News and Media

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

A man with a white beard in a yellow top and hat sat on a coracle boat with an oar in his hand on some water. There are people in the background watching on a blue sky, cloudy day.

Tamworth Castle celebrates Coracle Connections this September

Tamworth Borough Council is inviting everyone to a FREE craft event as part of the national Heritage Open Days. This event will be all about coracles – a small, lightweight boat - and everyone is welcome on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.

22 August 2024
Image of Tamworth Castle at night, lit-up blue and yellow

Tamworth #StandWithUkraine

Tamworth Borough Council is showing continued support for the people of Ukraine by flying the Ukraine flag from Tamworth Castle and Marmion House and lighting the castle in blue and yellow on the 23 August, which is Ukraine flag day and, 24 August, Ukraine Independence Day.

19 August 2024
A lot of fly-tipped waste on the ground outside buildings

Fly-tipping enforcement success

Tamworth Borough Council has taken action against a criminal guilty of fly-tipping. The individual from Tamworth has been issued a fixed penalty notice of £1000 for fly-tipping in Tamworth town centre.

30 July 2024
Photo of Cllr Dean and Cllr Arkney outside the former Peel cafe. Wooden hoarding is outside the front of the building

Major milestone in Tamworth’s regeneration

Tamworth Borough Council are delighted to formally hand over the former Peel Café on Market Street and new building to Nationwide Building Society, as Tamworth’s Future High Street Fund project makes significant progress.

30 July 2024

Press office

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.

Contact our Press Office   
Tel: 01827 709571
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