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Continue reading →: STARMER SAYS NO TO BUILDING ON OUR COUNTRYSIDE!
BAG STRIKE TEAM: WE HAVE THE PRIME MINISTER ON OUR SIDE! On March 30, Keir Starmer visited Shropshire and sent a clear message to the West Midlands: “We don’t want to build on the countryside.” https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/prime-minister-we-will-build-new-homes-says-starmer-as-he-launches-campaign-in-west-midlands-6528536 The Message to Lichfield Council: Are you listening? The Prime Minister has made it…
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Continue reading →: BAG STRIKE TEAM: THE FIGHT INTENSIFIES! 🛡️📢
It’s been a massive week for the Burntwood Action Group, and we’ve been working overtime to ensure the Planning Portal is hit with the hard TRUTH. Here is the latest from the front lines: 1. THE HIGHWAYS “SMOKING GUN” 🚗🚫National Highways have come back with a “No Objection,” but we’ve…
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Continue reading →: A Huge Apology to Our Crafty Community! 🧶🙏
We want to say a massive “sorry” to everyone who has been waiting for information on where to get wool, where to drop off finished poppies, or where to find the pattern. We haven’t been ignoring you! Our small team has been working around the clock on the Wrong Time,…
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Continue reading →: JOIN THE RESISTANCE: LICHFIELD MUST STAND FIRM!
BAG STRIKE TEAM: WE ARE NOT ALONE! Across the country, councils are declaring a “Declaration of War” against the plan to bulldoze our Green Belt. From Hertfordshire to Buckinghamshire, local leaders are saying NO to “top-down” housing targets that destroy our towns. The National Stand: Sky News has reported that…
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Continue reading →: Highfields Road – Planning Objection Template
This template is designed to help you and your neighbours structure a formal objection against the application from Cameron Homes for Highfields Road, see the following link: Remember, individual letters are MUCH more powerful than identical copies, so please add your own personal experiences or specific local knowledge to the…
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Continue reading →: 🧶 WOW, BURNTWOOD! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! 🧶
We wanted to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has picked up their needles and started knitting poppies for our 2026 Armistice Day display. The response so far has been nothing short of excellent! Watching the “poppy pile” grow is inspiring, but we can’t…
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Continue reading →: The Fight for Hammerwich: 430 Homes Proposed for Highfields Road Green Belt
The news we all feared has been confirmed. Cameron Homes has officially submitted a formal planning application to Lichfield District Council. Their goal? To build a sprawling development of 430 houses on the precious Green Belt land situated between Highfields Road and the M6 Toll. If you’ve walked past the…
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Continue reading →: We Need You to Help Burntwood Bloom: Why We’re Knitting Thousands of Poppies for 2026
For years, the Burntwood Action Group has proudly displayed thousands of poppies to honor those who served. However, as our old plastic poppies begin to fade, we’ve decided it’s time for a change—one that is more sustainable, more personal, and crafted right here in our community. The Vision Our goal…
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Continue reading →: Your Town, Your Voice: Join Us This February
Burntwood is more than just a spot on a map; it’s our home. But as many of you know, our local landscape is facing significant changes with upcoming planning applications that could impact our Green Belt forever. The Burntwood Action Group (BAG) is a team of volunteers dedicated to protecting…
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Continue reading →: Standing Up for Burntwood: Why We Need You on Our Committee
For years, the Burntwood Action Group has been the “engine room” for local residents who want to see our town grow responsibly—without sacrificing the vital Green Belt land that defines our community. Today, we are at a crossroads. The Challenge Ahead We are expecting two significant planning applications to arrive…











