Cannock and Rugeley’s Shopmobility Scheme is under review following a drop in usage figures.

The Shopmobility Scheme provides mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters for anyone with mobility issues, to hire and use in Cannock and Rugeley town centres.

Councillor Diane Todd, Portfolio Leader for Town Centre Regeneration said “Cannock Chase Shopmobility Scheme was set up in 2011, following the pedestrianisation of the town centres, meaning that it is not always possible for people to park or be dropped off close to the shops.

Leader of the Council visits sheltered housing scheme following the 30^th anniversary of its opening.

Leader of the Council George Adamson, has visited residents at Grace Moore Court, to mark the 30^th anniversary of its opening.

Grace Moore Court is a sheltered housing scheme of 20 flats, managed by Cannock Chase Council.  It was built in March 1985, with the first stone being laid by Councillor George Adamson.

Local Councillors from Cannock Chase Council visit the proposed site for an artificial grass pitch on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford.

Members were invited to look at plans for an artificial grass pitch (AGP) which include a fenced full-sized floodlit 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) and a new changing pavilion at the site of the former West Cannock Sports and Social Club on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford.

Local Councillors visit the multi-use games area (MUGA) at the Cannock Stadium site as it nears completion.

Works on the derelict multi-use games area started in February, and is set to be complete at the end of March.

The MUGA will enable 11-16 year olds to play recreational football, basketball and cricket in a purpose built floodlit area.

A report to Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet has highlighted the impact the withdrawal of the Supporting People grant funding will have on vulnerable people in the District.

Supporting People funding helps the most vulnerable people in the District, such as single homeless with support needs or teenage parents, withdrawal of this funding means these people could lose their support networks and accommodation.

Cannock Chase Council’s Chairman will be raising the flag for Commonwealth Day.

Fly the Flag for Commonwealth is a way for people in their local communities to join with others nationwide and become more involved, showing their appreciation for the Commonwealth.

The initiative is now in its third year and will see more than 850 flags raised around the world at 10am on Monday 14^th March.

Chairman Councillor Maureen Freeman said “It is an honour to be raising the Commonwealth Flag on behalf of Cannock Chase Council at the Civic Centre.”

Cannock Chase Council is working in conjunction with Councils in Staffordshire and local fleet operators in a new scheme to improve air quality on local roads.

The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme was launched by the consortium of eight Councils at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent last month.

 The free scheme helps fleet operators improve their efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions and make cost savings.

Travellers have moved from Council-owned Chase Leisure Centre,

On Tuesday 8th March the leisure centre and golf course are now fully open and a clean-up operation is underway.

We understand residents’ concerns and would like to assure them that we have acted on this matter as swiftly as possible.  Residents are reminded that there is a legal process that the Council has to follow and we are very much in the hands of the court as to when the travellers can be evicted.

The task force set up to work together to look at ways to mitigate the impact of the proposed closure of Rugeley Power Station and establish future uses of the Rugeley Power Station site has met for the first time.

Time to clean some space on your fridge, as the new waste and recycling calendars are on their way to residents in the District.

The new calendars will be distributed to 44,000 households in the District over the next few weeks.

This year’s calendar forms part of an information booklet which residents can keep on their fridge as a permanent recycling reminder.  It gives valuable information such as what goes in which bin and a reminder that food waste is no longer accepted in the brown bin.