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# Councillors pay tribute following death of “absolute pillar” of the Burntwood community
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/councillors-pay-tribute-following-death-of-absolute-pillar-of-the-burntwood-community/
- Published: 2020-04-02T07:38:32.000Z
- Updated: 2020-04-02T07:38:50.000Z
- Description: Further tributes have been paid following the death of “an absolute pillar” of the Burntwood community.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

Further tributes have been paid following the death of “an absolute pillar” of the Burntwood community.

[Chasetown FC confirmed the death of club president Noel Sweeney](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/club-pays-tribute-following-chasetown-fc-presidents-death/), founder of Chasetown Civil Engineering, yesterday (1st April).

As well as his business achievements, Mr Sweeney was also a key supporter of local projects.

Cllr Darren Ennis said:

> “Noel was an absolute pillar of the community.  
>  
> “Recently, through his companies, Noel helped with the rebirth of the Chasetown Christmas Event along with other local companies.  
>  
> “His work with Chasetown Football Club and St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary has been amazing.  
>  
> “Added to this were his many business achievements, most notably Chasetown Civil Engineering which he made into a massive national company.  
>  
> “But despite all of this success, I know that what meant the most to him in the world was his family.  
>  
> “Rest in peace Noel. Thank you for all you have done.”  
>  
> Cllr Darren Ennis

Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of Lichfield District Council, added:

> “This is such sad news.  
>  
> “Chasetown Civil Engineering was known across the country, and Noel’s work locally was absolutely legendary.  
>  
> “My thoughts are with his family.”  
>  
> Cllr Doug Pullen