Cannock Chase Council urges Department of Health and NHS England not to undermine the community pharmacy provision with proposed changes.

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), the Department of Health and NHS England, set out changes that they wish to make to the way that community pharmacies operate, together with an overall reduction in funding in a joint letter last December.

Cannock Chase Council in collaboration with Job Centre Plus and Chase Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a jobs fair in Cannock this spring.

The jobs fair will be free for everyone and aims to bring together jobseekers and providers with vacancies and give them the chance to talk about any employment opportunities available.

Councillor Gordon Alcott Portfolio Leader for Economic Development and Planning said “we are looking for local employers, who have any job or apprenticeship opportunities to exhibit at our jobs fair.

Cannock Indoor, Prince of Wales and Skett’s Street Market events will start from 10am on Good Friday (Friday 25^th March), where children will be greeted by Anna from Frozen, there is a free face painter, an Easter egg hunt, an Easter bunny handing out chocolate, street music playing and Cannock Chase Radio playing live in Market Hall.

Activities continue on Saturday 26^th March with hunt the Easter bunnies in Cannock Market Hall, the owl experience and Natasha Marie, a female vocalist live from 10am-2pm.

Cannock and Rugeley’s Shopmobility Scheme is under review following a drop in usage figures.

The Shopmobility Scheme provides mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters for anyone with mobility issues, to hire and use in Cannock and Rugeley town centres.

Councillor Diane Todd, Portfolio Leader for Town Centre Regeneration said “Cannock Chase Shopmobility Scheme was set up in 2011, following the pedestrianisation of the town centres, meaning that it is not always possible for people to park or be dropped off close to the shops.

Leader of the Council visits sheltered housing scheme following the 30^th anniversary of its opening.

Leader of the Council George Adamson, has visited residents at Grace Moore Court, to mark the 30^th anniversary of its opening.

Grace Moore Court is a sheltered housing scheme of 20 flats, managed by Cannock Chase Council.  It was built in March 1985, with the first stone being laid by Councillor George Adamson.

Local Councillors from Cannock Chase Council visit the proposed site for an artificial grass pitch on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford.

Members were invited to look at plans for an artificial grass pitch (AGP) which include a fenced full-sized floodlit 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) and a new changing pavilion at the site of the former West Cannock Sports and Social Club on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford.

Local Councillors visit the multi-use games area (MUGA) at the Cannock Stadium site as it nears completion.

Works on the derelict multi-use games area started in February, and is set to be complete at the end of March.

The MUGA will enable 11-16 year olds to play recreational football, basketball and cricket in a purpose built floodlit area.

A report to Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet has highlighted the impact the withdrawal of the Supporting People grant funding will have on vulnerable people in the District.

Supporting People funding helps the most vulnerable people in the District, such as single homeless with support needs or teenage parents, withdrawal of this funding means these people could lose their support networks and accommodation.

Cannock Chase Council’s Chairman will be raising the flag for Commonwealth Day.

Fly the Flag for Commonwealth is a way for people in their local communities to join with others nationwide and become more involved, showing their appreciation for the Commonwealth.

The initiative is now in its third year and will see more than 850 flags raised around the world at 10am on Monday 14^th March.

Chairman Councillor Maureen Freeman said “It is an honour to be raising the Commonwealth Flag on behalf of Cannock Chase Council at the Civic Centre.”

Cannock Chase Council is working in conjunction with Councils in Staffordshire and local fleet operators in a new scheme to improve air quality on local roads.

The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme was launched by the consortium of eight Councils at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent last month.

 The free scheme helps fleet operators improve their efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions and make cost savings.