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Lichfield & Tamworth Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber Patrons


Contact: Chris Brewerton T: 0845 6036650


Curtain comes back


up on historic theatre The 130-year-old Tamworth Assembly Rooms has reopened after a £5m project to extend, refurbish and modernise the theatre. Tamworth Assembly Rooms was first proposed


in 1887 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and was opened two years later. Since then, the theatre has continuously


entertained the people of Tamworth and beyond, but in recent years it had become apparent that a significant refurbishment was needed to ensure it could survive for another 130 years. The refurbishment project has brought the


venue into the 21st Century, while at the same time enhancing and restoring the historic features of the building. This has included a complete change of the internal layout, apart from the main auditorium, to create a building with more space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Extensions to the side and rear have created a new multi-use space with a bar, a café, a studio/ green room space and extended and improved back stage facilities. The building has also been modernised


throughout with upgraded acoustics, heating and lighting, improved disabled access and more toilet facilities. It will also be the new home to an extended Tamworth Information Centre, which will be relocating from Marmion House. Local councillor Jeremy


Oates said: “The aim of the £5m transformation has been to ensure the Assembly Rooms is fit for 2020’s audiences and will mark a new era of leisure and


entertainment for the people of Tamworth and beyond.” The new café bar at Tamworth Assembly


Rooms has been dedicated to the memory of a former councillor, Steve Claymore (pictured), in a lasting tribute of the major part he played in the refurbishment project. The café bar has been named the Claymore Lounge. Mr Claymore died a year ago at the age of 62, after a short illness. He was the borough council’s cabinet member


for heritage and growth at the time, a remit which had seen him championing the local economy for almost a decade. This included the significant £6.2m project to


create the new Enterprise Quarter in the Corporation Street area of the town, encompassing the creation of Tamworth Enterprise Centre and the redevelopment of Tamworth Assembly Rooms. Council deputy chief executive Anica Goodwin


said: “The idea for the name of the Claymore Lounge came from members of staff who felt it would be a fitting honour for Steve, who was instrumental in the refurbishment of the theatre. “Dedicating the café bar to his memory is a


lovely tribute to the part he played in preserving this historic building for future generations of Tamworth.


54 CHAMBERLINK March 2020


Bypass construction moves to next phase


A multi-million-pound road scheme which will ease congestion in Lichfield is moving towards completion following a major engineering project to install a new railway bridge. The construction of the final section of the


£17.5m Lichfield Southern Bypass is now progressing, following the installation of the new bridge in a four-day operation at the beginning of the year. The scheme will connect the A5127 Birmingham Road with the A5206 London Road and following the completion of the bridge, a section of road will be built to link with a housing development and new primary school. Staffordshire County Council’s economic


growth leader Mark Winnington said: “The final section of the Lichfield Southern Bypass is vital for the city’s future growth – reducing congestion in the city centre, enabling development and helping to attract future investment. “The scheme is progressing well and this is


another example of the county council and partners delivering a major development project on schedule and is a hugely encouraging start to the new year.” The project is being funded by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership, the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the Department for Transport and developers.


Chris Loughran, deputy chairman of the


Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), said: “The Lichfield Southern Bypass is an extremely important development for the city and to see it progress to the final stages is fantastic. Alongside reducing traffic in the area, the bypass will bring exciting opportunities to Lichfield by enabling the development of new homes and a new primary school. “Our role is to ensure that through strategic


investment in vital infrastructure projects such as this, locations within the LEP geography continue to thrive and provide outstanding places in which to live and work.” The road is one of a number of major business


and transport development projects paving the way for more job creation in Staffordshire. Mr Winnington said: “In 2020 we’re going to


see significant progress with our main transport and business construction projects, namely the Stafford Western Access Route, Lichfield southern bypass and i54 South Staffordshire western extension. “These projects are vital for future growth, bringing in investment, new homes, jobs and improving connectivity. Working with our partners we will make every effort to ensure that jobs created as a result are of good quality, higher skilled and better paid.”


Council to offer Brexit advice


Tamworth Council has recruited a growth adviser, specifically to help local businesses with Brexit advice and support. The adviser, Louise Stolz, will be based at


the Tamworth Enterprise Centre (TEC), in Corporation Street. She will have access to a range of services,


initiatives and signposting to organisations that can help businesses with Brexit. Local councillor Jeremy Oates said: “Our


growth advisers provide a free support and information service for businesses in the area.


“We know that Brexit is top of the agenda for


many local firms at the moment, which is why we are offering this free dedicated support. “We want to support local businesses after


leaving the EU but also be in a prime position to take full advantage of any opportunities. “Louise is available to talk through your


Brexit concerns and the impacts on your business, offering an impartial look. We would encourage as many businesses as possible to take advantage of this free service and get an appointment booked.”


On track: Lichfield southern bypass’ new rail bridge


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