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The Council's Proposed Budget from 2012-13
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Council budgets and spending news
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet considered their proposed 2012/13 budget at a meeting last night (2nd February).
Adventures in Wonderland - half-term fun!
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
There’s lots of fun family activities over the half term holidays at the Museum of Cannock Chase, including arts and crafts, games and children’s trails, all inspired by the classic children’s book ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’.
Norton Canes Solar Panel Pilot Scheme
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Housing news
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet agreed last night (2nd February), a revised course of action to ensure that the Norton Canes Solar Panel pilot scheme goes ahead despite the Government’s reduction in ‘Feed in Tariffs’.
Pre-Tenancy Police Checks
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Housing news
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet agreed last night (2nd February) to introduce Police checks for all housing applicants before they are offered a Council tenancy or are nominated to a housing association. This will become effective from 1st April 2012.
Work begins on major new store in Hednesford
Published on Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Community and living news
Work has begun to make way for a major new Tesco store at St Modwen's new £50million Hednesford Gateway town centre.
Valentine's is just another day...
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Community and living news
Valentine’s Day should be about celebrating the love and affection between a couple. This will not be the case for some men and women living in Cannock Chase District this Valentine’s Day.
3G All Weather Grass Pitch Construction Starts!!
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
Greenfields (Sport Surfaces) UK Limited have started work to create a full size 3rd generation artificial grass football pitch at Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School.
Bogus caller warning
Published on Friday 27th January 2012 in Community and living news
Staffordshire Police is warning people to be on their guard against suspicious callers at the door following a distraction-type burglary in Cannock
Electrical Fire Safety Week
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Community and living news
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have launched its Electrical Fire Safety Week.
Working together can really make a difference
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Community and living news
Cannock Chase Council is proud of its strong working relationships that it has developed with other local agencies.
New Leisure Partnership to start from 1st April 2012
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
Finalising legal and contractual arrangements between the Council and WLCT will mean a short delay in the handover of the management responsibilies for culture and leisure services.
Campaign reduces alcohol-related violence
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Community and living news
Council bosses are haling the success of a partnership campaign that was launched over the Christmas period.
Streetscene contractor goes into administration
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Environment and planning news
The Council was advised on Monday that its streetscene contractor Fountains PLC had gone into administration.
Smiles of fun at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Friday 20th January 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
To help get ready for an action-packed half term of children’s activities in February, the Museum of Cannock Chase is holding a special photo competition.
New exhibition at museum
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
Works by local artist Margaret Young will be on display at the Museum of Cannock Chase in the first show of the year to feature in the Coffee Shop gallery.
New Profiles Health and Fitness Centre on the way
Published on Wednesday 18th January 2012 in Leisure and Culture news
Chase Leisure Centre will be closed for four days in early February to allow the installation of brand new health and fitness centre called “Profiles”.
Tesco agree Hednesford deal
Published on Wednesday 18th January 2012 in Community and living news
The redevelopment of Hednesford town centre has taken a big step forward after a formal agreement was reached with Tesco for a foodstore at the Victoria Shopping Park.
Leadership welcomes HS2
Published on Tuesday 10th January 2012 in Transport and streets news
Cannock Chase Council's Leader Cllr George Adamson has welcomed the announcement approving proposals for a high speed rail link between London and Birmingham.
Survey provides clean bill of health
Published on Thursday 5th January 2012 in Environment and planning news
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.
Hednesford Park revamp moves a step closer
Published on Wednesday 21st December 2011 in Leisure and Culture news
A major redevelopment of Hednesford Park has taken a big step forward with the news of initial support for the project from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).
Consultation extended on housing plans
Published on Tuesday 20th December 2011 in Environment and planning news
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.
Flashmob is captured in town centres
Published on Monday 19th December 2011 in Community and living news
Night-time revellers in Cannock and Rugeley were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of a flashmob this weekend.
Hednesford Town FC help tackle alcohol-related violence
Published on Monday 19th December 2011 in Community and living news
Footballers for Hednesford Town FC will lend their support to a campaign to tackle alcohol-related violence and domestic abuse over Christmas.
Council gives go-ahead for parcels base
Published on Friday 16th December 2011 in Environment and planning news
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.
Residents urged to have their say on budget
Published on Friday 16th December 2011 in Council and democracy news
Cannock Chase Council's Cabinet revealed the 2012/13 budget for consultation at their meeting on Thursday 15 December.
Taxi safety in the spotlight over the festive season
Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011 in Community and living news
Taxi Wardens will be in Cannock Town Centre over Christmas and New Year to make sure that festive revellers get home safely.
Waste worker prosecuted for flytipping
Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011 in Environment and planning news
A Cannock man who works for a waste management company was fined £365 for dumping office rubbish in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Campaign warns revellers - don't ruin your Christmas
Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011 in Community and living news
Cannock Chase Council has teamed up with Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Staffordshire Women's Aid to launch a new campaign addressing alcohol-related violence.
Respect Project wins national award
Published on Monday 12th December 2011 in Leisure and Culture news
Cannock Chase Council is celebrating with the Friends of Cannock Park after receiving a Special Award for Innovation.
£5.4m upgrade announced for Chase Line
Published on Thursday 8th December 2011 in Transport and streets news
Long awaited improvements to the Chase Line rail service have been announced by Network Rail at a conference in Birmingham.
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