Tamworth Borough Council now has a single vision ' One Tamworth Perfectly Placed'.

This single vision is focused on longer term, aspirational goals for the Council.

With the focus upon prevention and early intervention, the new priorities identify key areas for improvement.

Vision

One Tamworth, Perfectly Placed

Priorities

Strategic Priority 1: To Aspire and Prosper in Tamworth

To create and sustain a thriving local economy and make Tamworth a more aspirational and competitive place to do business.

To achieve this, we will:
a) Raise the aspiration and attainment levels of young people
b) Create opportunities for business growth through developing and using skills and talent
c) Promote private sector growth and create quality employment locally
d) Brand and market “Tamworth” as a great place to “live life to the full”
e) Create the physical and technological infrastructure necessary to support the achievement of this primary outcome.

Strategic Priority 2: To be healthier and safer in Tamworth

To create a safe environment in which local people can reach their full potential and live longer, healthier lives.

To achieve this, we will:
a) Address the causes of poor health in children and young people
b) Improve the health and well being of older people by supporting them to live active, independent lives
c) Reduce the harm and wider consequences of alcohol abuse on individuals, families and society
d) Implement ‘Total Place’ solutions to tackling crime and ASB in designated localities
e) Develop innovative early interventions to tackle youth crime and ASB; and
f) Create an integrated approach to protecting those most vulnerable in our local Communities

For more information about the Council's Vision, Priorities and Plans, please contact:

Anica Goodwin
Assistant Chief Executive
anica-goodwin@tamworth.gov.uk

Jane Eason
Senior PR Officer
jane-eason@tamworth.gov.uk