Council & civic — Tamworth
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Food Waste Caddies Tamworth - Weekly Collections Start July
160,000 food waste caddies are being delivered to Tamworth homes this summer. Weekly collections begin 20 July, turning kitchen scraps into renewable energ
Tamworth Castle £1.9m Restoration Begins
Tamworth Castle starts £1.9m restoration project to repair masonry, roof and drainage. The thousand-year-old landmark stays open during 18-month work.
Summer Cinema Tamworth - £3 Family Films July
Tamworth Assembly Rooms hosts summer cinema with blockbuster films for just £3. Family entertainment daily throughout school holidays. Book tickets now.
Tamworth Kaleidoscope of Dreams Festival 4 July
Hundreds of schoolchildren perform at Tamworth's free family festival on 4 July. Live bands, colour run, petting zoo and more at Castle Grounds.
Tamworth Council Tightens HMO Licensing Rules
Tamworth Borough Council launches consultation on licensing smaller shared houses. New rules could affect 131+ HMOs in the borough with fire safety concern
St Editha's Square Tamworth repairs start June
St Editha's Square in Tamworth gets major repairs at no cost to taxpayers. Work starts Monday with new paving and drainage improvements.
Mayor of Tamworth: Ken Norchi Sworn In (June 2026)
Who is the mayor of Tamworth? Ken Norchi was sworn in as Tamworth's new mayor in June 2026, with Pat Pallett as deputy. His priorities, fundraising plans and what it means for residents.
Tamworth Town Council Review Launched by Borough Council
Tamworth Borough Council votes to launch Community Governance Review to create new town council. Consultation starts June. Elections could follow in May 20
Tamworth charity hardship fund opens for applications
Tamworth residents can apply for grants up to £500 from a historic charity fund established in 1868. Deadline: 15 June 2026.
St Editha's Church Quits Tamworth Partnership
St Editha's Church has resigned from Tamworth Strategic Partnership Board. Council says door remains open for future collaboration on town regeneration pla
Tamworth Town Centre LED Lighting Upgrade £140K
Tamworth is investing £140,629 in a major LED lighting upgrade across the town centre. Work starts April, finishing September 2026.
Tamworth Council Bids for Affordable Housing Funding
Tamworth Borough Council applies to become a Homes England partner to secure grant funding for affordable homes across the borough, starting with Twomlows.