The Old Brickworks Nature Reserve
The Old Brickworks Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the land trust.
Click the link below to find out more:
Last Updated: 16/08/2018
The Old Brickworks Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the land trust.
Click the link below to find out more:
Last Updated: 16/08/2018
A vibrant street market takes place in Cannock Town Centre every Friday offering a wide variety of goods and produce. The market is operated by E G Skett & Co. (Sketts) which is a third generation family business celebrating 60 years trading this year. Sketts are passionate about markets and in addition to the regular Friday street market they also run various themed markets during the year.
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Last Updated: 01/09/2016
Are you thinking about visiting the Cannock Chase area? If so, please take a look at our interactive guide to find out more about Cannock Chase and surrounding areas!
Move through the pages below using the left or right arrows or use the contents navigation at the bottom of each page. You can also click here to view full screen.
Alternatively, please see pdf file below which can be viewed on screen or printed.
The heathlands across Cannock Chase are among Europe's rarest habitats and home to some of our most endangered animal and plant species. Many of these habitats and species are legally protected and a great amount of work is being done to safeguard their future. To ensure these wild areas and beautiful animals will be around for future generations to enjoy, we ask that all visitors remain on the footpaths, refrain from littering, keep you dogs on leads and clean up your dogs mess.
If you would like any further information about visiting Cannock Chase, please contact the Economic Development team on 01543 464272 or email visit@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Tourism leaflet
Last Updated: 20/11/2019
Sunday 1st May will be the celebration of Staffordshire's 1000th Birthday and will be known as Staffordshire Day!
To celebrate, there will be events all across the County - to see what's on please visit 'Enjoy Staffordshires' website.
Or if you wish to create your own event, like a street party or a local music festival, please visit the Enjoy Staffordshire website to download their promotioal events form and find out more about a grant of up to £1000 to arrange your event!
We need your help to make Staffordshire Day a real celebration! We are looking for a mix of people from all walks of life in Staffordshire to answer the following questions on video - they just need to be individual short snippets, no longer than 30 seconds, which will be combined into a mini feature distributed throughout the lead up to Staffordshire Day!
How to get them to us - you can upload them to Twitter and use the hashtag #StaffordshireDay, upload them to your YouTube Channel and send us the link or WeTransfer them to communications@staffordshire.gov.uk - if you need any further options please contact the communications team on the email above.
Last Updated: 19/02/2016
Museum of Cannock Chase
Valley Road
Hednesford
Staffordshire
WS12 1TD
Email: museumofcannockchase@wlct.org
Call: 01543 877666
Tel: 01543 464226
Email: visit@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Incidents/Lost and Found, please call crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111
Staffordshire County Council, general enquiries: 0300 111 8000
Last Updated: 25/01/2016
Last Updated: 15/09/2015
Toilets available for public use are distributed around the Cannock Chase District.
Please view the list or interactive map below to find locations of toilet facilities.
Use the '+' button to zoom in.
Click on the toilet location icon to find address and opening times.
To view a larger map please follow this link
View Cannock Chase District Public Toilet Facilities in a larger map
Brereton | Brereton & Ravenhill Park Main entrances are off Main Road and Armitage Road, Brereton, WS15 1DS The park is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm |
Cannock | Cannock Library Manor Avenue, Cannock, WS11 1AA Please follow this link for opening times Civic Centre Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG Opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
In-Shops / Cannock Shopping Centre |
Heath Hayes | Heath Hayes Health Centre (Heath Hayes) Located at Gorsemoor Road, Heath Hayes WS12 3TG Please follow this link for opening times |
Hednesford | Museum of Cannock Chase Valley Road Hednesford Staffordshire WS12 1TD Please follow this link for opening times and more information |
Norton Canes | Norton Canes Parish office The Parish Office is a designated public toilet in Burntwood Road, Norton Canes. Norton Canes Library |
Rugeley | Rugeley Library There are ladies, gents and a disabled toilet in Rugeley Library.
Rugeley Bus Station Rugeley Leisure Centre |
Parking fines starting with the letters 'ZC' can be paid on-line on this site via our on-line payments page. (select Penalty Charge Notices).
Other parking fines starting with the letters 'GE' can be paid via Staffordshire County Council's on-line payments page
From 1st April 2015 Staffordshire County Council are now responsibe for on-street parking enforcement in our district.
Further information is available by telephoning 0300 111 8000 or via http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transport/parking/home.aspx
Civil Enforcement Officers will continue to issue Penalty Charge Notices for off street offences (ie. car parks & service areas), which will carry either a £50 or £70 fine , but this will be reduced to £25/£35 if paid within 14 days.
Penalty Charge Notices will not be issued to exempt groups, for example Blue Badge holders, if they have parked within the criteria of their permit and displayed the badge correctly.
Need more information?
Read more about Civil Parking Enforcement at:
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Parking
The council is a member of the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London (PATROL) Adjudication Joint Committee.
How do I make a complaint about a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) that has been issued to my vehicle?
All Challenges must be submitted in writing to:
Parking Services, PO Box 2994, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 9FG
Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) - Parking Attendants were known as Civil Enforcement Officers from 23 March 2009.
Enforcement By Post - Motorists who drive away while the CEO is processing the PCN can now be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice through the post.
How do I know which charging structure I have to pay?
The details of which charge you are required to pay will be on your Penalty Charge Notice.
Is it just another money making scheme for the Council?
The changes introduced with Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 have been introduced nationally, not just in Staffordshire. The new rules are aimed at making parking fairer for the motorist - making the charge more proportional to the contravention. The council does not make a profit from parking services and all money received from Penalty Charge Notices is put back into parking services.
I am a disabled Blue Badge holder, will the new Act affect me? There are no new rules or regulations that will specifically affect Blue Badge holders. Badge holders with new fraud-prevention style badges (issued from October 2007) should display their badges as directed on the front of the badge - The Blue Badge Scheme, Staffordshire County Council.
If I submit a challenge, will I lose the opportunity to pay at the discounted rate?
No, providing the challenge is RECEIVED within 14 days of the Penalty Charge Notice issue date, the option to pay at the discounted rate will be held until a decision is made.
I am trying to pay on the automated telephone line and the system keeps looping?
This is a technical fault due to the large volume of calls, please wait a short time and try again later.
I no longer own this vehicle, why do you keep writing to me? You are still the registered owner/keeper with the DVLA and you need to inform them of when and whom you sold the vehicle to. The registered owner/keeper is responsible for any Penalty Charge Notice's issued to the vehicle.
I did not receive a Penalty Charge Notice, but have received a Notice to Owner requesting that I pay £50/£70 for a Penalty Charge Notice. Can I pay the discounted rate of £25/35?
No. The discounted sum can only be paid within 14 days of the contravention. The Penalty Charge Notice was issued and we can only assume that a member of the public has removed it. You will need to make a representation to that effect.
Why did I get a ticket when I left a note in the car advising I was loading or it had broken down?
A note is not a valid permit to park and you would need to send a copy of any evidence to support the reason your vehicle was there i.e., breakdown recovery receipt, or delivery note.
Can I come to your office to discuss my dispute?
No. Challenges to the issuing of a Penalty Charge Notice can only be dealt with in writing. You will receive a written response.
Can I sort this dispute over the telephone?
No. You must write, stating the grounds of your dispute.
You have rejected my challenge. I don't agree, what happens now?
The Council will send you a Notice to Owner (NtO) after 28 days. You can than make a formal dispute (Representation). The Notice to Owner will tell you how and on what grounds you may dispute. If the Council accepts your dispute the case will be closed and this will be confirmed in writing. If it doesn't accept your dispute, it will issue you with a Notice of Rejection. This will tell you must either pay within 28 days or appeal to the independent adjudicator. The Council will send you the necessary forms
(Once Notice to Owner received) I didn't own this vehicle at the time/never owned it.
You must make a formal Representation and provide written evidence of disposal/acquisition and details of the actual owner. If you never owned the vehicle you must provide written evidence from the DVLA. If you have no written evidence you may wish to seek legal advice in regard to swearing an affidavit.
I have already paid this Penalty Charge Notice and you have sent me a Notice to Owner, Charge Certificate etc.
Please write to us with details and evidence. Please provide proof of payment and/or a copy of both sides of your cheque/postal order if paid by this method.
(Representation rejected) I don't agree with your decision. What can I do?
You may appeal to the independent adjudicator - Traffic Penalty Tribunal (England and Wales)
You can request a personal hearing near your home or place of work. Traffic Penalty Tribunal will write to you.
I have received a Charge Certificate, but didn't receive the Notice to Owner. Can I dispute the Penalty?
No. The Notice to Owner was sent to the same address and it's too late now. The Council will register the debt at the Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) - HM Courts Service, Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) and send you the court order. Please read these carefully. You can then make a Witness Statement if you didn't receive the Notice to Owner. The court papers will explain the grounds and the procedures. The declaration must be sworn as set out in the papers.
I have received the court order but want to dispute the penalty now. Can I do this?
No. Please read the court papers carefully. You can make a Witness Statement if the grounds shown in the court papers apply. This may enable you to have the opportunity of presenting your case. You can't make a declaration if none of the grounds apply.
I've been contacted by the Bailiffs. Can I dispute the Penalty now?
No, it's too late. Please speak directly to the Bailiff or seek legal advice or contact the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Other Bailiff queries
You must contact the Bailiffs. They will tell you about their complaints procedure. You can also ask your local county court to access the charges if you think they are excessive, but you may have to pay for this.
Last Updated: 14/11/2016
Cannock Chase is rich in local history and we believe it is very important that we preserve the area's heritage for future generations.
Our ancestors played a vital role in bringing us to where we are today and we need to make sure that our past is not just remembered but also celebrated.
To bring our past alive and also to attract visitors to the area, we are currently working on plans for a new community project.
The Chase Heritage Trail project will not only create a trail taking in historic landmarks and local beauty spots but also enhance the existing Museum of Cannock Chase for anyone to enjoy.
The Chase Heritage Trail will run from Cannock to Rugeley passing through or close to, historic sites that may have previously been difficult to access.
It will offer walks and off-road cycling tracks and will hopefully encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The project also includes plans to extend and refurbish the Museum of Cannock Chase with a new local history gallery, enlarged reception area and touch-screen information points.
The project is to be supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Staffordshire Environmental Fund.
Visit the Heritage Lottery Fund Website at www.hlf.org.uk
Last Updated: 07/09/2015
Grass fires take up a large amount of our Firefighters’ time from Easter through to September. Attending 40 every week means that our crews could be putting out these avoidable grass fires when they should be helping someone whose life may be in danger at a house fire or road traffic collision.
Working with our partners we are trying to reduce the amount of grass fires that occur this Summer with our Summer Fire Safety campaign.
Remember the following when out in the countryside to help us:
The Service is urging parents to educate children about the dangers of grass fires and be aware of any accidental causes of grass fires such as cigarettes, bonfires, barbeques and glass bottles left in wooded areas, when enjoying the warmer weather,
For more information visit our website www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk
Last Updated: 07/09/2016