Conservative Controlled Council Provides More Garages for Rent

More much-needed parking has been made available after a block of garages in Tinkers Green was completely demolished and rebuilt by Conservative controlled Tamworth Borough Council.

The 37 garages at Leisure Walk have been completely demolished and rebuilt, with an extra two new garages being built to provide a total of 39 garages available to rent.

As well as the complete rebuilding of the garages, the site has been made more secure with the installation of new security lighting and lockable gates.  The access roadway to the garages, off Saxon Close, will also be completely resurfaced next week.

Cllr Michael Greatorex, Cabinet member for Housing and Conservative councillor for Mercian ward, said, “I am really pleased that we are able to carry out these works, which have enabled us to increase the supply of high-quality garages for rent to people living in and around Tinkers Green.  We have had a lot of very positive feedback from the people who rent these garages, who tell us that they are very happy with the works which have been carried out.”

The works at the garage site in Leisure Walk are part of a number of environmental improvements across the borough.  These include repaving, provision of bin stores and sheds and repainting at five sheltered schemes, installation of security gates, fencing and lighting in Caledonian, upgrading of drying areas at Masefield Drive and Thackeray Drive and the rebuilding and refurbishment of garages in Richmond Close, Sunset Close and Riverside flats.

All the works which are being carried out under the environmental improvement programme were suggested by residents and the Tenant Consultative Group.

Bids for garages to rent in all areas of Tamworth can be made on the Council’s Finding a Home website at www.findingahometamworth.co.uk/garages.aspx by first registering on the waiting list.  Available garages are advertised on the site every Wednesday.