat, Drink and Make Merry for Charity

Published: 23 Sep 08

Performed by INTIMATE THEATRE:

Published: 15 Sep 08

Sheriff's Ride 2008

Published: 10 Sep 08

Johnson Birthday Celebrations Saturday, 20 September 2008 299 YEARS OLD TODAY!

Published: 10 Sep 08

Feelin' Funky?

Published: 9 Sep 08

THE SHERIFF'S RIDE 6th September 2008

Published: 28 Aug 08

TRADE ON LIMBURG'S GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR A WEEK

Published: 8 Aug 08

LIMBURG EXTENDS WARM WELCOME TO RUGELEY POWER STATION BRASS BAND

Published: 31 Jul 08

Mayor and Sheriff's Charities

Published: 17 Jul 08

THE SWINFEN BROUN CHALLENGE TROPHY

Published: 10 Jul 08

Queen

Published: 10 Jul 08

Mayor and Sheriff's Charities

Published: 5 Jul 08