Council and democracy news
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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