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Lichfield & Tamworth Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber Patrons


Contact: Marilyn Castree T: 0845 603 6650


Regeneration plans are on track with key site purchase


Tamworth Borough Council has purchased a key town centre site as part of its long-term regeneration plans. The authority now owns the Gungate and Spinning School Lane car park site and will be looking to ‘masterplan’ significant regeneration over the coming years. Council leader Cllr Daniel Cook said: “This is a


key town centre site which we have had little or no control over in the past. “When it was bought by Henry Boot


Developments from the previous landowners more than a decade ago, we were hopeful that it would bring significant investment to the town centre.


‘A cross-party decision which represents a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of the town centre’


“Despite our best efforts supporting the


previous landowners to try and bring it forward for development, their plans never came to fruition. “When the land came up for sale again


recently, we decided the best way to unlock this key site for the benefit of Tamworth would be for the council to step in and buy it as a long- term investment. “This was a cross-party decision which


represents a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of the town centre in a way that promotes growth and economic development in Tamworth.” However, the council say a large-scale shopping development is unlikely given the current retail environment.


Gaining control: Cllr Daniel Cook Cllr Cook said: “It is more likely that we will


explore a mixture of uses such as housing, retail, leisure and car parking. “It is time for the town centre to evolve a little,


to improve the offer to increase footfall, because we cannot continue to allow decline. We must move with the commercial demands of the 21st century. “In reality we’re probably looking at a three to


five-year plan because it’s important that we get this right. “This is a really exciting opportunity for the


future growth and prosperity of Tamworth town centre, which represents a good return on investment in the meantime.


Business booming


at enterprise centre Business continues to boom at Tamworth Enterprise Centre (TEC) as it marks one year since officially opening as a town centre hub for growth and entrepreneurship. Housed in the former Philip Dix Centre in


Corporation Street, the business centre provides modern serviced offices to rent, well-appointed meeting rooms for hire, an executive business lounge, ‘virtual’ offices with registered business address, conference facilities, broadband, Wi-Fi and interactive TVs. All 16 offices at the Tamworth Borough


Council are fully let to 14 businesses. Dave Harper of Silverpoint Inventories was


the centre’s very first tenant, having signed up while it was still a building site. He had previously run his business from home. He said: “I knew Tamworth Enterprise


Centre fit the bill as soon as I saw it. This was a desperately needed facility in the town. I wanted something that was affordable but in a good location. It’s been really beneficial for my business. “I’ve attracted lots of new customers


since making the move from the home office. There’s also the added benefit of having other people around to chat to and interact with.” The creation of TEC was the first


completed phase of a £6.1m scheme to develop an Enterprise Quarter in the Corporation Street area, which will include the refurbishment and extension of Tamworth Assembly Rooms, the redevelopment of the Carnegie Centre as a restaurant, improvements to the library and surrounding area and the creation of a new public open space.


A modern new look for the Assembly Rooms


Work has started to extend Tamworth Assembly Rooms as part of a major £4.8m project to transform the historic theatre into a modern venue. The building, located on Corporation Street, is


being extended at the side and rear to accommodate a new multi-use space, extra lavatory facilities and an extended backstage area. The rear extension will provide improved backstage facilities, including a glass-walled ‘green room’, practise space and dressing rooms. The extension will provide new opportunities


for the theatre to be used for a wider range of events. The Grade II listed building’s refurbishment


has been awarded to Novus Property Solutions, who have been tasked with modernising and extending the building.


Cllr Steve Claymore, Tamworth Borough


Council’s cabinet member for heritage and growth, said: “Tamworth Assembly Rooms was built to celebrate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria and it was paid for by the people of Tamworth, who helped raise the £5,500 needed to build it. “The theatre opened in 1889 and has been


entertaining audiences ever since. For that reason, we have a duty to make sure this iconic building continues to thrive. “As well as being brought into the 21st


Century in terms of accessibility, facilities and technology, the refurbishment will open the building up to a wider range of purposes, so that it can be used by more people and at different times of the day.” The theatre is expected to reopen in 2019.


Transformation: Tamworth Assembly Rooms September 2018 CHAMBERLINK 43


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