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Lichfield Live Open Search Pupils in Lichfield and Burntwood cannot be left behind by lack of access to computers or broadband during lockdown, councillor says Share this: Pupils across Lichfield and Burntwood cannot be left behind due to a lack of access to home learning, a councillor has said. Cllr Sue Woodward Cllr Sue Woodward, leader of Burntwood Town Council, made her comments as most children continue to be forced to home educate due to the coronavirus lockdown. Many teachers are now using online lessons or work set by teachers via the internet in order to educate pupils. But...

Lichfield Live Open Search Council leader joins calls for more support for hospitality and tourism industry hit by Tier 3 restrictions Share this: The leader of Lichfield District Council has joined other local authority chiefs from across Staffordshire in writing to the Prime Minister asking for more support for the hospitality and tourism industries. The Government confirmed yesterday (17th December) that the county would remain in Tier 3 restrictions, meaning pubs, bars and restaurants can only operate as takeaways. Other hospitality and tourism businesses will also remain shutte...

Share this: The leader of the Labour group at Lichfield District Council says he backs a decision to freeze allowances for councillors – but says he was “disappointed” not to be consulted on a motion put forward by the Conservative leader. Cllr Steve Norman The proposal to suspend any increases in the money awarded to councillors was approved by the local authority last night. It had been put forward by council leader Cllr Doug Pullen – but his opposite number, Cllr Steve Norman, said the motion should not have been treated as a party political issue. “We accept that this [the pay f...