Residents are being consulted on which services matter most and where spending should be prioritised as Lichfield District Council plans its budget for 2027/28. The annual budget consultation offers the public the chance to influence spending across more than 60 services, including parks, leisure, housing, waste management, planning, and business support.
For an average household, approximately £3.88 per week of their council tax contributes to services provided by Lichfield District Council. While the council collects council tax for various organisations, it retains about 9% of the total bill, with the remaining 91% allocated to bodies such as Staffordshire County Council, the police, fire services, and parish councils.
Councillor Rob Strachan, Cabinet Member for Finance and Commissioning, emphasised the importance of resident feedback. "Every year we have important decisions to make about how we use the money available to us and where we prioritise spending," he stated. "With the cost of delivering services continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever that we understand what matters most to our residents."
The consultation invites suggestions on whether services should be protected, increased, or reduced, and asks residents about the value for money they receive. It also provides an opportunity to propose alternative ways the council could manage its budget or deliver services.
The consultation is open until Wednesday 18 November. Residents can find more information and submit their feedback on the Lichfield District Council website. The feedback received will be a key consideration in the council’s budget-setting process for 2027/28.
