Cannock Chase Council’s no food waste campaign starts next week, informing residents that food waste is no longer accepted in the brown bin.

It was estimated that the garden and food waste previously collected in the District only contained a small percentage of food waste.  The Council was disposing of this through in-vessel composting or anaerobic digestion, which is an expensive process.

From 1st February 2016 residents will be required to dispose of food waste in their green bin or recycle it in the garden with a garden composter.

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet is set recommend to spend £36,500 to replace damaged play equipment in the District

The equipment which was damaged in two separate arson attacks at the former Cannock Stadium site and Hayes Way play areas will be replaced with either like for like equipment or equipment in a similar design.

Councillor Christine Mitchell, Portfolio Leader for Culture and Sport said “The extent of the damage caused by these two attacks is unprecedented in the District. 

Cannock Chase Council members at their Council Meeting last week agreed to a freeze in their allowances following a review of the Members’ Allowances Scheme.

The Members’ Allowances Scheme has been reviewed by the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP), for which any changes will come into effect from 1^st April 2016.

These changes would result in an estimated saving of over £3,000.  This is in addition to the annual savings of over £8,000 previously agreed by the Council as a result of changes to the Committee structure. 

Cannock Chase Council is supporting Staffordshire Police’s, ‘Not sure? Don’t open the door’ campaign’, giving residents advice on how to deal with doorstop callers.

The Cannock Chase District is a very safe place to live and statistics show that residents do feel safe in their local area and the majority of residents do not experience any kind of crime.

However, some people are targeted at home by rogue traders and thieves.  These people often target vulnerable people, such as the elderly.  So we are asking residents to follow these simple rules:

Are you a local person who cares about services to the community?

If so, you could be the person we are seeking…

We are looking to appoint one independent person and at least one ‘reserve’ independent person to serve on the Council’s Standards Committee to help develop and maintain high standards of conduct for local Councillors. 

Cold weather alert from the Met Office

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/#?tab=coldWeatherAlert

There is a 99% probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow between 0900

on Thursday 14 Jan and 1200 on Tuesday 19 Jan in parts of England. This weather could

increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

Why give blood?

Donated blood is a lifeline for many people needing long-term treatments, not just in emergencies. Your blood's main components: red cells, plasma and platelets are vital for many different uses.

Forthcoming sessions locally:

Church of the Latter Day Saints,

136 Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HN.

13:05 to 15:30 and 16:30 to 19:30 on the following dates:

Monday 25 January,

Monday 15 February

Monday 14 March

Monday 18 April

Cannock Chase Council welcome recent changes to a local bus route in Norton Canes made in the New Year, in response to passenger requests.

From 3 January, Arriva service 3, between Cannock-Heath Hayes-Norton Canes-Brownhills-Walsall, has been diverted to operate via Jerome Road, between Walsall Road and Brownhills Road, Norton Canes, in order to serve Norton Canes Health Centre.

When its time to make a change

If you’ve been thinking about making changes to your lifestyle, such as stopping smoking, losing weight, eating more healthily, drinking a little less alcohol or taking part in more activities then the Healthy Staffordshire Hub can help.

It provides information, advice and guidance about how to lead a healthier lifestyle and gives you access to self-help tools, phone and tablet apps and assessments that can be used to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Cannock based Goodfish Limited has secured a ‘Let’s Grow Programme’ grant funding to help grow their business and create one extra full time post.

Goodfish Limited, toolmakers and injection moulders have received a grant of £5,000.  The grant will be used to purchase a new piece of machinery which will increase productivity and take the pressure off already overloaded machines.

The ‘Let’s Grow Programme’ is funded by Chase Community Partnership and is aimed at helping small to medium sized businesses in the Cannock Chase District to grow and expand.