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New shops, restaurants and openings in Tamworth
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Latest openings and business changes in Tamworth
Council scheme opens the door for start-ups and independents at Ankerside
Tamworth Borough Council is offering subsidised retail units at Ankerside to local start-ups and independent businesses, with flexible leases and grant…
Tamworth Council launches reduced-rent scheme for start-ups and independents at Ankerside
Tamworth Borough Council has opened a community lettings scheme at Ankerside offering discounted rents to eligible start-ups, charities and social enterprises for an initial 12-month period.
Tamworth businesses urged to unlock £1,000 growth grant
Tamworth Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to apply for up to £1,000 in grant funding after completing a specialist business support…
Residents invited to have their say as Tamworth Parish Council consultation launches
Tamworth Borough Council invites residents to comment on plans for a new parish council ahead of the unitary authority takeover in April 2028.…
Tamworth parish council consultation opens on five-ward plan
Residents have until 4 October to comment on proposals for one borough-wide parish council, 15 unpaid councillors and an additional council tax charge.
Council launches six-week consultation on Tamworth’s draft local plan
Tamworth Borough Council opens six-week consultation on its draft local plan, which will guide development across the borough until 2043. Runs 24 August…
Tamworth council earns national recognition for tackling loan sharks
Tamworth Borough Council has become an accredited partner of the England Illegal Money Lending Team after training staff and opening a local support access point.
Tamworth Castle Museum brings local history to life with Heritage Open Day events
Tamworth Castle Museum hosts two free Heritage Open Days events at Ankerside Shopping Centre. Archives access on 17 Sept, clay workshop on 19 Sept.
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