Highways newsletters
Staffordshire County Council issues eight highways newsletters per month, a newsletter for every district and borough. These newsletters highlight the latest highways stories across the county, and how the county council is fixing more roads, and emphasises local works that really make a difference to residents. We’re keen that as many residents sign up to them as possible, and this is where you can help. You can encourage them to sign up to the newsletters here, to make sure they get the latest updates straight to their email inbox.
Revamped pothole reporting system
The way people report potholes and other highways issues in Staffordshire has been completely revamped. Our ReportIt system has undergone a complete transformation to make it easier for residents to report highways issues.
Lichfield’s on-demand ‘LinkUp’ transport service trial expands to help more commuters
Lichfield District Council is pleased to announce an extension to the operating hours for LinkUp, its
on-demand community transport service. Launched in December 2024 in partnership with transport specialists WeMove, LinkUp is designed to connect villages across the district without existing public transport links to Lichfield city and Burntwood town centres. Following positive community feedback, from Monday 28 April to Friday 6 June the service will trial running from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday—making it easier for commuters, students and shoppers to access amenities.
The service is £3 per journey, free for children aged 11 and under and concessionary bus pass holders and allows residents to book a ride on the LinkUp app and be picked up from their nearest virtual bus stop.
A spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said: “The response to LinkUp has been encouraging and we are delighted to extend the service hours to offer residents even more flexibility. LinkUp is easy to use and whether it’s for work, education, appointments, or meeting up with friends, this extension gives our rural communities greater access to our high streets. “For many people the service is their only direct link to Lichfield and Burntwood and we’re proudt o support them.”
To book a journey:
Download the LinkUp app on Google Play or the App store
Or call 0808 134 6632, Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm. Standard call charges apply.
Whilst you can pay by cash on board, all journeys must be booked in advance. If you want to pay by cash, just select 'pay on board' when booking and pay the driver as you board.
LinkUp is a six-month pilot scheme, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
For full information and FAQs please visit linkup.lichfielddc.gov.uk .
Emergency Alerts
The government is launching a new Emergency Alerts system this summer, which will warn people on their mobile phone or tablet if there’s a danger to life nearby, such as severe flooding, fires, public health emergencies or a terror attack and will include advice about how to stay safe. Councils are encouraged to raise awareness of the initiative through their communication channels ahead of the national launch
For further details see: link
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