Cannock Chase Council has reinforced its commitment to combating climate change by joining a Staffordshire-wide statement focused on addressing climate change through proactive planning policies. The decision was formally approved at last night’s Cabinet meeting, marking a significant step toward achieving net zero emissions across the county by 2050.

Cannock Chase Council has today launched its latest review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations used for Parliamentary and local elections and is seeking views from residents on any suggested changes they may have.

The review considers factors such as ease of access, location within a polling district, availability, facilities and the number of electors per polling station.

Cannock Chase Council, in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), is proud to announce the official opening of its refurbished tennis courts across the district.

The scheme has seen significant upgrades to tennis facilities across the district, including four courts at Hednesford Park, six at Cannock Park, one at Ravenhill Park, and the complete rebuilding of two courts at Heath Hayes Park.  These were officially opened by Chairman of the Council, Councillor Steve Thornley and his consort Councillor Sue Thornley earlier this month

The Council and developers have worked with a family in Rugeley to relocate a memorial tree following planning approval for housing.

A cherry tree was planted at the former Aelfgar School site in Rugeley for Stacey Wilshaw, who attended Lichfield Music Centre there and tragically passed away in 2000.

Aelfgar School was closed in August 2011 and the land was purchased by Cannock Chase Council for development.

The Council's ‘Armed Forces Champion’ has stepped in after concerns that a lack of volunteers could hit this year’s Poppy Appeal in Cannock Chase.

Former Royal Marine, Councillor David Williams, has organised an event next week at the council’s Civic Centre for people and groups wanting to get involved in helping the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) annual appeal.

Branches of the RBL and regimental associations are expected to be represented - with local community groups, organisations and businesses also invited to the event which gets underway at 6pm on Thursday 5 September.

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet have agreed to recommend to full Council that it spends £141,770 on improvements to the play area at Flaxley Road in Rugeley.

Nearly £142k was approved to be included into the general fund capital programme at the Cabinet meeting last night.  

Cannock Chase Council is set to take significant steps to tackle the rising demand for housing repairs across the district.

In April there was a notable surge in repair requests, which has added to the backlog.

Council’s Cabinet have agreed to use £231,000 from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to procure an external contractor to clear the backlog and ensure that a reduction of outstanding repairs was seen over the next six months.

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet have agreed to consult on extending and amending the current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to reduce anti-social behaviour in the district.