Tamworth news today — full archive
Every published story from Tamworth Gazette, newest first — council, community, sport and local updates.
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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 children invited to design homes of 2126
Four-to-16-year-olds can enter Redrow Midlands’ future-home competition, with a £100 prize and the winning design placed in a time capsule at Amington Garden Village.
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…
Tamworth businesses offered up to £1,000 through growth grant
Eligible Tamworth businesses can apply for up to £1,000 towards equipment, technology and other capital investment after completing an approved support programme.
Voluntary joint committees established to help Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent prepare for new councils
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent councils have established voluntary joint committees to plan the transition to two new unitary authorities, with shadow…
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.
Today in Tamworth — 3 September
Today in Tamworth: Tribute to 'hero' grandad after fatal collision, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Tamworth Craft Fair returns to support St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance Tamworth is hosting a second community craft fair on 4 October to raise funds for the organisation's first aid work across the local area.
Tamworth Borough Council gets national recognition for work to stop loan sharks
Tamworth Borough Council has won national accreditation from Stop Loan Sharks for its work combating illegal lending and supporting vulnerable borrowers…
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.
More than £118k available to support community projects in Tamworth as latest funding round opens
Tamworth Borough Council opens applications for £118,000 Community Recovery Fund grants of up to £10,000 for voluntary groups. Deadline: 30 September.
Tamworth Ladies Choir helps raise around £650 at charity concert
Tamworth Ladies Choir joined two other groups for a concert at Christ Church in Totland, with around £650 raised for Sophie’s Legacy.
Free Tamworth Castle Heritage Open Days events announced
Tamworth Castle Museum will hold two free Heritage Open Days events at Ankerside Shopping Centre, including archive access and a dragon-inspired clay workshop.
Council launches new prospectus to showcase investment and development opportunities in Tamworth
Tamworth Borough Council has launched a place prospectus highlighting investment opportunities at Ankerside, Gungate and Marmion House, building on £40…
A new chapter begins in Tamworth Castle’s conservation story
Phase two of Tamworth Castle's £1.9 million MEND restoration programme is underway, with work moving into the South Wing and scaffolding now visible…
Arts festival returns after community crowdfunding
Art of Tamworth festival returns to Tamworth Castle this Saturday with free acrobats, street art murals, wrestling and workshops after £8,000 community…