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Tamworth Borough Council is contacting tenants as the next round of free five-year electrical safety inspections gets under way.
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Tamworth's Christmas Fun Run takes place 13 December at Castle Grounds. 5km route, Santa hats, medals for all — supports MIND and Heart of Tamworth.
Tamworth residents have until 5 October 2026 to comment on the draft local plan, which will shape development across the borough through to 2043.
The council's draft plan will guide decisions on housing, jobs, the town centre, transport and protected land through to 2043.
Tamworth residents have one week to respond to draft proposals for a new parish council. Council tax precept could range from 24p to 79p weekly depending…
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Tamworth Borough Council is asking residents for their views on spending priorities and quality of life. The survey runs until 25 October 2026.
A £1.9m restoration of Tamworth Castle has uncovered medieval pottery, animal bones, and a hand-crafted lead sink dating back centuries, offering new…
Medieval pottery, animal bones, a historic lead-lined sink and a mysterious carving have been uncovered during the £1.9m restoration of Tamworth Castle.
Tina Clements has been awarded the title of honorary alderwoman by Tamworth Borough Council after serving four consecutive terms as councillor from 2010…
Tina Clements has received the honorary title in recognition of her years of public service to Tamworth, including three consecutive council terms and a year as Mayoress.
Tamworth Borough Council is offering subsidised retail units at Ankerside to local start-ups and independent businesses, with flexible leases and grant…
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.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent councils have established voluntary joint committees to plan the transition to two new unitary authorities, with shadow…
Tamworth Borough Council invites residents to comment on plans for a new parish council ahead of the unitary authority takeover in April 2028.…
Residents have until 4 October to comment on proposals for one borough-wide parish council, 15 unpaid councillors and an additional council tax charge.
Tamworth Borough Council has won national accreditation from Stop Loan Sharks for its work combating illegal lending and supporting vulnerable borrowers…
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 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 hosts two free Heritage Open Days events at Ankerside Shopping Centre. Archives access on 17 Sept, clay workshop on 19 Sept.
Tamworth Borough Council opens applications for £118,000 Community Recovery Fund grants of up to £10,000 for voluntary groups. Deadline: 30 September.
