Parks and open spaces news
Respect Project wins national award
Published on Monday 12th December 2011
Cannock Chase Council is celebrating with the Friends of Cannock Park after receiving a Special Award for Innovation.
Environment leader welcomes decision on forest sell-off
Published on Thursday 17th February 2011
Cannock Chase Council’s Environment Leader has welcomed the Environment Secretary’s decision to abandon plans to sell 40,000 acres of state-owned woodland, including Cannock Chase.
Thousands of spring bulbs planted in Cannock Park
Published on Tuesday 18th January 2011
Thousands of bulbs have been planted to make sure that Cannock Park explodes with colour in the spring – and members of the Friends of Cannock Park group helped to plant them.
Hundreds enjoy lantern festivals
Published on Monday 13th December 2010
Hundreds of people got into the festive spirit at Cannock Chase Council’s Lantern Festivals at two parks in the District.
Footpath improvements at Elmore Park
Published on Monday 15th November 2010
Work starts at Elmore Park in Rugeley on Tuesday 16th November to improve footpaths at the Green Flag award-winning park.
Green Flag awards for four District green spaces
Published on Wednesday 28th July 2010
Four of Cannock Chase Council's green spaces have been recognised as among the best in the country with prestigious Green Flag Awards.
Centenary artwork unveiled in Cannock Park
Published on Wednesday 19th August 2009
After weeks of preparation and hard work, a colourful work of art to celebrate the centenary of the first step in the creation of Cannock Park has been completed.
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