Tamworth Borough Council has announced a new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for 2025-2028, which seeks to make sure council services recognise the individual and their needs, with a main focus on community cohesion and the importance of social inclusion.

Santa’s coming to Tamworth from 20 – 22 December with a new festive village at Holloway in Tamworth Castle Grounds!

Dean Chambers, a Tamworth resident sentenced in August 2024 to a custodial sentence of 12 months for breaching an injunction and exclusion order on multiple occasions, has been given an extended injunction and exclusion order, after a judge heard new submissions.

Following a hearing on 26 November 2024, Tamworth Borough Council has revoked a taxi driver’s licence and licence to operate.

Tamworth Borough Council’s ambitious regeneration project continues with planning permission granted for work to improve the walkway between the castle grounds and town centre.

Tamworth Borough Council is undertaking a review of all residents claiming the 25 per cent single person council tax discount in the borough.

Tamworth Borough Council’s Christmas lights switch-on event planned for 7 December, has sadly been cancelled due to forecast high winds.

Councillor Nova Arkney, portfolio holder for infrastructure, heritage and local economy for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “Through mutual agreement with the current owners, Tamworth Borough Council has negotiated ownership of Ankerside Shopping Centre in Tamworth town centre, taking ownership on Friday 29 November 2024.

In a significant step towards enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact Tamworth and Lichfield's joint waste service is set to procure a specialised fleet of food waste collection vehicles and food waste containers for our residents’ use.

Local community and voluntary groups have received £4,410 in community grants, thanks to the latest round of quarterly grants from Tamworth Borough Council.