A 45-year-old man from Hednesford has been convicted for breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Cannock.

The man was found consuming alcohol in Market Place, Cannock, on 10 October 2025, despite alcohol-related restrictions being in place under the PSPO.

Following enforcement action by Cannock Chase District Council, the case was heard through the Single Justice Procedure at Staffordshire Magistrates Court earlier this month, where the defendant was found guilty of the offence.

Residents across the district are being encouraged to recycle their leftover pumpkins this Halloween by using their weekly food waste collection service.

With Halloween just around the corner, Cannock Chase Council is expecting a seasonal increase in food waste collections as households dispose of unwanted pumpkins.

Residents can put chopped up pumpkins into their food waste caddies which are emptied weekly. But are asked to make sure they remove candles, lights or other plastic decorations from the pumpkin before it is recycled.

More than 750 children and young people from 14 local primary and secondary schools have taken part in Binworld, an exciting environmental education programme aimed at encouraging the next generation to care for their local environment.

Cannock Chase Council have celebrated the completion of 29 affordable homes, the first to be built to a Future Homes Standard.

Delivered on the land previously occupied by Aelfgar School in Rugeley, the homes form part of the 58 house Farriers Fold development, built by Lovell Partnership and include a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties.

The project demonstrates how local authorities can work with experienced private sector development partners to bring forward much-needed affordable homes and make use of their own land to support local housing delivery.

Cannock Chase Council is delighted to welcome two new Carpentry Apprentices, Ollie Kite and Conor Edwards, following an exceptionally successful recruitment campaign that attracted a high level of interest from aspiring tradespeople across the local area.

The apprenticeship opportunity generated a significant number of applications, with candidates demonstrating an impressive range of skills, enthusiasm and potential. The high calibre of applicants made the selection process both competitive and challenging.

Cannock Chase Council has officially opened the new Cannock Park Heritage Trail, giving visitors a fresh way to discover the stories, heritage and green spaces that make Cannock Park such a special place.

Gas Safety Week takes place from 14–20 September 2026, bringing together organisations, businesses, community groups and Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK to help keep the nation gas safe.

As a supporter of this year’s campaign, the council is taking part by sharing gas safety advice and reminders with residents via social media.

The theme for Gas Safety Week 2026 is Take No Chances. It is a simple but important reminder that if something does not feel right, it should not be ignored. If an appliance needs checking, do not put it off.