I'm delighted to announce a new opportunity for recognising local manufacturers who trade with the world. The new 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙐𝙆, 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙎 has launched.

Thank you to everybody who put forward their views on the best curry house in Tamworth. It was great to see the fantastic culinary talent across our town and the varied dishes that so many residents recommended.

I have signed the The Road Haulage Association open letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support for facilities for HGV drivers.

he Tiffin Cup is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary this year.  Set up to promote the importance of South Asian restaurants across the UK, the competition aims to show the best, brightest and tastiest food available. 

It was great to see the town come together for Tamworth's Christmas lights.

Stalls organised by Tamworth Lions, helping to fundraise for charities across our area.

Entertainment from Rock School, D-Day Juniors, Bryan Brindley and the one and only Tamworth Pantomime company.

The Energy Secretary has issued an appeal to industry to supply Ukraine with energy equipment to repair the widespread damage caused by Russian attacks on their infrastructure. 

Next week is International Trade Week taking place from Oct 31 to 4 November.  It is the Department for International Trade's largest showcase of exporting and investment in the United Kingdom. 

Many residents have been looking at ways to cut back on bills without losing everyday services like mobile and broadband access.

Just like BT, Sky, Virgin and NOW, Vodafone are the latest firm to launch a broadband tariff especially for those on income-based benefits or PIP. 

The Government launched the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.  Our aim with this was to boost more people going to university, securing the jobs they want and broadening the career opportunities available.

On Friday I had the opportunity to visit Lloyds Transport and Warehousing in Relay Drive.