Cannock Chase Council have provided funding to supply 30 sets of flame redardant bedding to homes in the District.

The funding provided through the Council’s Community Safety Partnership, will ensure that vulnerable members of the community are as safe as possible in their homes.

Over 200 job hunters attended a jobs fair in Rugeley last month, hosted by Cannock Chase Council, Jobs 22 and Cannock Job Centre (DWP).

The event was held at Rugeley Community Centre, which is also used for community events organised by the Council.

Job seekers interacted with local businesses, to see what opportunities were available in the District.

Local businesses in Cannock Chase have made a generous donation of Easter goodies to the Rugeley Food Bank and Cannock Chase Children’s Centre to help struggling families this Easter.

Dodd Group Midland Limited, who are the contractors for electrical and adaptations works for the Housing service at Cannock Chase Council, have donated 50 Easter eggs to Rugeley Food Bank.

Cannock Chase Council has revoked the licence of The Jolly Collier public house in Chadsmoor, following a recent review.

The Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee decided to revoke the Premises Licence with immediate effect at a hearing on 28 March 2023.

The Committee also decided that the interim step of suspension of the licence should continue until such time as the 21 day right of appeal period has expired or, if an appeal is made, until the appeal is abandoned, or determined by the Courts. 

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet have approved a four year improvement programme for parks and play areas across the District.

This programme, which runs from 2023-2026, has been drawn up from a number of schemes, which have been identified and prioritised following a play area assessment review, which was completed in 2022. 

The programme will be kept under review during the period, as depending on the Council’s priorities and funding projects may need to be added or removed.  

The parks and play areas identified in the four year programme are:

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet have agreed to revoke two of the three air quality management area’s (AQMA) within the District.

The decision comes as the nitrogen dioxide measured in these areas is now below the nationally set target level.

The two AQMA’s being revoked are:

•    A5 Watling Street in Bridgtown (AQMA 1)

•    A5190 Cannock Road, Heath Hayes (Five Ways Island) (AQMA 3)