Our vision is to Build a Better Tamworth which we will achieve by delivering our key priorities over five years.

Our priorities 

Prosperity & Place - We want growth in the local economy by creating jobs and a Tamworth we are all proud of, ensuring financial stability for all. We will:

1. Work with businesses to help them grow and create jobs
2. Identify and address skills shortages
3. Make the town centre more vibrant and accessible  
4. Regenerate and create spaces for people to use and enjoy
5. Promote tourism and nightlife by using our culture and heritage sites

Environment - We want to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, protect the environment and enhance local biodiversity. We will:

6. Keep Tamworth’s local areas clean
7. Tackle fly tipping, littering and environmental offences
8. Cut down on using carbon in our operations
9. Collaborate with partners to protect the environment
10. Provide eco-friendly housing options

Community Wellbeing - We want residents to lead safe, healthy and happy lives in communities that are cohesive, where diversity is celebrated. We will:

11. Work with our partners to support children and vulnerable individuals' wellbeing
12. Ensure our active health and wellbeing offer supports the improvement in residents physical and mental health
13. Improve our offer to provide suitable homes and make good quality, eco-friendly and affordable housing available
14. Work with our partners to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping
15. Work with our partners to reduce crime and help our residents feel safe

Council - We’re focused on being a caring, accessible and effective council that is financially resilient. We will:

16. Being visible, accessible, approachable and accountable to the community
17. Learn and work with communities to provide broader social benefits
18. Maintain balanced budgets in our financial strategies