Council and democracy news
Staffordshire County Council Elections 2013
Published on Friday 19th April 2013
The 2nd May elections are looming. You should hopefully have received your poll cards, and if requested the postal vote packs will arrive very soon.
The Council's Proposed Budget for 2013/14
Published on Monday 4th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet considered their proposed budget for 2013/14 at a meeting last night (31st January 2013).
Winter weather update
Published on Friday 18th January 2013
Cannock Chase Council is currently open as normal.
2012 communications survey results
Published on Thursday 17th January 2013
Thanks to everyone who took part in Cannock Chase Council's communications survey last summer. The results were discussed by Cabiney in December and are now available.
2013/14 proposed budget out for consultation
Published on Friday 4th January 2013
The Leader of Cannock Chase Council has urged people in the District to have their say on the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2013/14.
New Year message from Council Chairman
Published on Wednesday 2nd January 2013
Cllr Bob Todd, the Chairman of Cannock Chase Council, has wished everyone who lives and works in the District a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Hundreds raised for charities at fundraising bash
Published on Wednesday 5th December 2012
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council raised over £600 for Cancer Research UK and Mencap from the raffle at his big fundraising party – and the final total is expected to be even higher.
Question time for Cannock residents
Published on Thursday 22nd November 2012
Cannock residents will be getting their questions answered and their issues raised at their Community Forum on Tuesday 27th November.
Question time for Rugeley and Brereton residents
Published on Thursday 22nd November 2012
People in Rugeley and Brereton will be getting their questions answered and their issues raised at their Community Forum on Monday 26th November.
Sign up for our e-magazine
Published on Monday 19th November 2012
People can sign up to get an electronic version of Cannock Chase Council’s next newsletter popped straight into their inbox.
Leader responds to concerns over development
Published on Monday 19th November 2012
The Leader of the Council has responded to concerns over a possible retail development for the Beecroft Road car park in Cannock.
Packed agenda for Hednesford Community Forum
Published on Thursday 15th November 2012
People in Hednesford will be getting their questions answered and raising local issues at their town’s next community forum on Monday 19th November.
Chairman set to have a ball at big charity bash!
Published on Thursday 8th November 2012
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council has urged people to help him raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK and Mencap at his special charity party this month.
Freedom of the District for soldiers and veterans
Published on Thursday 8th November 2012
Cannock Chase Council will be granting the Freedom of the District to the Mercian Regiment and the Staffordshire Regimental Association next year.
Chairman gets in the swing to raise charity cash
Published on Tuesday 9th October 2012
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council is hosting a special charity party in November to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Mencap.
Watchdog thumbs up for shared services work
Published on Thursday 27th September 2012
A Government watchdog has praised Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council for working together to save hundreds of thousands of pounds by sharing services.
Civic Service for Council Chairman
Published on Friday 14th September 2012
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council held his Civic Service on 9th September.
Vote for your Police and Crime Commissoner this November
Published on Wednesday 12th September 2012
Residents across Cannock Chase District will get the chance to vote for their first ever Police and Crime Commissioner later this year.
Community forum for Cannock residents
Published on Tuesday 11th September 2012
Cannock residents will be raising local issues and getting their questions answered at the town’s next community forum on Tuesday 18th September.
Question time for Rugeley and Brereton residents
Published on Friday 7th September 2012
Residents in Rugeley and Brereton will be getting their questions answered and raising local issues at their community forum on Tuesday 11th September.
Council helps Audit Commission combat fraud
Published on Tuesday 4th September 2012
Cannock Chase Council is helping the Audit Commission to combat fraud by providing them with information for this year’s National Fraud Initiative.
Packed agenda for Hednesford Community Forum
Published on Tuesday 4th September 2012
Hednesford residents can get their questions answered and raise local issues at the town’s next community forum on Monday 10th September.
Question time for residents
Published on Friday 31st August 2012
A Community Forum takes place on Tuesday 4th September for residents in Heath Hayes, Norton Canes and Rawnsley.
Community forums for local people
Published on Thursday 30th August 2012
Community forums are taking place across the District in September to give local people the chance to raise concerns and ask questions about issues affecting their local communities.
Fun day of fundraising for Chairman’s charity
Published on Friday 3rd August 2012
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council is hosting a fun day of fundraising to raise money for Cancer Research UK, his chosen charity for his year in office.
Residents urged to return voting forms
Published on Monday 30th July 2012
Please send back your voter registration forms to us to make sure you can vote in forthcoming elections.
What do you make of Council communications?
Published on Monday 23rd July 2012
Cannock Chase Council is asking local people for their views on how the Council communicates as it looks to constantly improve in this area.
Freedom of the District award backed by Cabinet
Published on Monday 23rd July 2012
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet has backed the creation of a Freedom of the District award and the first Freeman could be named later this year.
Tapestry fit for a Queen at the Civic Centre
Published on Tuesday 10th July 2012
A Diamond Jubilee wall tapestry that will soon be winging its way to Buckingham Palace is currently on display at Cannock Chase Council’s Civic Centre in Cannock.
Appeal after theft of Armed Forces Day flag
Published on Friday 29th June 2012
Cannock Chase Council has appealed for information after a flag to mark Armed Forces Day in the District was stolen.
Youth Endeavour Award for fundraiser Nikki
Published on Friday 1st June 2012
A Hednesford student who raised thousands of pounds for Help For Heroes after her cousin was seriously injured in Afghanistan has been awarded Cannock Chase Council’s Youth Endeavour Award for 2012.
New Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet revealed
Published on Monday 28th May 2012
Members of Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet for 2012/13 were revealed at the Council’s annual meeting on 23rd May.
New chairman will take no prisoners!
Published on Monday 28th May 2012
The new Chairman of Cannock Chase Council won’t be taking any nonsense when he presides over meetings of Full Council as part of his new role – he was a prison warden for 24 years!
Local elections 2012
Published on Friday 4th May 2012
All the results from the 2012 local elections are on the website.
Council on the hunt for inspirational youngsters
Published on Tuesday 17th April 2012
Cannock Chase Council is on the look-out for inspirational young people from the District for the annual Youth Endeavour Award.
Time running out to register to vote
Published on Wednesday 11th April 2012
Residents in Cannock Chase have just over a week left to make sure their voice is heard in the upcoming district elections.
Members vote to freeze their allowances
Published on Thursday 5th April 2012
Members of Cannock Chase Council have voted to freeze their allowances for the next two years.
Council Tax freeze for 2012/13
Published on Thursday 1st March 2012
A Council Tax freeze was implemented and there will be no reductions to any services after Cannock Chase Council set its budget for the 2012/13 financial year.
Cannock Community Forum
Published on Tuesday 28th February 2012
Residents in Cannock can get the latest news and information at the town’s next community forum on Tuesday 6th March.
Heath Hayes, Norton Canes & Rawnsley Community Forum
Published on Tuesday 28th February 2012
Residents in Heath Hayes, Norton Canes and Rawnsley can get the latest news and information at their next community forum on Monday 5th March.
Residents urged to have their say on budget
Published on Friday 16th December 2011
Cannock Chase Council's Cabinet revealed the 2012/13 budget for consultation at their meeting on Thursday 15 December.
Industrial action - 30th November
Published on Tuesday 29th November 2011
Cannock Chase Council services will be affected by the nationwide industrial action on Wednesday 30th November.
Sing & Swing at the Wartime Bash
Published on Wednesday 19th October 2011
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council, Councillor John Beddows is hosting a 1940s Wartime Bash on Friday 11th November between 7.30pm and 1am at the Ballroom, Civic Centre.
Have you made sure you can vote?
Published on Tuesday 11th October 2011
Householders in the District have been urged by Cannock Chase Council to make sure they are registered to vote.
Boundary proposals available to view
Published on Friday 9th September 2011
Initial proposals for new Parliamentary constituency boundaries will be on display at council offices from Tuesday 13 September.
Have your say in your community
Published on Wednesday 17th August 2011
Cannock Chase Council holds Community Forums across the District every three months.
Help to shape Council priorities
Published on Monday 25th July 2011
Local people can help to help shape the Council's priorities by completing a short survey on what services are most important to them.
What do you think of the Council’s communications?
Published on Thursday 21st July 2011
Cannock Chase Council wants to hear your views on how well we communicate with you.
First meeting of new Cabinet committee
Published on Tuesday 19th July 2011
The first meeting of a new Cabinet committee that is looking at the salaries of senior managers at Cannock Chase Council took place on Friday 8th July.
Leader takes a cut in his allowance
Published on Friday 24th June 2011
The Leader of Cannock Chase Council has taken a 10 per cent cut in his special responsibility allowance.
Cabinet committee to review senior officers’ salaries
Published on Friday 24th June 2011
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet set up a special committee to look at staff structures and senior officers’ salaries at the Council at their meeting on 23rd June.
Council’s priorities put District improvement in the spotlight
Published on Tuesday 21st June 2011
Cannock Chase Council has published its key priorities for the next three years, with health, the environment, the local economy and value-for-money services at the heart of the Council’s plans.
Flying the flag for our Armed Forces
Published on Monday 20th June 2011
A flag-raising ceremony was held at Cannock Chase Council’s Civic Centre in Cannock on Monday 20th June in a show of support for the Armed Forces community.
New worker-friendly time for Cabinet meetings
Published on Thursday 16th June 2011
Cannock Chase Council’s new Cabinet hold their first meeting on Thursday 23rd June, with a new start time to enable more members of the public to attend.
New Leader and Chairman for Cannock Chase Council
Published on Thursday 26th May 2011
The new Leader of Cannock Chase Council, Cabinet and Chairman were appointed on Wednesday 25th May, as well as the Shadow Leader and Shadow Cabinet.
Sharnee wins Youth Endeavour Award
Published on Thursday 26th May 2011
A teenager from Cannock Chase High School won Cannock Chase Council’s Youth Endeavour Award for 2010/11.
Cheques for Royal British Legion branches
Published on Thursday 26th May 2011
The outgoing Chairman of Cannock Chase Council presented cheques to local branches of the Royal British Legion.
Changes at Council area offices
Published on Monday 16th May 2011
Cannock Chase Council has changed its customer service arrangements at the area offices in Rugeley and Hednesford.
More services shared with Stafford Borough Council
Published on Wednesday 20th April 2011
More services are now being shared by Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council in a move that will lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds savings.
Chairman’s civic reception for young filmmakers
Published on Wednesday 30th March 2011
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council held a civic reception to celebrate the work of young filmmakers in the District.
Are you ready for Census Day?
Published on Thursday 24th March 2011
Census Day is fast approaching - please make sure that you complete your questionnaire.
Audit Commission praises sharing of services
Published on Thursday 24th March 2011
A Government watchdog has praised Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council for working together to save hundreds of thousands of pounds for local taxpayers.
Schoolchildren take over Council Chamber
Published on Wednesday 23rd March 2011
A group of local schoolchildren found out what it's like to be an elected member of Cannock Chase Council on a visit to the Civic Centre in Cannock.
Only three weeks left to register to vote
Published on Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Cannock Chase Council has reminded residents that there are just three weeks left to ensure they are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections.
Are you ready for the elections
Published on Thursday 10th March 2011
Elections will be held in Cannock Chase District on Thursday 5th May 2011, when voters will be choosing who represents them on Cannock Chase Council.
Council Tax freeze for residents
Published on Friday 18th February 2011
Cannock Chase Council has set its Budget for the next three years, with a Council Tax freeze for residents in 2011-12.
Council publishes spending and salary data
Published on Wednesday 2nd February 2011
The salaries of all senior managers at Cannock Chase Council are now available online in a move designed to bring greater transparency to council expenditure.
Saving money and better service is a shared interest
Published on Wednesday 5th January 2011
Back office services are now being shared by Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council in a move that will lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds in savings.
New e-petition service is launched
Published on Tuesday 21st December 2010
A new scheme which allows members of the public to create, sign and submit petitions online to Cannock Chase Council has been launched.
Leader responds to finance settlement
Published on Tuesday 14th December 2010
The leader of Cannock Chase Council has responded to the announcement on Tuesday by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles of provisional funding settlements for local authorities.
Budget savings options to go out for consultation
Published on Monday 29th November 2010
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet has produced a range of potential savings options that will go out to consultation as part of the budget-setting process for 2011/12.
Hundreds have their say in first phase of budget consultation
Published on Monday 8th November 2010
Almost 500 people across the District took part in the first stage of Cannock Chase Council's consultation on the budget for next year.
Hundreds have their say on 2011/12 budget
Published on Thursday 23rd September 2010
Hundreds of people across the District have already had their say on what services are most important to them in the first stage of Cannock Chase Council's budget consultation for 2011/12.
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