Residents are being reminded of some key deadlines ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May.

Only people who are registered will be able to vote on 7 May, if you have moved you will need to register to vote again.  Registering is easy and you can apply online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote in just a few minutes. All you will need is your date of birth and national insurance number.  The deadline to register to vote is Monday 20 April.

Cannock Chase Council has reached a major milestone as Cabinet approves the Cannock Chase Local Plan 2018–2040 and recommend its adoption to Full Council.

This marks the culmination of seven years of detailed preparation, extensive consultation and rigorous independent examination.

To mark the launch of the Great British Spring Clean 2026, enthusiastic volunteers from Littleton Green Community School and South Staffordshire College Support to Learn rolled up their sleeves last week to help tidy Ravenhill Park in Brereton, Rugeley.

Cannock Chase Council is celebrating a significant milestone after appointing its first female operative through its apprenticeship programme.

Joanne Walker, 43, has secured a full-time role as a multi skilled operative - plumber within the Council’s Housing Maintenance Team, marking a milestone in the Council’s drive to support women into traditionally male-dominated trades.