Tamworth Borough Council

Tamworth Full Council meeting on 8 July 2025 covering civic engagement, asset management planning, housing and residential tenant services, contractor performance monitoring, and town centre redevelopment. Key discussions included customer service improvements at Marian House, housing repairs complaints with contractor Equans, residential asset strategy for local government reorganization, future high street fund project outcomes, and resident engagement initiatives. The council is pursuing asset management planning with external consultants while maintaining tenant services through ongoing local government reorganization processes.

Tamworth Full Council meeting held on 8th May 2025 covering mayoral elections, cabinet and committee appointments, and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions include a petition against Sunday car parking charges (1,600+ signatures), constitution and delegation scheme review, and various committee reports. Council leadership restructured with Chris Bane elected as Mayor and Carol Dean continuing as Council Leader. Infrastructure and scrutiny work areas highlighted including housing, waste services, and economic development priorities for the coming year.

Tamworth Full Council (25 Feb 2025) debated the Corporate Vision priorities and the MTFS 2025-26, approving a council tax rise of 2.99% and outlining capital/income plans while deferring some items (LG boundary review). Key procurement and service decisions included a new AV/live-stream upgrade with a March 7, 2025 tender deadline, and the Marian House front desk reopening (£82k) driven by demand for in-person access (586 visits in ~3.5 weeks, 75% face-to-face). A proposed amendment to remove Sunday parking charges was debated but not passed, leaving the current parking income in place. Asset management reform was discussed in the context of future Local Government Devolution, with an ongoing asset review. These actions indicate tightening finances, targeted service delivery investments, and ongoing asset/liability management in a changing structural environment.

Tamworth Full Council discussed devolution implications, asset management, and service delivery. Key outcomes include a policy change to disregard Armed Forces compensation in discretionary housing payments, confirmation of a continuing banded council tax reduction scheme, and details of Marian House front desk refurbishment with cost and ongoing running costs. A motion to transfer cultural/historical assets to parish councils was debated but not carried, and broader governance implications of devolution remained under discussion.

Tamworth Full Council meeting from 10 December 2024 covered several significant procurement and infrastructure matters. Key discussions included flood risk assessment responses from the Environment Agency regarding defense improvements needed to protect against climate change impacts, requiring a business case yet to be submitted. The council confirmed purchase of Anchor Side Shopping Centre with immediate investment requirements estimated at £124,000 for car park repairs and £254,000 for main mall area repairs. A Colour Sergeant Watchman memorial statue installation project faces contractor sourcing challenges requiring specialist stonemason services. Traffic management concerns were raised regarding inadequate road infrastructure to support 1,500+ approved new homes across the borough and neighboring areas. Light Speed Networks broadband infrastructure rollout generated communication concerns but the company agreed to improve engagement strategies. Future High Street Fund program continues with active delivery expected to complete by summer 2025. Treasury management, council tax reduction scheme, pay policy, and equality/diversity strategies were formally approved.

Tamworth Full Council met on 14 October 2024 to debate a motion on reopening Marmian House for public front desk services and refurbishing the old Council chamber for future meetings. The Labour-controlled council proposed reopening Marmian House with estimated costs of £80,000 for front desk refurbishment, £30,000 for committee chamber work, and £57,000 annual staffing costs. The opposition Conservative group called for a strategic review and consideration of alternative locations including Morgate School. A secondary debate addressed the government's decision to means-test winter fuel allowance payments for pensioners, with the council agreeing to support awareness campaigns for pension credit uptake and protect vulnerable residents through council services partnerships.