Tamworth Town Crier

09/06/2023

⚠️ Tamworth Crime Alert ⚠️

🚨If you have a motorbike or many parked at your work please be vigilant.

🏍 A group of motorbike thieves were just on Lichfield Road Industrial Estate and in Wilnecote cutting through locks/chains with an angle grinder to try steal motorbikes

🚓 Staffordshire Police have been out and this is not an isolated incident.

👀 If you see anything contact Tamworth Police immediately - www.staffordshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

09/03/2023

09/03/2023

Tamworth’s Conservative councillors are backing a motion to reduce plastic waste in Tamworth. The motion, which town councillors passed at a meeting last week, aims to eliminate plastic waste and litter in Tamworth.

26/01/2023

🎉 Fantastic news 🎉

As many people will be aware I have campaigned for action on N2O for some years. Evening running a petition to Parliament that got more than 11,000 signatures!

N2O is a dangerous drug and has caused life changing injuries for many people.

Nitrous oxide is one of the most commonly used drugs among 16-24 year olds in England, the government says.

The government is now considering a ban on recreational use and sale of laughing gas.

I’m really pleased to hear this and show what we can do together -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64408790

23/10/2022

❗️ Flood alert for Middle Tame ❗️

A flood alert has been issued for the River Tame in Tamworth.

River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.

Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today on low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley

Expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning (24/10/2022).

Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.

The full alert is here - https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/033WAF304?ext=-1.534711,52.533143,-1.442145,52.631312

31/07/2022

⛔️⛔️⛔️ ASHBY ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️⛔️⛔️

❌ The Ashby Road will be closed from tomorrow until no later than 26th August.

❓ The works are to connect the new estate on Arkall Farm to the sewage network by Browns Lane. This development was approved by Lichfield District Council (and opposed by Tamworth Borough Council).

✅ I have met with the company carrying out the works for the Arkall Farm Developer (Newline Civil Engineering). A big thank you to them for coming out. They showed me the scale of the works and that the road closure is unavoidable.

⁉️ They are installing a new main sewer pipe in the middle of the road (the can’t put it in other sections because of existing utilities in the road).

🚗 The closure is between Browns Lane - neither road junction is obstructed.

⛏ Newline hope to do the works as soon as they can. They are a small family company and will send me updates I can post on Facebook.

⛔️ Locally the diversion is via Wigginton, however I would advise for non-local journeys taking other routes.

❌ Finally, the company doing the works has been recieving abuse, aggression and attacks via email, social media and telephone. They are a company just taking on a job, they don’t want to inconvenience anyone. The development was approved by Lichfield Districy Council (I campaigned against it) and is being built by a housing developer. Please don’t give the company abuse, it’s not their fault.

⚠️ Please do share this closure news and plan accordingly.

⬇️ The indvidual roadwork alerts are here -

Ashby Road Closure - https://one.network/?GB127967289

Ashby Road Diversion Notice - https://one.network/?tmi=GB22186968

20/07/2022

04/07/2022

😎 Register now ❗❗ FREE Summer Holiday Activities and Food! 🍉

Available to children and young people aged 5 – 16 years who receive benefit related free school meals.

If your child is eligible, they should have received a letter from school with their unique code. Places are limited so register now at: https://orlo.uk/yYnoV

04/07/2022

🔥 Come and join the party at Tamworth Castle Grounds

🎉 Festival Site between 28th July - 8th August

🏃‍♂️Enjoy live performances, entertainment and special events, as well as big screens to watch all the sporting action.

ℹ️ You can view the full schedule for the games here - https://www.birmingham2022.com/schedule/overview

01/07/2022

Petition launched over asylum seekers being housed in Tamworth.

Tamworth Holiday Inn is unsuitable for Asylum Seekers

30/06/2022

🔊Summer of FREE sporting activities returning to Tamworth! (Follow the link below to find out how you book places)

Tamworth Borough Council’s Sports Development Team has unveiled its brand-new ‘Playscheme 2022’, which will run daily Monday-Friday, throughout August. 🏃‍♀️

Find out more and how to book here: https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/summer-free-sporting-activities-returning-tamworth-0

29/06/2022

Want to get in touch with us? Find out the many ways you can contact the police, whether it’s to report an incident, ask for advice or give us feedback.

25/06/2022

22/06/2022

You haven't got long left to have your say about policing in your local area⏰

We’ve partnered with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office to ask residents some important questions.

Your answers will inform future priorities and help to keep Staffordshire a safe place to live, work and visit🏠

To complete the survey, go to➡️ https://orlo.uk/r3bJ5

13/06/2022

: Do you recognise this man?

Detectives would like to speak to him in connection with an assault which took place in Tamworth in January. A man in his 30s suffered serious facial injuries.

Anyone with any information is asked to message Staffordshire Police or call 101, quoting 449 of 26 January.

10/06/2022

We are absolutely over the moon to reveal that Tamworth has been chosen as an official 'Festival Site' for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games!

We'll be streaming live coverage of the Commonwealth Games on a large screen in the lovely surroundings of Tamworth Castle Grounds as part of our three-week plans.

Check out the current line-up:

🎻 23rd July - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plus Russell Watson and The Overtones
🏃‍♂️ 28th July - August 8 - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
🏰 6th + 7th August - The Labyrinth Challenge inflatable obstacle course
🎤 12th August - Jack Savoretti with special guest Melanie C
💃 13th August - Here and Now The Very Best of the 80s (actual singing legends from this magical music decade)

All tickets and event information here: www.tamworthartsandevents/castle-summer-fest
Read the full Commonwealth Games Festival Site announcement here: www.tamworth.gov.uk/CWG-Summer-Fest

Enjoy Staffs

10/06/2022

Wonderful news!

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❗️ HUGE NEWS FOR TAMWORTH ❗️

Birmingham 2022 has announced Tamworth as a Festival Site for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Tamworth Borough Councill has been working on this for a year and pulled out all the stops to demonstrate that our town will be a perfect host for such an honour.

We are one of only ten towns and cities across the West Midlands region hosting Festival Sites to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, and we are the only site in Staffordshire.

The event will run from 28 July – 8 August and there will be a programme of live performances, entertainment and special events, as well as giant screens to watch the sporting action.

Securing this announcement has been a huge effort and shows that Tamworth is again the place to be this summer.



For more info👇

Tamworth Borough Council statement - https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/CWG-Summer-Fest

Birmingham 2022 announcement - https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/2643010/festival-live-sites?fbclid=IwAR2e3j9Qnef2wtCPN1I3EnisXEgp4zJqrzNJ7aGUiHkBY_vOREsKxSoyQZU

10/06/2022

⚠️ The is closed southbound between and / near due to a collision.

Thankfully no injuries have been reported.

Delays are beginning to build on approach to incident. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area and follow the diversion.

05/06/2022

On July 2nd Sharon Rose Author Projects are putting on a play at Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form. The aim of the play is to deliver public messages through performing. The play tackles tough subjects all based around 4 houses as we entered lockdown and the challenges vulnerable people face with a heap of fun thrown in to lighten the mood. Tickets are on sale and proceeds are going to charities related to the subjects being tackled. All the actors are voluntary and have given up a lot of time and worked extremely hard to deliver a performance for you to both enjoy and understand. Performances will take place at 2pm and 7pm!

Please come along and support this amazing group! Everyone one of them has worked extremely hard in putting on an amazing performance for you all to see!

Book your tickets now!

www.sharonroseap.co.uk

https://www.trybooking.co.uk/27068

You won’t be disappointed!😍

03/06/2022

JOB REMINDER - CLOSES 5 JUNE.

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Street Scene
Environmental Maintenance Operative
Site based
37 hours per week

Permanent contract

For further information and to apply please visit https://recruitment.tamworth.gov.uk/.

03/06/2022