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@Lichfield_DC @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen It also says 1.5m from a drop curb, which is where? Shall I remind you that you wanted to get rid of chairs and tables Thursday-Sunday originally? That was fun to question.

@Lichfield_DC @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen 1.5 is a guideline not legislation and is up to the local authorities to manage. Pedestrianised areas in the city has been a shambles in implementation, thus the balls up of this as well.

Hey @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen The local council is taking chairs & tables away from hospitality in Lichfield. Isn’t it great when local government support thier local high street!!First retail is gone, now hospitality! #screwbusinesses

@Lichfield_DC @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen The legislation states that a local authority can charge up to £500, which is where you originally started at until queried by us and other businesses. You do not have the high street interest at heart unless you have made direct contributions to thier wellbeing.

@melbsinlich @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen We don't charge a fee for this, and the license is valid for two years after application. You can find full detail and apply for your free licence on our website ➡️ lichfielddc.gov.uk/licensing-perm… If you need any further support, please contact us licensing@lichfielddc.gov.uk

@Lichfield_DC @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen You don’t charge a fee for this because we pointed out to your team that most had already paid for planning applications at a high cost to businesses based on LDCs recommendations to do so. Legislation has changed, understanding that, but someone decided to start at £500.

@DarloDaveyJ @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen What’s more ridiculous is that 1.5 metre rule applied to Bird street that is zoned pedestrian. The rules say must have 1.5 metres clear of the drop curb to enable people to safely pass. This applies to roads, not pedestrian areas with “no” drop curb.

@melbsinlich @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen How ridiculous, one of the real positives coming out of lockdown was the relaxation of these rules that gave Lichfield a real European feel with outdoor seating for cafes and bars, better to focus their ban on all the cars and lorries using the centre as a thoroughfare

Thanks to @DaveR_Lichfield for agreeing to come out and meet us. What say you @Lichfield_DC ???

@janice_ianp @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen @DaveR_Lichfield I wholly recommend reporting these LDC clowns to the ombudsman lgo.org.uk/how-to-complain

@janice_ianp @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen @DaveR_Lichfield I almost feel targeted.

@janice_ianp @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen @DaveR_Lichfield All businesses in town are done with LDC. I’ve never seen such disgust for their lack of organisational skills and bullying tactics. No one in the offices ever ring or email back. If it wasn’t for @Douglas_Pullen I would have gone to the media long ago. But I’m done.

@janice_ianp @LichfieldLive @birmingham_live @BBCNews @bbcmtd @Douglas_Pullen @DaveR_Lichfield Fought once. Fought twice and now a third time. #bullying #bullies #disorganised #overit #destroythehighstreet Will have to ring Dave Robertson. Won’t have much of a business district to represent soon.

@JoanneGrange I tried reading this as an audio… wow. Intense

2024 in books… With the intention of hitting 60 books this year (30NF/30F) and being more discerning in my reading. A year long 🧵… 1. How They Broke Britain, James O’Brien. This should be required reading in this GE year where we will be bombarded with dubious information.

@JoanneGrange I thought I’d eaten too much cheese near bed time

Why is there a blue virtually naked chap on a plate of fruit?? #openingceremony

Fuse Festival this weekend Love live music? Love great drinks? Love street food? Love community groups? Love free thangs in life? Get yourself over to Beacon Park this weekend Live❤️Love❤️Life❤️

@DaveR_Lichfield Jesus I feel optimistic. God I hope this works out.

Isn't this photo brilliant?! More than 400 dedicated and committed people all gathered together and ready to change our country.

@DaveR_Lichfield Again… We are So excited for change… bring it on

Friday's daily update

@DaveR_Lichfield congratulations Dave. Change is in the wind

With #lichfieldpride coming up & some #prides just gone,we support #pride We created our #cafe to be safe for all, no matter who you are,what #rainbow you come from or where you’re going. If you want a spray of glitter on your latte,to make you sparkle all day long, just ask