News and Media

Here you can find the latest news articles issued by Tamworth Borough Council.

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Council launches six-week consultation on Tamworth’s draft local plan

Tamworth Borough Council has launched a formal six-week consultation on its draft pre-submission local plan, giving residents, businesses and other stakeholders the chance to have their say on the document that will guide how Tamworth grows and changes over the next two decades, before it is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination.

25 August 2026
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Discover Tamworth Castle through art and history this August

Tamworth Borough Council is inviting visitors to experience Tamworth Castle in a whole new way this August with a series of free creative workshops included with castle admission, inspired by the castle’s ongoing conservation work and the remarkable historic building fragments that have been carefully collected over decades.

30 July 2026

Press office

Whether it is a media enquiry about a council decision or an event taking place in the borough, we can help. We have councillors who can provide comments on a wide range of subjects. We can also provide articles about our work. Help and advice is also on hand to anyone wanting to film or photograph in the borough.

Contact our Press Office   
Tel: 01827 709571
Email: communications@tamworth.gov.uk

Please note these contacts are primarily for media enquiries. Other enquiries should be made to 01827 709709 or email: enquiries@tamworth.gov.uk