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Meeting the developers at Dunstall Park to discuss flood risk

Everybody needs a place to live and this Government is committed to trying to fix the housing market. For many, property prices have become unattainable and it is important to keep building new, quality homes to meet this need. 

As part of the Government's plan to build the homes people need, it provided a multi-billion-pound boost to social housing in June, alongside a £28 million package of funding to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping so that people on the streets have an opportunity to rebuild their lives.

However, with that new housing comes the need to provide the infrastructure and I work closely with our local councillors to ensure that this is provided. 

I have already had some success as I along with others who have been lobbying for more clarity on how developer money is spent to benefit the community. 

From the 1st of September 2019, all Councils have to detail this information.  This does not quite tackle the issue over fair deals for housing developments built on constituency and local authority borders but is a step in the right direction.  I will keep plugging away at this issue so if developments are build just outside of our patch, our community does receive some positive benefits from anything approved by neighbouring authorities.

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tamworth town centre modernisation

THE FUTURE OF TAMWORTH’S HIGH STREET SECURED WITH OVER £21 MILLION IN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Saturday, 26 December, 2020

The Government has invested up to £830 million from the Future High Streets Fund  

Tamworth takes a slice of that funding with its ambitious plans and vision being awarded £21,652,555

Across the country creating thousands of jobs as part of the levelling up agenda. 

Chris visiting the project as it was being built

Christopher Pincher MP congratulates two Tamworth site managers

Tuesday, 15 December, 2020

Two Tamworth site managers at the Dunstall Park, Ian Crockford and Craig Igson, have been awarded Seal of Excellence awards for their dedication to outstanding quality at the new housing site.

View From the House

View From the House - August

Tuesday, 25 August, 2020

Over August, Parliament went into recess, and that means I can devote more time in Tamworth and our villages. And this August has been a busy month for many people, despite all the Coronavirus challenges!

 

hertitage funding

Apply for the Culture Recovery Fund

Monday, 3 August, 2020

The Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage is part of the £1.57bn rescue package announced by the DCMS to help safeguard cultural and heritage organisations across the United Kingdom following the Covid19 pandemic. 

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View From the House - July 27

Monday, 27 July, 2020

This month in Parliament we passed three really important pieces of legislation, the Business Recovery Act, the  Domestic Abuse Act and the Trade Act. Each very different but each positive and both important to us domestically and internationally.

 

Visiting the new houses at Dunstall Park

Visiting Tamworth's new housing site

Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

Last Friday, Local MP Christopher Pincher, visited the Dunstall Park site along Dunstall Lane to see the progress, meet builders and apprentices and talk with senior management about concerns raised in casework by local residents.

lift works at tamworth railway station

Lift improvement to begin at Tamworth Train Station

Monday, 6 July, 2020

Passengers using Tamworth train station need to keep in mind that there will be no lift access from July 20 while essential improvements are being carried out.  This means those who require step-free access, will need to make use of alternative stations such as Birmingham New Street or Lichfield

Mercians Marching Through Tamworth

Tamworth MP spearheads Government announcement for prioritised social housing for military veterans

Wednesday, 1 July, 2020

Housing Minister and Tamworth MP, Christopher Pincher announced improved access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from mental ill health.

high street reopening on June 15

What can re-open from June 15th

Wednesday, 10 June, 2020

From June 15 a number of premises which were closed due to Covid19 restrictions can now re-open providing they are taking steps to be Covid19 safe.

This includes:

Clothes & accessories shops

Charity Shops

Betting Shops & Arcades

wigginton cemetary reopens

Cemeteries in Tamworth to re-open

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

Over the past few weeks our local cemeteries have been closed, this was in line with the Government guidance to help prevent unnecessary socialising.

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