With work progressing behind the scenes to turn the £20 million Levelling Up Fund allocation for Cannock town centre into reality, a new survey has been launched to capture residents` perceptions of the town centre as it appears now.

The perception survey follows a virtual public consultation exhibition that appeared on the Council’s website asking for views on leisure and culture in the town centre, connectivity, and the potential for business and skills workspaces. That received 231 responses.

PLEASE NOTE, The “Chip and Pin payments system” in the Civic Centre Reception, which enables customers to make payment using their Credit/Debit card, is unavailable until further notice.

ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS that may be used are:

Appetite for triathlon in the UK continues to grow as close to 3,000 athletes are signed up to take on IRONMAN® 70.3® Staffordshire on 12 June 2022.



It’s just over six weeks until the seventh edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire, and registration numbers are at an all-time high. Close to 3,000 athletes will take the chance to push their limits in a challenging 70.3-mile swim, bike, and run event on 12 June 2022.

When organising your own street party, if your event requires a possible road closure you will need to seek permission by informing Staffordshire County Council. They don’t charge for road closures for residential street parties that do not affect a classified road, bus route or traffic sensitive route. You can make an application via the link below: {link no longer available}

Applications must be received by Thursday 28 April 2022.

Children and families will be in for a treat when they visit the Wimblebury Mount Wellbeing Trail. Visitors will be able to dance, listen and sing whilst exploring the woods and meeting the woodland animals!



Over the last few months, Cannock Chase Council and Inspiring healthy lifestyles have been working closely with Heath Hayes and Wimblebury Parish Council to develop an interactive Wellbeing Trail at Cannel Mount (off John Street) as part of the Cannock Chase Can programme.