Families are being encouraged to step into the magical world of the Chase Creatures this Easter half term, with a special trail event taking place on Thursday 9 April, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Marquis Drive Visitor Centre.

Local authority leaders across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have taken the first step towards unlocking more powers and funding for the area as part of the government’s devolution plans.

All ten councils, which includes Cannock Chase Council, have submitted an expression of interest to government for a Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA), agreeing that Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is the right geography for local devolution and that they are ready to move forward at pace, urging the government to implement the changes at the earliest possible opportunity.

Cannock Chase Council, in partnership with members of the Heritage Trail Steering Group, is set to begin improvement works later this month to enhance a link to the Chase Heritage Trail on the playing fields in Rugeley.

Residents are being reminded of some key deadlines ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May.

Only people who are registered will be able to vote on 7 May, if you have moved you will need to register to vote again.  Registering is easy and you can apply online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote in just a few minutes. All you will need is your date of birth and national insurance number.  The deadline to register to vote is Monday 20 April.

Cannock Chase Council has reached a major milestone as Cabinet approves the Cannock Chase Local Plan 2018–2040 and recommend its adoption to Full Council.

This marks the culmination of seven years of detailed preparation, extensive consultation and rigorous independent examination.

To mark the launch of the Great British Spring Clean 2026, enthusiastic volunteers from Littleton Green Community School and South Staffordshire College Support to Learn rolled up their sleeves last week to help tidy Ravenhill Park in Brereton, Rugeley.

Cannock Chase Council is celebrating a significant milestone after appointing its first female operative through its apprenticeship programme.

Joanne Walker, 43, has secured a full-time role as a multi skilled operative - plumber within the Council’s Housing Maintenance Team, marking a milestone in the Council’s drive to support women into traditionally male-dominated trades.