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That's all for our
#LocalElections2023
coverage today.
Thanks to everyone for their kind comments and following a huge day in local politics with us - it's been a day which has seen our website audience rocket to whole new levels!
The
#LocalElections2023
result means no overall control - the first time the Conservatives haven't held control of Lichfield District Council since they were outnumbered at the local elections in 1995.
Chef
@tom_chef1
hails "enormity of the achievement" after Lichfield restaurant
@rest_upstairs
becomes first in Staffordshire to achieve a Michelin Star
Whittington and Streethay ward results for Lichfield District Council sees seats go to Claire Booker (Lab), Andrew Rushton (Lib Dem) and Richard Holland (Cons)
#LocalElections2023
So after the final votes have been counted (and recounted!), it means that Lichfield District Council is now made up of:
* 23 Conservatives
* 17 Labour
* 7 Lib Dems
#LocalElections2023
St John's ward at Lichfield District Council seats won by Jeyan Anketell (Lab), Rosemary Harvey Coggins (Lab), and John Smith (Lib Dem) elected to Lichfield District Council
#LocalElections2023
Partnership sees men serving time at
@HMPSwinfenHall
in Lichfield work with
@LichfieldRe_Cyc
charity to bring neglected bikes back to use for key workers