Lichfield District Council Services during national lockdown

We are really pleased that nearly all of Lichfield District Council services will continue to operate as normal during the national lockdown but there are some changes that we have had to make

·       Waste collection services will continue to operate as normal and Staffordshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lichfield and Burntwood will remain open.

·       Streetscene and grounds maintenance teams will continue to work to ensure the district remains clean, tidy and well presented.

·       Parks and playgrounds will remain open to support physical activity and mental wellbeing but visitors must adhere to social distancing guidance.

·       Organised sports – football, tennis, golf, bowls etc. cannot now take place. Outdoor gym equipment and skate parks cannot be used during the lockdown.

·       Face to face sessions organised by Active Lichfield including the Getin2it project have been suspended but the Healthy at Home programme has been re-launched - www.activelichfield.co.uk/healthyathome/

·       Burntwood and Friary Grange Leisure Centres will be closed. More details regarding the closure arrangements can be found at: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/lockdown-2.0/. Burntwood Leisure Centre will re-open as soon as permitted by government but Friary Grange will remain closed throughout December to allow for repair works to be continued.

·       The Visitor Information Desk at St Mary’s will be closed. More information is available at - www.visitlichfield.co.uk/

Support for businesses and residents will continue throughout the national lockdown.  The Council’s customer service reception is closed to visitors but the majority of council services can be accessed online at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk.

The telephone contact number for customer services is 01543 308000 and for council tax and housing benefit 01543 308900.

Covid-19 information and guidance is also available at https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/coronavirus. Regular updates will also be provided on social media.