Elford
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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, and with the surrounding farms these comprise around 290 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. Elford has good facilities for a small village and there is a varied and interesting social calendar. There is a modern Village Hall, used for meetings of local groups, a weekly coffee morning, 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. Unfortunately there is no longer a bus service, although a shared taxi runs twice a week to Tamworth. The large sports field hosts football and cricket teams, and an excellent children’s playground.
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Village News
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Lichfield city centre survey
2022-05-12 13:55:09Lichfield District Council is currently seeking residents’ opinions before approaching...
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Block unwanted calls
2022-05-03 13:40:46Staffordshire County Council Call Blocker Devices For Vulnerable Residents If you know a...
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Interested in helping to reduce waste in the region?
2022-04-20 08:53:41Waste Savvy Staffs Project: Volunteers are needed to talk to people about ways they can help...
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New Councillor, April 2022
2022-04-12 11:38:31Elford Parish Council are pleased to report that Becky Delderfield has been co-opted as a Member...
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Community use of the Playground
2022-03-23 09:41:40As residents will know, exciting improvements are planned for the playground, with new equipment...
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Road naming ideas
2022-03-08 12:23:24Thank you to all those who suggested names for the new roads to be built in Elford. The most...