Elford
Welcome
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Elford is a pretty village on the banks of the River Tame, in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. It is close to the A513 and a short trip from Lichfield and Tamworth. The village has a mixture of older and newer houses, with over 30 new homes currently being built; with the surrounding farms and outlying properties there are around 300 households and 650 people. Elford, which began as ‘Elver-ford’, dates back hundreds of years. The centre of the village has been designated a conservation area. There are several historic buildings including St Peter’s Church which was built in the 14th century. The manor of Elford is no more, but a part of it survives as The Walled Garden, which has been created and maintained by local volunteers. The village is well known in the area for its community spirit. There is a modern Village Hall, used for meetings of local groups, a weekly coffee morning and post office, a variety of events and for wedding receptions and other celebrations. There is also a historic pub, The Crown. Local amenities for families include the Howard Primary School, a thriving friendly and happy school. Places are currently available for new pupils. The large sports field hosts football and cricket teams, and a children’s playground.
Contribute This website is maintained for the people of Elford by the Parish Council, and on here you will find details of what the Council does, who your Councillors are, and what they do to for Elford. Please contact us if you have events which you wish us to mention, to send photos of recent events in the village, or to make suggestions for our site. |
Upcoming Events
Monday December 11, 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM Parish Council Meeting - Shakespeare Room |
Village News
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Playground temporarily closed for repair
2023-12-06 18:40:00The playground is temporarily closed for repair.
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Road closure - The Beck
2023-11-29 13:34:51Road closed - The Beck from the 29th November 2023.
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Highway Drainage Works
2023-11-17 17:40:1121st November - Traffic lights at the junction of The Shrubbery and Burton Road for Highway...
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Road Closure - Fisherwick Road, Whittington
2023-11-10 22:04:05Fisherwick Road closed 13th-15th November (see attached...
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Your Parish Council needs YOU!
2023-11-07 21:13:03If you are interested in village matters and want to make a difference this could be an...
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Road closure - The Square
2023-10-30 16:01:42Surface dressing programme 30th October-3rd November. Access will be maintained to premises and...