With the festive season fast approaching, Cannock Chase Council is relaunching its ‘STOP the Scams’ campaign, encouraging residents to stay vigilant against fraud. 

Scammers often target people during busy holiday periods, taking advantage of the season’s shopping, gatherings, and charitable giving. The Council’s Community Safety team is determined to help residents recognise, avoid, and report scams - to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Cannock Chase Council’s waste and recycling calendars for December 2024 to March 2025 are now available to download from our website.

The calendars detail collection dates for the green, blue and brown bins, also include important information about Christmas and New Year changes.

Cabinet have approved to allocate Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) ward funding for playground resurfacing works at West Chadsmoor Family Centre.

£5,846.74 has been allocated from Chadsmoor Ward Community Levy ward fund.

This follows members of the of the former Cannock East Ward identifying the playground resurfacing works for this important community venue.

The consultation on the future of culture and heritage services in Cannock Chase is now open. This follows a decision by the Council's Cabinet yesterday to invite residents to share their views on the district’s culture and heritage offer.

The consultation comes in response to proposals to close the Museum of Cannock Chase and the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Residents across Cannock Chase are to be asked to give their views on a future cultural offer for the area - following proposals to close a museum and theatre.

Senior councillors will discuss closing the Museum of Cannock Chase and Prince of Wales Theatre as part of budget measures in a move to protect essential frontline services for the community and key leisure facilities for residents.

Right to Buy allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discount.

The rules for Right to Buy (RTB) are changing on 21 November 2024.  From this date the maximum discount you can get, is whichever is lower:

Councillors at Cannock Chase Council are urging pensioners not to miss out on receiving the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA) this year.

The council is supporting efforts to encourage local pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit - which means they will benefit from the winter fuel payment.

The issue was discussed in the Council meeting last month where it was agreed that the Leader of the Council would write to our local MP Josh Newbury.

Cannock Chase Council is delighted to announce that work will soon begin on the exciting redevelopment of the Flaxley Road play area in Rugeley’s Pear Tree Estate.

With an investment of £141,770, the project will transform the current space into a safe, welcoming area with new accessible play equipment, a circular path for walking and cycling, seating, bins, and tree planting. Contractors are set to arrive on-site this month, with a goal to complete the project before Christmas.

Residents across Cannock Chase can now renew their garden waste subscription for brown bin collections for 2025.

Cannock Chase Council are pleased to announce that the price for the service will remain the same at £38.50 per year, remaining competitively priced and ensuring affordability for households across the district.

Once you renew your subscription you will receive a new green permit in the New Year, this should be displayed on your bin underneath the handle.