Temporary Road Closure – The Shrubbery, Elford
Staffordshire County Council highways have issued a temporary road closure notice for The Shrubbery, Elford on 3rd – 4th November to remove a dead tree.
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Temporary Road Closure – Fisherwick Road
Staffordshire County Council Highways have issued a temporary road closure for Fisherwick Road, Whittington on 22nd October 2025 to carry out utility repair and maintenance.
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Temporary Road Closure – Fisherwick Road, Whittington
Staffordshire County Council have issued a temporary road closure notice for Fisherwick Road, Whittington on 15th December 2025, due to utility repair and maintenance repair.
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Parking for The Howard Primary School
The Howard Primary School have created a Park and Stride information page on their website.
This information aims to offer you alternative areas of the village for parking and highlights some
safe walkways where children can enjoy the beginning and end of their school day.
Help Shape the Future of Local Government in Staffordshire
Central Government wants to see all councils in shire areas including Staffordshire replaced with fewer councils known as unitary councils, which are responsible for all services in their area. This is known as Local Government Reorganisation.
This is a unique opportunity to rethink how local government can best meet your future needs and aspirations in Staffordshire. Local Government Reorganisation gives us the opportunity to innovate and create effective, high-quality public services for the people of Southern and Mid Staffordshire.
If you want more information on Local Government Reorganisation please visit your council website.
Why your views matter
We want to make sure your council works better for you and your community. To do that, we need to hear what’s important to you.
Your feedback will help us shape a new plan for how local government works in Staffordshire. Over the autumn, we’ll use what you tell us to build a clearer picture and prepare a final proposal to share with the Government later this year.
We want to hear what’s important to you
What are the most pressing issues you face, and how can local government help create the future you deserve? This is where your voice matters.
Although many of us use council services daily, we might not often think about how local government is organised – and that’s perfectly okay! Whether you’re an expert on local government or just learning about it, we want to hear from everyone.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Road Closure – Peggs Lane
Staffordshire County Council have issued a road closure for Peggs Lane 11th – 15th August 2025 to carry out highway improvement works.
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Road Closure – Brickhouse Lane
Staffordshire County Council Highways will be carrying out multiple road closures required for mobile Road Master works.
Brickhouse Lane will be closed 14th – 18th July 2025
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Parish Council Meeting – Monday 9th June 2025
The next Parish Council meeting will be held Monday 9th June 2025, 7pm at Elford Village Hall
Lichfield District Council secures over £120,000 to boost rural business growth
Lichfield District Council has secured £120,261 from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), administered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to support the growth and diversification of rural businesses across the district.
This capital funding is now open for Expressions of Interest, enabling micro and small rural enterprises to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £30,000. Successful applicants must provide at least 30% match funding and complete all spending by 31 March 2026.
The funding aims to support small-scale investment projects that develop new products, services, or facilities with a wider economic benefit to the local community. It is particularly suited to farm businesses looking to diversify their income and other small enterprises seeking to grow sustainably.
Councillor Richard Holland, Cabinet Member for High Street & Economic Development at Lichfield District Council said: “We’ve already seen how Rural England Prosperity Funding can spark innovation, whether that’s enabling a local catering business to expand into rural markets or supporting the creation of a new nature trail that attracts more visitors to our countryside.
“Lichfield District Council is fully committed to backing our rural economy. These communities are vital to the character and strength of the district, and this fund is a key part of ensuring they can thrive, innovate, and continue to play a central role in our local economic success.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Small businesses (less than 50 employees and under £10.2m turnover)
- Registered charities
- Sole traders and partnerships (with HMRC UTRs)
- Parish councils, public sector bodies, and educational institutions
Applicants must be located within a rural area as defined by DEFRA. A step-by-step guide is available online via the Magic Map Application to help determine location eligibility.
How to Apply
The Expression of Interest window runs from Monday 2 June to Friday 27 June 2025. Interested parties will be able to apply via a dedicated online portal.
For more information visit Community and business funding – Rural England Prosperity Funding – Now open
For questions or support, contact the Lichfield District Council Policy Team at: policyandstrategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Branston Bridge on track to reopen next month
Work to reinforce Branston Bridge, so it can open to traffic, remains on track to complete next month.
Over the last few weeks, crews excavated the road on the southern part of the bridge and poured in two layers of concrete to create the strengthening saddle.
They also worked with utility services to safely remove an old disused cast iron pipe from the bridge.
The team additionally trimmed back some of the bramble growth to clear the path during the school half-term holiday.
As you can see in the above picture, particular care is being taken to install a support system for the high-pressure water main running through the bridge.
The next couple of weeks will see the highways team continue to excavate the final part of the bridge so that the last strip of the concrete saddle can be created.
The bridge remains on track to reopen on 10 July.
