Local MP Christopher Pincher has urged all those people in Tamworth and the surrounding villages who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people. 

Cancer hasn’t stopped during COVID-19, and neither has Macmillan. Every penny raised at a Macmillan Coffee Morning helps them to provide vital support to people with cancer, who need it now more than ever.

2,400 self-employed people in Tamworth have received support through the second grants available through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

I know the Covid19 outbreak has been a challenging time for many, particularly when it comes to work.  That's why I am pleased to see that the West Midland's Combined Authority has joined forces with Coursera the online learning platform with the aim of upskilling our local workforce.

The Tamworth Campus of South Staffordshire College is offering a whole wealth of new courses. 

I know many of you in the villages and the outskirts of Fazeley raise concerns with me about access to broadband, some of you have it, some do not, for some the speed is slow or availability of providers is limited. 

Now that cases are down, more staff are returning to work and this includes staff at the DVSA.  From this week the driving test booking service has re-opened for new bookings.

Renters affected by Covid19 will continue to be supported through autumn and winter this year.  The Government has changed the law to extend notice periods to 6 months.  This means that renters can now stay in their home over winter, with time to find other accommodation.

Christopher Pincher has welcomed the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme and called on local employers to sign up and help young people into work to mark the opening of the initiative.

More than 67,000 meals were claimed in Tamworth under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, with a total of £290,000 claimed back, according to the latest statistics.