Our Corporate Plan sets out our vision to be an effective Council that promotes a growing economy, strong, healthy communities and a sustainable environment. Climate Change, Nature Recovery and the Environment is one of our four priorities and we are committed to enhancing the environment by reducing its carbon footprint.
Our Vision is to create a green, healthy and resilient area where people and nature can thrive. Key steps include the implementation of our new Climate Change Strategy, promoting biodiversity, supporting nature recovery work, and improvements in parks and open spaces.
Our Climate Change Strategy is centred around the following key objectives:
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures to reduce our carbon emissions and costs
- Engage and educate the community on reducing their carbon footprint and saving energy
- Collaboration and partnerships with local schools and businesses
- Monitoring and reporting on energy savings and cost reduction
We have selected these five pillars of focus as they allow our action to have the most meaningful impact:
1. Corporate Assets and Housing
2. Transport and Waste
3. Community Engagement
4. Business Engagement
5. Sustainability Education
See how communities across Cannock Chase District are turning climate ambition into action. This video highlights a range of projects supporting the Council’s Climate Change Strategy, including community engagement through The Great Imagining, sustainable education initiatives in local schools, tree planting programmes, biodiversity improvements, renewable energy generation and the protection of valuable green spaces. Together, these initiatives are helping to create a healthier, greener and more sustainable future for everyone who lives, works and visits the district.
Watch the video here.
We have also conducted our annual comprehensive Carbon Audit.
The 2024/25 carbon audit provides an in-depth analysis of our carbon footprint, measured across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, in line with DEFRA 2025 carbon conversion factors and Local Government Association (LGA) guidelines. This report reflects our continued commitment to reducing our environmental impact and working toward our Net Zero Carbon goal by 2040,
If you would like to discuss how we can support you or your organisation to be sustainable, please contact Martyne Manning at martynemanning@cannockchasedc.gov.uk.
To find out more about how you can help tackle climate change - one small change could make a BIG difference. Watch a short video to find out how you can help tackle climate change
- Local Climate Change Action
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Follow the journey of our waste and recycling by watching this short film.
Starting at the Council Depot, home to the Operations Service, see how teams help maintain parks, open spaces, trees, waste collection services, and the Council’s fleet.
Discover how recyclable materials are sorted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), how non-recyclable waste is used to generate energy, and how food waste is transformed into renewable energy through Anaerobic Digestion.Learn how these services work together to support cleaner communities, reduce waste, and create a more sustainable future.
Watch the video here.
- Cannock Chase Climate Change Community Panel
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The Climate Change Community Panel brings together residents, community groups and stakeholders who are interested in tackling climate change locally.
The panel provides an opportunity to share ideas, discuss local challenges and support practical action across Cannock Chase.
What the Panel does
The panel helps to:
- Provide feedback on council plans and priorities
- Share local knowledge and ideas
- Support community-led initiatives
- Encourage wider engagement in climate action
What we’ve achieved so farSince its launch, the Panel has:
- Contributed to discussions on the Council’s Climate Action Plan
- Helped raise awareness of local environmental issues
- Supported collaboration between residents and the Council
Specific examples of activity and outcomes will continue to be added as the panel develops.
Who can join
The panel is open to:
- Residents of Cannock Chase
- Community groups
- Local organisations
No specialist knowledge is required, only an interest in supporting local climate action.
- Get involved in Climate Action
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Everyone can play a role in tackling climate change. Individual actions, taken collectively, can make a significant difference.
What you can do
At Home
- Reduce energy use where possible
- Improve insulation and heating efficiency
- Consider low-carbon technologies
Travel
- Walk or cycle for short journeys
- Use public transport where possible
- Consider switching to an electric vehicle
Waste
- Reduce, reuse and recycle
- Avoid unnecessary single-use items
- Prepare for separate food waste collections
In Your Community
- Join local environmental groups
- Take part in community initiatives
- Share knowledge and ideas
Work with us
We welcome input from residents, businesses and organisations
You can:- Join the Climate Change Community Panel
- Take part in consultations when available
- Contact us with ideas or feedback