The Council is looking to appoint local people to serve on the Independent Remuneration Panel to assist in reviewing its Members’ Allowances Scheme.

The Panel considers and makes recommendations relating to the allowances paid to elected Councillors, together with recommendations about the roles and responsibilities for which allowances should be payable.

Cannock Chase Council in partnership with WLCT has launched an official World War 1 website to remember the sacrifices made by men and women during World War 1 across the District.

The special website not only gives visitors information on local campaigns and events commemorating World War 1, but is also a way for family, friends and survivors to share their own memories of wartime.

Consultation has started on the draft alcohol Licensing Policy 2016-2020.

The policy has been prepared in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 and Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Act.  The policy sets out how the Council administers its licensing functions and how decisions will be made. 



The general principles of the policy focus on four licensing objectives, the prevention of crime and disorder, ensuring public safety, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

Households in the Cannock Chase area will have recently received a form asking residents to check whether the information on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct.

This forms part of Cannock Chase Council's annual voter registration canvass.

The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not currently registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.

A Police force-wide summer anti-social behaviour campaign is underway in Staffordshire promoting the importance of all generations showing consideration and tolerance to each other.

Respect: It's a two way street', is asking people to think about how their actions affect others. Anti-social behaviour can be caused by people of all ages and from different backgrounds, it's not confined to young people.