A pet trader from Rugeley who made hundreds of thousands of pounds illegally selling endangered animals from his home has been jailed for 32 months.

Robert Gillan was also banned from dealing in animals for ten years after he admitted a string of offences relating to the keeping and trading of animals following an investigation by Cannock Chase District Council.

More than 40 children took part in the first ever Leader’s School Debate hosted by Cannock Chase Council.

The 45 children and young people from local primary and secondary schools took part in the event across two days in the Council Chamber in front of a judging panel including the Council’s Leader, Deputy Leader, Chairman of the Council and local MP Josh Newbury. 

A fun new way for children and young people to learn about Cannock Chase is coming to our local schools, community groups and parks.

After the success of the Cannock Chase National Landscape Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) project, the Friends of Hednesford Park have been working with partners to expand ‘Guardians of Cannock Chase’ programme — an engaging, hands on scheme designed to help young people explore, enjoy and care for our amazing local landscape.

Cannock Chase Council is inviting children, young people, and families to get creative and enjoy a range of fun, free activities taking place in Cannock Park over the February half term.

Following the success of last year’s vibrant spray painted artwork on the Pavilion, the professional spray artist involved in that project will be returning to Cannock. Over the next few weeks, they will be working to enhance the external walls of Chase Leisure Centre with new designs. 

Cannock Chase Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to have their say on Rugeley Town Centre at their market stall next week.

On Thursday 19 February, from 10am until 3pm, consultants JTP will have a market stall in Rugeley Town Centre, on behalf of the Council, where they will be gathering feedback and ideas from the community.

This is your chance to tell us what you love about the town centre, what you think could be improved, and what developments you believe would benefit the area. Your views will help shape the vision for Rugeley town centre’s future.