Kerry Dove

... £1,475,534 of strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding was approved for twelve applicants to support various infrastructure projects across the district.

...to enhance biodiversity, the Cabinet agreed in principle to lease six sections of Lichfield District Council land for 40 years to LWMTS Limited for the creation of mini nature reserves, delegating final decisions and lease content agreement to specific Cabinet Members and officers, subject to consultation and budget approval.

...the Cabinet discussed and approved the Quarter 2 2025/2026 Performance Report, encompassing the Lichfield District 2050 Strategy Delivery Plan outturn and Key Performance Indicators.

...to address financial monitoring for 2025/26, the Cabinet of Lichfield reviewed a report, recommended to Council the addition of the 2026/27 Extended Producer Responsibility Revenue Grant to the MTFS for funding the Joint Waste Service, recommended a new capital project for the St. John’s community facility, approved the establishment of a Social Value Fund, delegated approval of Social Value Fund awards, and noted the decision to not participate in a business rates pool for 2026/27.

...to approve the Council Taxbase for 2026/27 at 42,132.4, approve an exemption related to the second homes and empty homes policy, note the estimated Council Tax and Business Rates Collection Fund surpluses for 2025/26, and delegate authority to complete and update financial documents.