Environment and planning news
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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