Egg-stravaganza of events at District Markets this Easter

Happy easter message

Published: Friday, 18th March 2016

Cannock Indoor, Prince of Wales and Skett’s Street Market events will start from 10am on Good Friday (Friday 25th March), where children will be greeted by Anna from Frozen, there is a free face painter, an Easter egg hunt, an Easter bunny handing out chocolate, street music playing and Cannock Chase Radio playing live in Market Hall.

Activities continue on Saturday 26th March with hunt the Easter bunnies in Cannock Market Hall, the owl experience and Natasha Marie, a female vocalist live from 10am-2pm.

Shoppers urged to use it or lose it!

Shopmobility Scheme

Published: Friday, 18th March 2016

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 marks 30th anniversary of sheltered housing opening

Gracemoor Court

Published: Friday, 18th March 2016

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

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

Work due to start on artificial grass pitch

Members with picture of AGP on proposed site

Published: Thursday, 17th March 2016

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.

Games area nears completion

Multi-games area at Cannock Stadium

Published: Thursday, 17th March 2016

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.

Report highlights the impact of Supporting People cuts

Councillor Frank Allen

Published: Wednesday, 16th March 2016

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 to fly the flag for the Commonwealth

Councillor Maureen Freeman

Published: Friday, 11th March 2016

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 14th 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.”

Local Councils launch new scheme to improve air quality

Eco Schemes

Published: Friday, 11th March 2016

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 leave Council land

Cannock Chase Council logo

Published: Wednesday, 9th March 2016

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.

Rugeley Power Station task force meets for the first time

Council logo

Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2016

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.

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