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Chief Fire Officer welcomes decision to increase investment
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STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Becci Bryant has welcomed the decision by the Staffordshire Commissioner to increase the local council tax element for fire and rescue. Earlier this week we reported that...
Chief Constable welcomes decision to increase investment in Staffordshire Police
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TEMPORARY Chief Constable Nick Baker of Staffordshire Police has welcomed the decision by the Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue, and Crime, and supported by the Staffordshire Police Fire and Crime Panel, to increase...
Staffordshire Commissioner sets out future funding for police and fire and rescue
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, Matthew Ellis discussed proposals today for the amount to be paid locally towards police and fire and rescue services. The Commissioner, Mr Ellis put forward a...
Staffordshire Police rated ‘Good’ by inspectorate
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HER Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today published a report into the performance of Staffordshire Police and found it to be performing well across all areas. In 2018/19, HMICFRS...
Every child in England to be offered cycle training
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THE Government has today, Friday 7 February, announced all children in England will be taught the skills for a lifetime of cycling, as its Bikeability training programme is significantly expanded. The Cycling Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris...
Primark remain tight-lipped on opening date but say they are looking forward to Tamworth store
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PRIMARK has confirmed is remaining tight-lipped on their planned opening date for its newest store at Ventura Retail Park, Tamworth. In reply to an enquiry by Tamworth Informed, a member of the PR team for...
Dosthill Park nuisance order extended for three years
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A PUBLIC Space Protection Order (PSPO) which has successfully prevented anti-social and nuisance behaviour near Dosthill Park since 2015 has been extended for another three years. Members of Tamworth Borough Council’s Infrastructure, Safety and Growth...
Primark given permission for its Ventura Park signage
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PRIMARK has been given the go-ahead by town planning officers for its signage within its new Tamworth Store. The planning application which was submitted last year was given the green light by Tamworth Borough Council...
New recycling campaign urges people to make their metals matter
Appears in: / Environment/ Politics/ Staffordshire
PEOPLE from across Staffordshire are invited to join a new campaign to recycle more metal products found in their homes. The ‘Make Your Metals Matter’ campaign wants people to recycle all the metal packaging found...
Fire and Police Collaboration Savings to Fund Enhanced Fire Safety
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STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner Matthew Ellis has approved funding for an enhanced fire safety team to protect Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Mr Ellis approved an initial boost to the fire safety team, as a result of the already...
Tamworth Air Cadets explore Parliament with MP Christopher Pincher
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OVER 20 air cadets of the 1122 Squadron, based in Tamworth, made their way down to Westminster to learn more about the war memorials within London, as well as visiting Parliament. The day in Parliament...
Mayor thanks volunteers for their valuable community work
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VOLUNTEERS who deliver a range of free activities from the Community Together CIC hub in Tamworth Castle Grounds have enjoyed a special reception with the Mayor of Tamworth in the historic town hall. Around 60...
A new Primary School for Tamworth, due for 2021
Appears in: / Education & Employment/ Politics/ Staffordshire
THIS week, local Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher received confirmation from the Department for Education that Fierte Multi Academy Trust has been given the approval to sponsor a new primary free school in Anker Valley, which...
Sign up now open for garden waste collections in 2020
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REGISTRATION is now open for the garden waste service and keen gardeners are being encouraged to sign up if they want their green bins emptied next year. The service, run by the Tamworth Borough Council...
Tributes paid to Councillor who died after short illness
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Tributes have been paid to a ‘passionate and much trusted’ Tamworth borough and Staffordshire County councillor who sadly died on Monday (October 28) after a short illness. Cllr Michael Greatorex (74) had served on Tamworth...
Cabinet agrees further plans for adult learning disability services in Staffordshire
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MORE plans have been agreed that will support adults with a learning disability or autism to thrive in their communities. After acting on feedback from residents and their families and carers, Staffordshire County Council is...
More dates announced for tea with the Mayor in Tamworth Town Hall this autumn
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THE Mayor of Tamworth is inviting people to join him for tea and cake in the historic Tamworth Town Hall as his series of open days continues this autumn. Hundreds of people have enjoyed discovering...
Get Ready for Brexit and use the Government’s Resources
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THE Member of Parliament for Lichfield, Michael Fabricant, has reminded local residents and businesses of the importance to prepare for leaving the EU. He has also urged people to make use of the governments brexit...
Further plans for learning disability services in Staffordshire to be discussed
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MORE plans have been revealed that will support adults with a learning disability or autism to thrive in their communities. After acting on feedback from residents and their families and carers, Staffordshire County Council is...
New cash boost given to voluntary groups across Tamworth
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VOLUNTARY, arts and sports groups across Tamworth have received a collective cash boost of £7,200 in the latest round of grants from Tamworth Borough Council. Eight groups and two individuals have each been awarded...
Tamworth MP, Christopher Pincher, joins Tamworth troops in Cyprus
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AS Minister for Europe, Christopher Pincher MP recently visited Cyprus to meet with Cypriot leaders, as well as visit Mercian troops at the British Forces Headquarters. Christopher visited the British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus...
‘Promise Tracker’ shows Boris Johnson is more true to his word than Donald Trump
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WHATEVER your political allegiances, we have found this fascinating new tool that you may find interesting. It shows how the G7 leaders compare on keeping their promises. Boris Johnson has kept as many of his...
Festive Grants for community groups return to spread Christmas cheer in Tamworth
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COUNCILLORS are hoping to spread some festive cheer again this year by handing out cash to support events, schemes or special projects that bring Tamworth residents together during the Christmas period. The Festive Grants scheme...
Pupil school councils invited behind the scenes of Tamworth Borough Council
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YOUNGSTERS serving on school councils are being invited to find out what goes on behind the scenes at their local authority. After a successful trial visit with pupil council members from Hanbury’s Farm and Oakhill...
Tamworth MP issues advice for Thomas Cook customers
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TAMWORTH Member of Parliament and Foreign Office Minister, Christopher Pincher, has this morning issued advice to customers of Thomas Cook. Chris has said: "Sadly in the early morning Thomas Cook went into administration. This...
Full steam ahead as town bids for share of £1bn funding
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IT is full steam ahead as Tamworth Borough Council begins work on progressing its application for town centre funding from the Future High Streets Fund. At the end of last month, it was revealed that...
Greater independence for adults with a learning disability at heart of new plans
Appears in: / Health/ Politics/ Staffordshire
PROVIDING support to allow adults with a learning disability or autism to thrive in their communities is key to new plans to reshape the service. After acting on feedback from residents and their families and...
New bollards to be in operation in Town Centre protect pedestrians
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A NEW set of rising bollards have been installed to help protect the pedestrian area in Tamworth town centre. The previous set of bollards had been out of operation for several years and needed replacing...