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.

Cannock Chase Council is calling on residents of the Pear Tree Estate in Rugeley, to join forces and become part of an exciting initiative, that will support improvements to Flaxley Road Play Area in Rugeley.

The Council are looking for volunteers who are local and are passionate about the area and protecting the park, to set up a Friends of Flaxley Park group.

Councillor John Preece has been appointed as Deputy Leader for Cannock Chase Council.

This follows the resignation of Councillor Josh Newbury as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member.  As he was elected as Member of Parliament for the Cannock Chase Constituency at the General Election earlier this month.

Councillor Maureen Freeman has taken the position of Portfolio Leader for Regeneration and High Streets on the Council’s Cabinet. These changes were reported to the Council at its meeting on Wednesday 24 July 2024.

Visitors to McArthurGlen West Midlands in Cannock can now take part in a new wellness challenge with the launch of the Summer of Sports Reading Challenge. 

From 26 July to 31 August, families are invited to take on an exciting journey that combines the love of sports with the joy of reading. Participants will collect 10 QR codes located throughout the Centre, each unlocking new sports-themed poems and illustrations. Upon collecting all QR codes, participants can claim a free prize from Guest Services.

Cannock Chase Council in partnership with Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles is thrilled to announce the launch of the Kids CAN Club, a dynamic new initiative designed to keep children active, engaged, and entertained throughout the summer. 

This programme is part of the popular Cannock Chase Can App and promises a variety of free activities for kids of all ages.

Cannock Chase Council’s Housing Standards Team are launching a campaign to address damp and mould issues in privately rented and owner-occupied homes across the District.

Everyone has the right to a warm, secure home, yet many people in England are living in a home with damp and mould which may put their physical and mental health at risk.