M6toll is continuing its partnership with us, reinforcing a shared commitment to community, heritage, and sustainability. M6toll has a long-standing connection with us. The Lichfield Canal Aqueduct, which spans the motorway, was installed prior to the road opening in 2003. While the aqueduct remains unconnected as restoration progresses, it stands as a powerful symbol of the canal’s future. During …
We have welcomed Hannah Phillips to the Board as Environment Trustee (Designate). Hannah will work as part of the Board over the coming year before being formally appointed as a Trustee at the Annual General Meeting in June 2027. Hannah brings a strong and well‑rounded background in environmental management, safety leadership and community engagement. She holds a BSc (Hons) …
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After months of preparation, planning, and a lot of patience, our volunteer team at Gallows Wharf has finally reached a major milestone – the big pipe is out. Our volunteers have been working steadily through the spring on the first section of the new channel from London Road bridge along Gallows Reach. This week, the long‑awaited moment arrived as …
At this year’s AGM, members celebrated Bob Williams’s remarkable 30 years of service as he retired from the Board. In recognition of his longstanding dedication, Bob was formally awarded the honorary title of Vice President. Bob has been a cornerstone of LHCRT since joining in 1996. A former NatWest banker with an FCIB qualification, he brought invaluable commercial finance …
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Our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Friday 5 June 2026, bringing together members, volunteers, and supporters to capture the scale of progress over the past financial year (December 2024 – November 2025) and outline future goals. Held at Park View Centre in Brownhills (not far from Ogley Junction) and streamed online, the event covered key updates …
AGM 2026: Building, restoring, engaging and looking ahead Read More »
Volunteers’ Week is here, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who make our restoration possible. Every metre of rebuilt canal, every event, every donation counted, every habitat created and protected – it all starts with volunteers. In our 2025 financial year, more than 120 LHCRT volunteers regularly supported the Trust across construction, green and grounds, …
