We are committed to consulting local people on local issues, on the work that we do, and the priorities and aspirations for the borough.
What is consultation?
Consultation is a process of dialogue leading to a decision. Consultation involves seeking opinions on options before decisions are reached, seeking to increase the involvement of local people, communities, businesses and the voluntary sector in important decisions that may impact them. The main aim of consultation is to listen to and learn from local people and communities.
We also have a responsibility to formally consult on any environmental permit applications, you can view these and find out more on our environmental permitting page
Current Consultations
- Budget consultation
- Licensing policy
Budget consultation
The council's annual budget consultation gives local people direct influence over spending decisions that will shape the borough for years to come. With government funding continuing to fall while costs rise, every decision about where money goes becomes increasingly important.
The 10-minute online survey breaks down exactly how the council currently spends money across all its services – from weekly bin collections and keeping streets clean, to supporting homeless people, running Tamworth Castle and tackling antisocial behaviour. Residents can say whether each service should get more funding, less funding, or stay the same.
Take the online survey - Deadline 20 October 2025
Paper copies are available from Marmion House.
All responses will be reviewed by the council's cabinet and will directly inform budget decisions for 2025/26 and beyond. A summary of results will be published after the consultation closes.
Current Licensing Consultations
| Current Policy | Draft New Policy | Date of consultation |
| New | Draft management of Advertising Board Policy 2026-2030 | 4 August – 28 September 2025 |
| New | Draft Pavement Licensing Policy | 4 August – 28 September 2025 |
| Street Trading Policy 2024 – 2026 | Draft Street Trading Policy 2026 – 2030 | 4 August – 28 September 2025 |
We welcome your comments on the consultations, and these should be made in writing to:
Post: Licensing Team, Tamworth Borough Council, Marmion House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffs B79 7BZ or Email: publicprotection@tamworth.gov.uk
Citizens Panel:
We are always looking for more residents who are interested in having their say on council services to join our citizens’ panel.
Our citizens’ panel is a group of local residents who we ask about local services. If you join, we'll contact you three or four times a year highlighting consultations and surveys. There is no obligation to take part, you can join whichever interest you the most.
You may also be invited to take part in discussion groups or workshops.
The results are then used to inform decisions about how we deliver our services. Complete our short application form to join the panel.