Work to repair the paving at St Editha’s Square will start on Monday 8 June. This work is being carried out at no cost to the council or taxpayers.
Some of the hexagonal tiles installed during last year’s refurbishment have cracked and broken. They will now be removed and replaced with a surface in keeping with the rest of the square, laid in a herringbone pattern.
To minimise disruption, at the same time, drainage improvements will be made near the former Barclays Bank, and permanent gates will replace the temporary barriers currently in place at both vehicle access points to the square.
The work is expected to take four to six weeks. During that time, all shops and businesses remain open and accessible throughout. We’d encourage everyone to continue visiting and supporting town centre businesses as usual.
Traders are working with the council and market operator Bescot Promotions Ltd on the best arrangements for them during the works. For health and safety reasons some traders may need to temporarily relocate, and we are committed to supporting them through that process.
Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We know people have been waiting for this, and we’re glad to say the work is now ready to go ahead, at no cost to the council or taxpayers. The town centre is open for business throughout, and we’d encourage everyone to keep visiting. We’ll keep everyone updated as work progresses, and we thank residents, businesses and traders for their patience.”
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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
The new gates are Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures, being installed at both access points to the square — from Church Street and from College Lane. HVM infrastructure is designed to protect pedestrians and public spaces from vehicle-borne attacks. The permanent gates will replace four temporary H-Stop barriers currently in place. This type of infrastructure is increasingly common in town centres and public spaces across the UK and is installed in line with national guidance on public space protection.