Tamworth Spudman Considers Leaving Town Amid Pitch Disagreement

Ben Newman, known as Spudman, will talk with the council. This is after he claimed his spot would become a flowerbed. The Birmingham Mail reported this on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 AM.

Spudman might leave his Tamworth location as the council plans could replace his spot with flowers. He’s famous for his jacket potatoes and TikTok presence, boasting over four million followers. Spudman has traded in St Editha’s Square for 23 years.

He was shocked to learn about the flower bed plan and received offers to move to bigger cities after the dispute became public. The council stated that vendors can return after work ends, with Spudman’s new spot being close by.

Spudman said the council wants him in front of the church; however, he thinks this is a bad idea in the long run for church photos and prefers his original pitch. He also disliked the changes to his contract by the council.

He wants to stay in Tamworth. The council called him, and they will meet soon, as he hopes they can reach an agreement. Council leader Carol Dean said they heard the concerns and will quickly meet with Spudman to discuss issues.

The council wants to work with traders like Spudman. They aim to protect the town for the future and create a welcoming space for everyone. They appreciate the community’s strong feelings and are listening.