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Tamworth Borough Council have announced a series of new fines in an effort to further crackdown on anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.

Christmas cheer came to Tamworth town centre on Sunday 26 November, when thousands of people enjoyed an afternoon of free festive entertainment for the whole family.

The town stepped into the festive spirit with the annual Christmas light switch-on in the new location of the Castle Grounds last Sunday, plus the launch of a brand-new Nutcracker Trail.

Residents in Tamworth Borough are invited to sign up or renew subscriptions to have their garden waste removed next year.

Tamworth Borough Council have announced that a dedicated public servant has been recognised for their years of service to the people of Tamworth with an honorary title.

At Full Council last night (20 November 2023), Councillors gave unanimous approval to appoint Stephen Gabriel as Tamworth Borough Council’s new Chief Executive.

At Full Council last night (20 November 2023), Councillor Paul Turner stepped down as Leader of Tamworth Borough Council with immediate effect.

Tourism businesses in Tamworth will benefit from increased focus on the area, and access to government advice and support, thanks to a united effort by the private sector and the local authorities who operate across Staffordshire and the City of Stoke-on-Trent.

Tamworth residents are being encouraged to ‘shop local’ and support the range of small independent businesses in their town as part of the national Small Business Saturday initiative.

At Cabinet on Thursday 9 November, in the first formal review of car parking since 2011, Councillors approved a raft of changes to Tamworth town centre car parks next year, including introducing 30 minutes free parking, increasing the length of stay at Holloway car park and new names for three car parks making them easier for visitors to find.