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Lichfield Live Open Search Work of volunteers and businesses during coronavirus crisis applauded in Christmas message by leader of Lichfield District Council Doug Pullen The work of volunteers and businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood during the coronavirus has been hailed by the leader of Lichfield District Council. Doug Pullen Cllr Doug Pullen used his Christmas message to highlight the efforts of locals during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the community spirit had shown why Lichfield and Burntwood were great places to live. “After what has been an incredibly challenging ye...

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...