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Pupils across Lichfield and Burntwood cannot be left behind due to a lack of access to home learning, a councillor has said.
Cllr Sue Woodward
Cllr Sue Woodward, leader of Burntwood Town Council, made her comments as most children continue to be forced to home educate due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Many teachers are now using online lessons or work set by teachers via the internet in order to educate pupils.
But Cllr Woodward said barriers still existed for many students in terms of digital connectivity.
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The Old Mining College Centre, home of Burntwood Town Council
The meeting of Burntwood Town Council was held last night (21st December).
Cllr Sue Woodward, leader of the council, said that although the authority’s income had dropped because of COVID-19, some spending plans had also been put on hold.
“There was a real consensus across the council that we should stick to a zero increase this year.
“Although the Town Council tax levy is relatively small, we wanted to show our residents that we don’t want to add to any financial pressures they are feeling.
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The shopping centre at Sankey s Corner in Burntwood
A Burntwood councillor has reiterated calls for improvements at Sankey’s Corner to be made a priority.
Sankey’s Corner in Burntwood
Cllr Sue Woodward tabled a question to Staffordshire County Council’s leaders this week.
But a reply revealed that there was currently only funding in place for improvements along Milestone Way.
“The county council has secured £128,000 from the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnerships’ Getting Building Grant for the delivery of 0.3km of cycle and pedestrian provision along the A5190 Milestone Way, including upgraded toucan crossing, footway widening and cycle provision.