Environment and planning news
Cannock Council takes action on fly infestation at Redbrook Lane, Brereton
Published on Thursday 13th June 2013
Cannock Chase Council’s Environmental Health Team has instigated formal proceedings against the owner of a former factory.
Submission of Local Plan for Cannock Chase District
Published on Wednesday 5th June 2013
Cannock Chase Council submitted its Local Plan (Part 1) for examination by a Planning Inspector to be appointed by the Government on 31st May 2013.
Fly Tipping in Rugeley investigated by Environment Agency
Published on Wednesday 29th May 2013
Cannock Chase Council has been made aware of fly-tipped waste on land at Redbrook Lane, Brereton.
Churchbridge Junction £2m Upgrade
Published on Friday 12th April 2013
Cannock Chase Council announces the award of £2m from the national Pinchpoint Fund by the Highways Agency, to increase capacity of the Churchbridge junction.
Cannock Park Tree Planting
Published on Monday 18th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council shows its commitment to planting more trees in the District.
Rugeley Tesco Jobs Boost
Published on Friday 15th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council is pleased to announce that construction work of the new Tesco Superstore in Rugeley has started, creating up to 250 jobs.
Recycling rates continue to soar
Published on Tuesday 12th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council is continuing to increase its recycling rates by encouraging local residents to recycle more of their household waste.
Local schoolchildren become good junior citizens
Published on Tuesday 12th March 2013
Over 30 local schoolchildren from Bridgtown Primary School have become ‘Good Junior Citizens’ after reporting issues of graffiti around their school.
Check before you choose on Mother's Day
Published on Thursday 7th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council is urging local residents to check the food hygiene rating of local venues before they visit this Mother’s Day.
Are you using an unregistered tattooist or scratcher?
Published on Wednesday 6th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council is warning local residents about the dangers of using unregistered tattooists and scratchers.
Local landlord is prosecuted over dangerous housing standards
Published on Wednesday 6th March 2013
Cannock Chase Council has successfully prosecuted a local landlord for failing to manage his housing stock safely.
Wildlife benefits from new Dexter cows...
Published on Tuesday 26th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council has introduced five new Dexter cows on to Hednesford Hills as a way of implementing conservation grazing on this important heathland site.
Scrap dealer prosecuted for noise nuisance
Published on Tuesday 26th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council has successfully prosecuted a scrap collector for using a loudspeaker to tout for scrap metal in Cannock Chase District.
Improvements to town centres continue...
Published on Monday 25th February 2013
Over the last few months, Cannock Chase Council has been making various improvements to its town centres as part of a local Town Centre Improvement Scheme.
Empty properties will be brought back to life!
Published on Thursday 21st February 2013
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet agreed (last night) to fund an Empty Property Scheme which will help bring empty properties back into use.
Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Plant - odour complaints
Published on Wednesday 20th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council has received a number of complaints from local residents between January and August 2012 concerning odours from the Anaerobic Digestion Plant (AD).
Council is warning litterbugs to beware!
Published on Thursday 14th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council is warning local residents that dropping litter will not be tolerated in Cannock Chase District.
Get involved with planning issues
Published on Wednesday 13th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council is consulting on a document which sets out how organisations and individuals can engage with planning processes.
A successful prosecution for non-compliance of a planning order
Published on Wednesday 13th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council has successfully prosecuted a local resident for non-compliance with a Town and Country Planning Notice.
Publication of the Local Plan for Cannock Chase District
Published on Tuesday 12th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council is publishing its Local Plan (referred to as the Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013) on 14 February 2013.
Publication of the Local Plan for Cannock Chase District
Published on Monday 4th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council will be publishing its Local Plan (referred to as the Local Plan (Part 1) Proposed Submission 2013) on 14 February 2013.
Rugeley Town Centre Partnership Scheme
Published on Monday 4th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council is working with English Heritage to help businesses make repairs to historic commercial buildings in Rugeley’s Town Centre conservation areas as part of a three year programme.
Tree removals at Mill Green Nature Reserve
Published on Monday 4th February 2013
Cannock Chase Council will be removing a number of Beech trees from the site at Mill Green Nature Reserve along the embankment next to the Cannock Railway line within the nature reserve. Work will start this month and is due to be completed by the end of March 2013.
Small electrical items added to kerbside collections
Published on Thursday 10th January 2013
Cannock Chase residents can now recycle small electrical and electronic items as part of Cannock Chase Council’s kerbside collection service.
It's a Lottery Christmas Cracker for Hednesford Park
Published on Monday 17th December 2012
Cannock Chase Council has received a grant of more than £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) for a major transformation of Hednesford Park, it was announced today.
Free parking for Christmas shoppers
Published on Friday 30th November 2012
Cannock Chase Council is scrapping charges on all of its car parks on the two Saturdays before Christmas to encourage people to shop local this festive period.
Check Christmas collection changes now
Published on Friday 23rd November 2012
Residents across Cannock Chase have been urged to make a note of changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year.
‘Adopt a stray’ call to potential dog owners
Published on Monday 12th November 2012
Cannock Chase Council has urged local people who are looking to buy a dog to adopt a stray.
Warning over extra works traffic as Victoria Shopping Park nears completion
Published on Friday 2nd November 2012
Shoppers, businesses and visitors to Hednesford Town Centre have been warned to expect some disruption over the next few weeks as the second stage of the major regeneration nears completion.
Dog owners urged to make Bonfire Night stress-free for their pets
Published on Tuesday 30th October 2012
Cannock Chase Council has urged dog owners to take steps to make Bonfire Night as stress-free for their pets as possible.
Microchips for stray dogs
Published on Thursday 18th October 2012
All strays collected by the Council’s dog warden contractor will now be microchipped before they are reunited with their owner or new owner.
£800,000 investment to preserve historic buildings
Published on Tuesday 16th October 2012
Cannock Chase Council and English Heritage are making sure that £800,000 of investment is going into Rugeley to preserve historic buildings in the town centre’s conservation areas.
Council urges people to shop the flytippers
Published on Monday 8th October 2012
Cannock Chase Council has urged local people to shop the flytippers who think it’s acceptable to illegally dump their rubbish in the District – and residents could get a £100 reward for their efforts.
Shop closed down due to mice infestation
Published on Wednesday 3rd October 2012
A Rugeley shop has been closed down by Cannock Chase Council after an infestation of mice was discovered during a routine food hygiene inspection.
Car parks to be gritted again this winter
Published on Friday 21st September 2012
Cannock Chase Council will be gritting town centre car parks again during freezing weather this year as a pilot scheme is extended to cover a full winter period.
Plans to protect District conservation areas
Published on Tuesday 18th September 2012
Local people have been urged to have their say on Council plans to manage and protect two conservation areas in the District.
Food hygiene support for businesses
Published on Monday 17th September 2012
Cannock Chase Council will be helping local independent food retailers to improve their food hygiene ratings at special drop-in sessions this week.
Bus companies get behind anti-littering efforts
Published on Thursday 30th August 2012
Cannock Chase Council’s drive to reduce littering has received a boost from two major bus companies.
Residents having their say on Local Plan
Published on Tuesday 28th August 2012
Local people have been having their say on a crucial plan that will guide housing, employment and other development in the District up to 2028 – and there are still lots more opportunities to get invo
Cannock Chase Council gets more Government money
Published on Wednesday 8th August 2012
Cannock Chase Council has been successful in its bid to Government for additional funding for soil sampling off Hunter Road, Cannock.
Have your say on plans for District's future
Published on Friday 3rd August 2012
Cannock Chase Council has urged local people to have their say on a crucial plan that will guide development in the District over future years.
Takeaway turns food safety standards around
Published on Friday 3rd August 2012
The owners of Peaceful Chinese takeaway have turned their food safety fortunes around encouraged by Food and Safety Officers at Cannock Chase Council and the Ratemyplace food hygiene rating system.
New kennels for collection of stray dogs
Published on Tuesday 31st July 2012
All stray dogs collected in Cannock Chase District will be going to a new kennel for collection by their owners from 1st August.
Noise problems dealt with round the clock
Published on Thursday 19th July 2012
Residents who are suffering from noise nuisance can now report problems to Cannock Chase Council 24 hours a day.
Funding secured for Chase Line electrification
Published on Monday 16th July 2012
Our Economic Development Leader has welcomed news that vital improvements to the Chase railway line have been approved by the Government.
Share memories of Hednesford Park over a cuppa!
Published on Monday 2nd July 2012
Hednesford residents can share memories and stories of their town’s park over a cuppa on 3rd July and help Cannock Chase Council to secure £2 million of improvements for the popular community facility.
Litterbug smokers hit with fines
Published on Wednesday 27th June 2012
Cannock Chase Council issued 35 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering in April and May, including 28 to smokers who threw their cigarette ends on to the floor.
Dirty dog owners hit with fines
Published on Monday 25th June 2012
Cannock Chase Council responded to increased complaints from residents about dog fouling by issuing 14 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) at hotspots in April and May.
Views sought on changes to taxi licensing policy
Published on Monday 25th June 2012
Cannock Chase Council has urged people in the District to have their say on a proposed new licensing policy for the taxi trade.
Council’s railway expert praised in Parliament
Published on Wednesday 20th June 2012
One of Cannock Chase Council’s officers received high praise in the House of Commons last week for his work on attempting to secure vital improvements to the Chase railway line through the District.
Silent disco cancelled
Published on Monday 18th June 2012
Unfortunately, the silent disco that was planned for the Civic Centre on Friday 22nd June has had to be cancelled. Apologies if you were looking forward to going along.
Working to promote food safety
Published on Monday 11th June 2012
We're marking Food Safety Week by working with supermarkets across Cannock Chase to promote food safety.
Rate My Place Re-launch
Published on Friday 8th June 2012
The food hygiene rating website for Staffordshire is re-launching as part of Food Safety Week, which is taking place from 11 to 17 June 2012.
New waste and recycling calendars on the way
Published on Friday 1st June 2012
Make sure you clear some space on your fridge to make way for your new waste and recycling calendar which will be dropping through your letterboxes soon.
Big step forward for town regeneration
Published on Friday 18th May 2012
The newly-realigned Victoria Street in Hednesford town centre is set to open by the end of May as the £50 million transformation scheme takes a major step forward.
Environmental Health offer free support for local businesses
Published on Thursday 17th May 2012
Cannock Chase Council’s Environmental Health Business Support team is offering free support to local businesses across Cannock Chase District.
Silent Disco to mark Noise Action Week
Published on Tuesday 15th May 2012
A ‘Silent Disco’ for over 21’s will be held in Cannock Chase Council’s Ballroom on Friday 22nd June from 9pm to 1am. This event is being promoted during Noise Action Week to increase noise awareness.
All systems go for Mill Green
Published on Tuesday 24th April 2012
The creation of a high quality employment site that could eventually create almost 2,000 jobs has now secured a funding package which will enable infrastructure work to get under way.
Appeal to spring cleaners and DIYers
Published on Thursday 29th March 2012
People who are about to get spring cleaning and DIYing have been urged to make sure they dispose of their waste correctly.
Council achieves Breathe Easy Award
Published on Tuesday 13th March 2012
Officers at Cannock Chase Council are celebrating after achieving the Breathe Easy Award. The award recognises the achievements of local businesses that create a supportive environment for its employees to quit smoking.
Record-breaking month for recycling
Published on Monday 12th March 2012
A thousand tonnes of waste was collected for recycling in a single month for the first time in Cannock Chase District in January.
Help at hand for living the good life
Published on Monday 27th February 2012
People in the District who are considering living a bit of the good life by keeping chickens or livestock in their gardens can find out more at a free event on 1st March.
Dealing with noise nuisance
Published on Tuesday 14th February 2012
Noise nuisance can be a problem for us all. However, it is difficult to answer what is considered reasonable as what one person may think is unreasonable, another may believe is normal or acceptable.
Flytipper caught on CCTV
Published on Monday 13th February 2012
A man who was captured on CCTV dumping plywood in a country lane has been ordered to pay over £1,000 following a successful prosecution by Cannock Chase Council.
Streetscene contractor goes into administration
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012
The Council was advised on Monday that its streetscene contractor Fountains PLC had gone into administration.
Survey provides clean bill of health
Published on Thursday 5th January 2012
The results of a contaminated land survey on the Eastgate and Westgate estates in Rawnsley has revealed no cause for concern over contaminants from former landfill sites.
Consultation extended on housing plans
Published on Tuesday 20th December 2011
Council officers have extended the deadline for residents to air their views on plans to build up to 700 homes at land west of Pye Green Road in Hednesford.
Council gives go-ahead for parcels base
Published on Friday 16th December 2011
Planning permission has been granted by council officers for a £15m new home for couriers APC Overnight which will bring 300 new jobs to Cannock.
Waste worker prosecuted for flytipping
Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011
A Cannock man who works for a waste management company was fined £365 for dumping office rubbish in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
House-mover fined £720 for dumping rubbish
Published on Wednesday 16th November 2011
A man has been fined after dumping rubbish in a field following a successful prosecution by Cannock Chase Council.
Council works with police to reduce flytipping
Published on Wednesday 16th November 2011
More than 30 vehicles were inspected in the District as part of a joint operation between Cannock Chase Council and Staffordshire Police to reduce flytipping.
WEEE, chutes and leave it
Published on Friday 11th November 2011
Toss your toaster, ditch your DVD, bin your blender – Cannock Chase Council has introduced a new scheme to recycle unwanted electrical items at a local supermarket.
Council to carry out soil tests in the district
Published on Tuesday 25th October 2011
Gardens of homes in Cannock South Ward will be tested by contractors working on behalf of Cannock Chase Council to find out if there are contaminants from former landfill sites.
Improvements begin at Hednesford Park
Published on Wednesday 12th October 2011
Visitors to Hednesford Park will notice a few changes to the area in coming weeks as works begin to improve access.
Vehicles checked at pollution hotspot
Published on Wednesday 5th October 2011
More than 35 vehicles were stopped on the A5 as part of a stop and search programme involving waste documentation and local air quality concerns.
LIVE: Vehicle emission checks
Published on Monday 3rd October 2011
With our partners from VOSA and Staffordshire Police we'll be checking vehicle emissions and surveying drivers in the district.
Fly tipper gets belated Christmas present
Published on Wednesday 28th September 2011
A Hednesford man, who dumped a Christmas card with his name on amongst rubbish and packaging, got a nasty surprise in court.
Fatality at Hednesford Hills Raceway
Published on Monday 26th September 2011
Staffordshire Police and Cannock Chase Council are now carrying out a detailed investigation following an incident at Hednesford Hills Raceway.
Tips for managing air quality at home
Published on Monday 26th September 2011
Today is the first ever World Environmental Health day, which focuses on air quality, follow these tips for health at home.
Incinerator plan rejected
Published on Friday 16th September 2011
Staffordshire County Council has rejected a planning application to build an Energy Recovery Facility at Kingswood Lakeside.
Asbestos dumped on country lane
Published on Friday 16th September 2011
More than two and a quarter tonnes of waste containing dangerous asbestos was dumped in Newlands Lane near Heath Hayes, Cannock.
Man fined for throwing cigarette end on to car park
Published on Wednesday 27th July 2011
A man who threw a cigarette end on to the car park at McDonald’s in Church Road, Cannock, will have to pay out almost £800 following a successful prosecution by the Council.
Council supports National Poop Scoop Week
Published on Wednesday 27th July 2011
Cannock Chase Council and Dogs Trust are urging dog owners to pick up the poop and help keep the District’s public spaces clean.
Green Flag Awards again for our green spaces
Published on Monday 25th July 2011
Four of the Council’s green spaces have been recognised as among the best in the country again after they all retained their prestigious Green Flag Awards.
Temporary toilets open in Hednesford town centre
Published on Wednesday 13th July 2011
Temporary public toilets are now open in Hednesford town centre, ensuring that facilities are available during the major regeneration works in the town.
Disappointment at go-ahead for incinerator
Published on Friday 8th July 2011
Cannock Chase Council’s environment chief has expressed disappointment at the granting of planning permission for an incinerator at Kingswood Lakeside.
Consultation on Sex Establishment Policy
Published on Friday 1st July 2011
Cannock Chase Council is holding a consultation period for its draft policy on sex establishments.
Community Action Station is back in Cannock
Published on Friday 24th June 2011
Cannock Chase Council has joined forces with Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to launch the newly improved Action Station.
Warning to scrap metal dealers after prosecution
Published on Tuesday 21st June 2011
Cannock Chase Council’s environment leader has warned scrap metal dealers who disturb residents by blaring amplified bugle sounds from their trucks that they face prosecution.
Rugeley Cricket Club - Clean Up
Published on Tuesday 14th June 2011
Over 40 residents living in and around the Etching Hill area took part in a community clean up involving a litter pick of the woodland area surrounding Rugeley Cricket Club.
Pupils drive out dangerous parking near their school
Published on Monday 13th June 2011
A campaign to stop dangerous and inconsiderate parking near a Brereton school has been hailed a huge success after pupils helped to educate the grown-ups.
Children spend half-term creating community garden
Published on Monday 6th June 2011
Over 50 local children spent their half-term break creating a small garden in their new community space with the help of Cannock Chase Council.
Pupils drive out dangerous parking near their school
Published on Monday 16th May 2011
Inconsiderate motorists who park dangerously near a school in the District are being targeted in a new safety campaign.
Farmer fined for illegal waste operation
Published on Thursday 12th May 2011
A farmer who ran an illegal waste disposal operation on his land will have to pay out more than £8,000 after a successful prosecution by Cannock Chase Council.
Work to start on Hednesford Gateway
Published on Monday 4th April 2011
Work will get under way this month on the £50 million Hednesford Gateway development.
More tests needed at former waste sites
Published on Wednesday 30th March 2011
More tests are needed at two sites in the District to find out if the dumping of household waste in the past poses a risk to health today.
Changes to pest control services
Published on Monday 28th March 2011
From 1st April 2011 a number of changes will be made to the Council’s Pest Control service.
Park’s flooding problem to be fixed
Published on Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Work will start in Hednesford Park next week (week beginning 28th March) to fix flooding issues that have plagued the park for the last few years.
Council calls for views on street trading in the District
Published on Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Cannock Chase Council is planning to tighten up its regulations on street trading across the District and has asked local people for their views.
Clean bill of health after soil and gas tests
Published on Wednesday 5th January 2011
Cannock Chase Council has received the results from soil testing and gas testing carried out between June and September 2010 in five areas of the District.
Taxi safety in the spotlight in festive campaign
Published on Monday 13th December 2010
Taxi marshals will be in Cannock town centre over Christmas and New Year to make sure that festive revellers get home safely as part of a new campaign.
Improvements planned for Stile Cop Cemetery
Published on Tuesday 24th August 2010
Cannock Chase Council is planning improvements to the Cremated Remains Section of Stile Cop Cemetery, Rugeley during October.
Woman fined after dropping dirty nappies into neighbour's garden
Published on Thursday 9th July 2009
A woman who dropped dirty nappies from her first-floor flat into her neighbour's garden has been fined after failing to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice issued by Cannock Chase Council.
Woman fined for throwing cigarette end from car window
Published on Monday 11th May 2009
A woman who threw a cigarette end from her car window while on the school run has been fined hundreds of pounds after a successful prosecution by Cannock Chase Council.
Noisy neighbour prosecuted by council
Published on Friday 19th December 2008
Cannock Chase Council has warned noisy neighbours to turn down the volume after a Cannock woman was ordered to pay more than £1,000 following a successful prosecution.
Residents consulted over wind farm plans
Published on Monday 14th January 2008
Hundreds of residents living near the site of a proposed wind farm in Cannock Chase are to be asked for their views on the plans.
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