Council agrees to `pavement licences` and to make them free of charge

Pavement Licences

Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020

Cannock Chase councillors have responded to new legislation from Government for a pavement licensing scheme, by voting unanimously to support it at its Council Meeting held last evening. The scheme allows businesses selling food and drink to place tables and chairs and associated furniture outside of their premises.

Furthermore, councillors agreed to make the `pavement licences` free of charge to successful applicants. Other local authorities have decided to charge businesses £100 for a licence, the maximum amount allowed by Government.


Cannock resident fined for town centre drinking

Resident Fined for Drinking in Town Centre

Published: Friday, 31st July 2020

Terrence Reiley, aged 37 from Cannock, has been found guilty of breaching his Community Protection Notice (CPN) for street drinking in Cannock Town Centre.

Mr. Reiley appeared in Cannock Magistrates Court on 21 July after pleading guilty to the offence of breaching his CPN. He was fined £135 court costs and £80 for the offence.


Residents in Cannock Chase urged to look out for voter registration details

Annual canvass

Published: Thursday, 30th July 2020

Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date in the annual canvass.

With District; County Council; and Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner elections taking place in Cannock Chase in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part.

The annual canvass ensures that the Council can keep the electoral register up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.

Council signs up to online platform to help local retailers

ShopAppy logo

Published: Monday, 27th July 2020

Cannock Chase Council is supporting a new way for local retailers to sell their products and services online.

ShopAppy provides an online shop window where customers can browse, buy and collect or arrange home delivery and is now available in over 100 areas in the UK. It is offering 12 months free subscription for all independent retailers in Cannock Chase District. The scheme is being run in conjunction with VISA.

The cost of the subscriptions is being met by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP).

Council owned play areas and green gyms to re-open

Cllr Christine Mitchell

Published: Thursday, 9th July 2020

Following risk assessments and signage being installed on all Council owned play areas and outdoor gym equipment, the Council are set to re-open these areas to residents and families safely.

Council officers will be removing any tape from play areas and outdoor gym equipment and will be installing safety signage for all users on all Council owned play areas during the course of Thursday and Friday and all will be open by Saturday 11 July.

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