Tamworth Blog

Tamworth Police are appealing for the driver of a car involved in a collision to come forward.

The incident which happened in Leedham Avenue at around 10.30am on Tuesday October 27.

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The female driver did stop at the scene but didn’t leave any details.

Police are now urging the woman to contact PC Karen Green at Tamworth Police Station on 0300 123 44 55.

Some of the items found in Saxon Hoard - Pic: portableantiquities

Bringing the Staffordshire Hoard back to the Midlands and maybe even Tamworth has today, looked a realistic possibility after the entire hoard was today valued at £3.285 million by a treasure valuation committee, appointed by the British Museum.

The 1,600 piece hoard which was discovered just outside Lichfield is the largest discovery of Anglo-Saxon Gold and the value of the find will be split between Terry Herbert who discovered the hoard and Fred Johnson who owns the farm where it was discovered.

This valuation has encouraged Staffordshire County Council that the hoard will be able to be bought back to the county with them vowing to ensure that this unique treasure will benefit future generations of Mercians.

County Councillor Atkins said:

“The committee needs to be thanked for coming to such a prompt decision. Deciding on the value such an incomparable find will have been a task of astonishing complexity. However I am convinced that their finding is fair to all parties.

“Our priority now is to make sure that the Hoard has a permanent home in the region and benefits as many people as possible. More importantly it will act as a catalyst to bring greater understanding and appreciation of the ancient kingdom of Mercia which had Staffordshire at its heart. This is requires commitment and imagination, but can bring great rewards.”

“We are working with our partners to achieve this, including the councils of Lichfield, Tamworth, Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent.”

A windfarm

A village hall in Clifton Campville was home to a lively debate last week at the Village Hall in Clifton Campville just outside Tamworth.

Over a hundred local residents took part in the lively debate that was organised by Clifton Campville and Harlaston Parish Councils on behalf of County Councillor Matthew Ellis, the areas County Councillor.  The lively debate which saw over 100 residents discuss the the proposals for a new find farm near Haunton, heard criticism over the lack of public awarenesses earlier this year of a previous application for a wind speed test mast in preparation for the Wind Turbines proposal.

Matthew Ellis, County Councillor for the area said he was pleased about the turnout and the wider public awareness,

“I wrote to homes in Harlaston, Clifton Campville and Haunton because I think it’s crucial that local people are made aware of these major plans. Whilst I broadly support renewable energy, at 400 ft in height these four wind turbines would dominate the countryside for miles and miles. They would be visible from both Lichfield and Tamworth and would dwarf the magnificent spire and flying buttresses of the historic St Andrews Church at Clifton Campville.

“And during construction, with the longest loads being 150 ft in length and the heaviest weighing an immense 165 tonnes, I fear the damage to the local roads and countryside would be irreparable”.

During the meeting a vote was taken which unanimously supported opposing the plans when they are formally submitted to Lichfield District Council which is expected to be early 2010.

The company Prowind who plan to build the four wind turbines said on November 18 that they were to hold a public exhibition showcasing their proposals at the church hall in Haunton on Thursday December 3 from 2pm to 7pm.