Transforming Tamworth latest news

Planning permission has been granted to Tamworth Borough Council to develop a second enterprise hub in the mid-19th century section of the former Co-operative Society building in Colehill.

Plans have been approved to bring an historic town centre building back into use in a way that enhances its original Georgian features as part of the £40m project to transform the heart of Tamworth.

Plans have now been submitted to facilitate the creation of a second enterprise hub for small businesses, providing affordable serviced offices, collaboration space, hot desks and meeting rooms in the heart of Tamworth town centre.

Plans have been submitted to bring an historic town centre building back into use in a way that enhances its original Georgian features as part of the £40m project to transform the heart of Tamworth.

The Marmion House site will be marketed for sale in the coming months, while Tamworth Borough Council continues to explore options for a new home, as part of ongoing plans to ensure the authority remains fit for the future.

A major milestone has been reached in the multi-million-pound project to transform Tamworth town centre, with the council taking ownership of the flagship building at the heart of the plans.

Tamworth Borough Council is encouraging town centre businesses to participate in their FREE Food & Drink trail to highlight the unique and independent shops the town has to offer.

A new Augmented Reality Trail that showcases Tamworth’s rich history, is preparing to ‘go live’ in Tamworth town centre as part of new funding being spent on encouraging people back to the high street to support the pandemic recovery.

A new series of monthly drop-in sessions has been arranged for town centre businesses to find out more about the major projects taking place to regenerate and transform the area.

Around 50 people attended an event at Tamworth Assembly Rooms last night (Oct 13) for town centre businesses to find out more about major regeneration projects planned in the coming years.