Lichfield set to benefit from £1.47 million for 12 major infrastructure projects
A number of community projects across Lichfield district are set to benefit from major funding allocations. Lichfield District Council has awarded funding for 12 infrastructure projects across the district totaling £1.47 million.
The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is charged to developers when new housing is built.
The money is then reinvested back into the community to support projects in the area.
In total £1,659,000 was available to be allocated to projects, however, only £1,475,534 has been allocated.
The remaining £183,466 that hasn’t been allocated in this time will be rolled over to the next bidding window which will open in Spring 2026.
The 12 projects will fund new and improved sports facilities and play areas to community spaces, cultural venues.
The projects receiving funding include:
£500,000 to Streethay Parish Council towards the delivery of Streethay Community Centre
£200,000 to Chasetown Football Club towards the delivery of the Changing Room project
£105,000 to Burntwood Rugby Club towards the delivery of pitch enhancement and maintenance
£99,454 to Fazeley Town Council towards the delivery of the Victory Terrace Play Area
£80,000 to Burntwood Dragons and Phoenix Football Club towards the delivery of the conversion of disused changing facilities to a seated café area along with a toilet facility.
£75,000 to South Staffordshire College towards the delivery of the Lichfield College Art Gallery
£60,000 to Lichfield Hockey Club towards the delivery of the pitch resurfacing
£36,000 to Lichfield Sports Club and Vale View Crown Green Bowling Club towards the delivery of constructing a Crown Green Bowling Green
£14,500 to Elford Boys Football Club towards the delivery of the Elford Sports field Car Park
£3,000 to Wiggington and Hopwas Parish Council towards the delivery of the Hopwas defibrillator project
£2,580 to Kings Bromley Bowling Club towards the delivery of the Path Renewal and Green reboarding
An additional £300,000 has been approved in principle for a new pump track at Chasewater, subject to final confirmation of location and land ownership.
Councillor Richard Cox, cabinet member for community and public protection said: “I am delighted to see the number of clubs that we are awarding a significant amount of money to, well over £400,000, into youth opportunities, those that are supporting those children who are participating.
"I think it sends a clear message that there is a lot out there in terms of sports groups and so forth that are really doing an absolutely sterling amount of work with our young people.”
Councillor Alex Farrell, cabinet member for housing and local plan, said: “Investing in our communities is one of the most important things we can do to ensure Lichfield District continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.
“These projects will deliver real benefits for residents, creating opportunities for people to be active, supporting community connections, enhancing local facilities and providing spaces that bring people together.
"It’s fantastic to see funding from development being reinvested back into the district to support local priorities and improve quality of life for our communities.”
