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Here you can find the latest news articles issued by Tamworth Borough Council.

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New advanced heaters installed at Tamworth high rise blocks

Work by Tamworth Borough Council in partnership with housing contractor Equans, to install new advanced energy efficient heaters to the town centre high rise blocks is nearly complete. Work is taking place as part of the significant improvement programme for council social housing.

11 July 2023
Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities High Streets Task Force pictured on Tamworth's high street

Government High Streets Task Force supporting town regeneration plans

Tamworth Borough Council welcomed representatives from the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities High Streets Task Force for an ‘Unlocking Your Place Potential’ visit on Tuesday 4 July, where key town centre stakeholders joined together to discuss the town centre regeneration and redevelopment plans.

11 July 2023
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Taxi driver penalised for breaking the rules

A taxi driver has been penalised by Tamworth Borough Council under the ‘Driver Penalty Points Scheme’ and will receive points on their licence for a three-year period and a fixed penalty notice of £50.

10 July 2023
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Further step forward in Tamworth town regeneration work

Tamworth Borough Council’s regeneration plans take another step forward with hoarding being put in place and preparatory work starting on restoring and renovating the beautiful Victorian former Co-op building on Colehill as part of plans funded by the government’s Future High Streets Fund.

4 July 2023
VisitEngland Visitor Attraction badge

Tamworth Castle gets VisitEngland seal of approval!

Tamworth Borough Council is proud to announce that Tamworth Castle has retained their official approval as one of the best small visitor attractions in Staffordshire, after achieving the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service accreditation; a quality assessment by VisitEngland, for the eighth year running.

19 June 2023

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Whether it is a media enquiry about a Council decision or an event taking place in the borough, we can help. We have councillors who can provide comments on a wide range of subjects. We can also provide articles about our work. Help and advice is also on hand to anyone wanting to film or photograph in the borough.

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Email: communications@tamworth.gov.uk

Please note these contacts are primarily for media enquiries. Other enquiries should be made to 01827 709709 or email: enquiries@tamworth.gov.uk