Community projects across Lichfield District are set to benefit from a major investment after councillors approved more than £1.4 million in funding to support local facilities, sports clubs and community spaces.
The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is collected from developers and reinvested into local infrastructure to help communities grow and thrive.
A total of £1,475,534 has been allocated to projects across the district. The investment will support improvements that benefit residents of all ages — from new and improved sports facilities and play areas to community spaces, cultural venues and life-saving equipment.
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 pitch enhancement and maintenance
- £99,454 to Fazeley Town Council towards the Victory Terrace Play Area
- £80,000 to Burntwood Dragons and Phoenix Football Club to convert disused changing facilities into a seated café area with toilet facilities
- £75,000 to South Staffordshire College towards the Lichfield College Art Gallery
- £60,000 to Lichfield Hockey Club for pitch resurfacing
- £36,000 to Lichfield Sports Club and Vale View Crown Green Bowling Club to construct a Crown Green Bowling Green
- £14,500 to Elford Boys Football Club for the Elford Sports Field car park
- £3,000 to Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council for the Hopwas defibrillator project
- £2,580 to Kings Bromley Bowling Club for path renewal and green reboarding
In addition, £300,000 has been approved in principle for a new pump track at Chasewater, subject to final confirmation of location and land ownership.
The funding follows a competitive application process, with projects assessed on community need, deliverability and alignment with local priorities.
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. – Councillor Alex Farrell, Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan
The successful projects reflect a wide range of community priorities, including improving access to sport and recreation, supporting inclusive facilities, enhancing cultural opportunities and strengthening local infrastructure.
Funding agreements will now be finalised with successful applicants, with projects expected to progress over the coming months. A further funding round is expected to open later this year, giving more organisations the opportunity to apply for support.
