The Government aims to introduce new measures to penalise companies for leaving potholes on the roads and problems with the footways after carrying out street works.

BT digital voice is a system that will mean in the future telephone calls will be made over broadband, rather than the old analogue public switched telephone network. 

Christopher Pincher MP has shown his support for British food and farming on Back British Farming Day, recognising the crucial role farmers in Tamworth play in producing food for the nation.

A local housebuilder has launched a scheme to support deserving community initiatives in Tamworth.

As I write this month’s column, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on TV in the background - I know Tamworth is united behind all our athletes in Team GB. It has been a great start to the week with the first medals coming through, including for Staffordshire’s own Adam Peaty with more to come!

Staffordshire County Council, Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council came together with other local authorities across Staffordshire to offer local grants and loans for businesses affected by the pandemic.

With a year to go until the Commonwealth Games comes to the Midlands, the Department for International Trade wants businesses to explore their options for trading with our Commonwealth partners.

Calling all small businesses, applications are now open to be featured in the forthcoming 'Small Business Saturday' campaign. In the run up to Small Business Saturday in December...100 British firms will be featured on the socials and in the national press.

Last Friday, Christopher Pincher MP secured a visit to Drayton Bassett from the HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP. Mr Pincher brought the Minister to a local farm to see the physical route of the line and how it affects the local farming community.