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Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth

Tamworth Council says yes to granny flats on rural land

blankby Emily Longhurst5 days agoNovember 22, 2025

Tamworth Regional Council has approved a major change allowing people to build secondary dwellings, or granny flats on certain rural properties.

Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional

The people might be wrong: Tamworth council votes against asking about directly elected mayor

blankby RK CrosbyOctober 19, 2025October 21, 2025

Tamworth Regional Council has voted six to three against a motion that would have asked residents whether they want to directly elect their mayor.

Posted inLocal politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth

More free parking for Tamworth CBD from today

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 16, 2025June 18, 2025

After parking meters in Tamworth’s CBD failed repeatedly this year, Tamworth Regional Council has decided to take them out of service from today.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Regional Development, Tamworth

Joyce pledges millions for local councils and recommits to decentralisation

blankby Tom PleveyApril 17, 2025April 21, 2025

Barnaby Joyce has pledged $27.2 million in partnership funding to local councils across New England and again committed to decentralising the public service to the regions.

Posted inTamworth Regional

More free family fun days this summer

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 10, 2025

Fancy a cool-off this summer? Council has added additional free family fun days to the calendar for Barraba, Manilla, Kootingal and Nundle.

Posted inRecreation, Tamworth

Free pool access for kids trial for cost of living relief

blankby Tom PleveyDecember 12, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council has announced it will trial free access to pools in the region in a bid to make swimming more accessible and ease the burden on families during […]

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