Tamworth Borough Council5 Feb 2026Views sought on Staffordshire's future council mapOptions have been put forward for the biggest shake-up of local government since the 1970s.5 Feb 202630 Jan 2026'Rogue landlord' councillor in asylum house threatEdward Harris, who let two unsafe houses, threatens to sell them for asylum housing, neighbours say.30 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Reform council chairman illegally let unsafe homesEdward Harris is described as a "rogue landlord" who "refused to act despite repeated warnings".29 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Four West Midlands councils to delay electionsBallots in Cannock Chase, Redditch, Rugby and Tamworth are all called off for May.22 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Council calls for local elections to be postponedThe authority's leader says the move will allow it to focus on the reorganisation of local councils.15 Jan 20264 Jan 2026First businesses to open in new retail hubFour new businesses are set to open in early 2026 at Town Hall Place in Tamworth, the council says.4 Jan 202630 Nov 2025Councils submit final bids over future restructureWarwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire councils send in proposals for the government to decide.30 Nov 202526 Oct 2025Three-way split plan for council reorganisationBosses at three councils draw up new plans for local government reorganisation in Staffordshire.26 Oct 202526 Sep 2025Attempt to reignite fireworks event failsSome local representatives wanted Tamworth Borough Council's leaders to reconsider the cancellation.26 Sep 2025...