Members of Cannock Chase Council have made appointments to key roles at their Annual Council Meeting held on 25 May at the Civic Centre in Cannock. They follow the recent District Council Elections held on 5 May. 

Entering her second year as Leader of the Council is Councillor Olivia Lyons. She was both re-elected as a councillor for Western Springs Ward in Rugeley and as Leader of the Conservative Group. The Group managed to increase its majority on the Council from eight seats to nine seats.

News Release from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England

Have your say on a new political map for Cannock Chase Council

A new pattern of wards is being developed for Cannock Chase District Council

Nearly half a million pounds has been allocated to Cannock Chase small businesses through the pandemic by a unique partnership. 

The new dual stream recycling service has begun to roll out over the district, its aim is to improve the quality of our recycling.

New blue bags to recycle paper and cardboard are making their way to residents in Cannock Chase and every property will have a blue bag by 20 May.

The new service will not only give residents additional recycling capacity, but will also result in better quality recycling by avoiding contamination.

A recent court case has demonstrated Cannock Chase Council’s zero tolerance approach towards fly tipping.

Michelle Blackmoor, of Harden Road, Walsall, pleaded guilty at Cannock Magistrates Court on 3 May 2022, to an offence under Section 34 Environmental Protection Act 1990, of failing in her duty of care to ensure her waste was properly and legally disposed of.  

-    Queen’s Baton Relay route through England revealed 

-    Baton will visit Cannock Chase District on Saturday 23 July  

Wednesday 11 May 2022: The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Cannock Chase District - also the venue for the mountain biking event - during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.

With work progressing behind the scenes to turn the £20 million Levelling Up Fund allocation for Cannock town centre into reality, a new survey has been launched to capture residents` perceptions of the town centre as it appears now.

The perception survey follows a virtual public consultation exhibition that appeared on the Council’s website asking for views on leisure and culture in the town centre, connectivity, and the potential for business and skills workspaces. That received 231 responses.