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Free electrical safety checks resume in Tamworth council homes
Tamworth Borough Council is contacting tenants as the next round of free five-year electrical safety inspections gets under way.
One week left to have your say on Tamworth’s draft local plan
Tamworth residents have until 5 October 2026 to comment on the draft local plan, which will shape development across the borough through to 2043.
Tamworth residents have until 5 October to comment on Local Plan
The council's draft plan will guide decisions on housing, jobs, the town centre, transport and protected land through to 2043.
Openings and local business
Independent vintage shop Stay Tidy to open in Tamworth
The vintage and preloved clothing store will open at 5 College Lane on Saturday 3 October, founded by 26-year-old entrepreneur Kai McConomy.
Have your say on council priorities – annual resident survey opens to everyone
Tamworth Borough Council is asking residents for their views on spending priorities and quality of life. The survey runs until 25 October 2026.
Tamworth residents asked to shape council priorities and spending
Tamworth Borough Council’s annual resident and budget survey is open until 25 October, asking people about local priorities, services, spending and quality of life.
Community and events
Tamworth Market Street restoration uncovers building fabric dating to 1693
Specialists restoring three listed properties beside Tamworth Castle have uncovered original wattle and daub while protecting historic timbers and bat roosts.
Warley model railway show returns to Statfold near Tamworth on 10 and 11 October
More than 30 model layouts, demonstrations and steam rides are planned for the two-day show, with a free shuttle from Tamworth.
Plans submitted for 432-home first phase at Alvecote Park in Tamworth
Persimmon Homes has submitted plans for the first phase of a new residential community at Alvecote Park on land west of Robey's Lane, which will deliver 432 homes alongside green spaces and sustainable transport links.
Roads and transport
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…
Chetwynd Bridge £46m funding bid submitted
Staffordshire County Council has submitted historic Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas for government funding to build a replacement, with the council…
M42 Crash Between Curdworth and Tamworth Causes Long Delays
The M42 southbound was closed Friday morning following a crash between a car and motorbike near Tamworth. The road reopened after about 90 minutes with…
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