Work to start on walkway between Tamworth castle grounds and town centre

Tamworth Borough Council’s ambitious regeneration project continues with work to improve the walkway between the castle grounds and town centre commencing from Monday (3 March).

As part of the Future High Street Fund town centre regeneration programme, the castle gateway will help create a better entrance between the Castle Grounds and the town centre, allowing views of the castle walls from the town.

During this work, the bridge into the castle grounds will be closed for an estimated period of six months.

Signs will show the alternative routes while the work is happening.

The old Nationwide Building Society building, which was built in the 1970s, is being knocked down to make space for a new, open space and wider bridge.

The new planned bridge will be wider and allow easy access between the town centre and the Castle Grounds, using the same route as before with the existing pad stone foundations.

Councillor Carol Dean, leader of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “With two of the regeneration projects now complete, and this next stage of work will really start to bring the final projects together.

“This work has been agreed in full consultation with Historic England, Tamworth Borough Council’s conservation officer and the Staffordshire County Council Historic Environment Team.

“Construction of the works will require Market Street to be used for deliveries which will be managed effectively, with a compound temporarily set up in the castle grounds to help facilitate.

“We know this work will cause some disruption and we thank residents and visitors for their patience while we make these important improvements.

“Our ambition for the town centre is substantial, yes it does mean further disruption in the short term as we transform the town centre into a vibrant, thriving place that meets the needs of residents, visitors and local businesses.

“Throughout all work, the town and market will be very much active, and I’d urge everyone to continue to support our local businesses and shop, socialise and visit the town centre.”

Pictured: A CGI image of the new walkway