Cannock Chase Council has officially opened the new cemetery for the residents of the District.

Local community groups, organisations and businesses are being encouraged to develop challenges that will feature on the Council’s new Cannock Chase Can App.

Cannock Chase Council’s Deputy Leader, Councillor Bryan Jones, welcomed the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick to Cannock yesterday afternoon (Friday) during a visit to the town to see new homes being built.

Cannock Chase Council in partnership with Chase Community Solar and Beat the Cold have been successful in securing over £250,000 to deliver a Smart Solar project in the District.

Free membership places are still available for micro businesses in Cannock Chase, to benefit from 12 months’ free business support.

Chairman Councillor Doug Smith and Portfolio Leader for Housing, Heritage and Leisure Councillor Adrienne Fitzgerald met with Chris Christoforou, the new proprietor of Hednesford Park Pavilion and heard how the café is going from strength to strength.

Seven more local authorities have joined the Staffordshire Counter Fraud Partnership, with the aim of keeping public money out of the hands of fraudsters.

Tourists, visitors and residents can find out how to get more from their visit with the launch of the new guide for Cannock Chase.

Following the recent Government announcement on the delay of the road map out of Covid restrictions, the Council has updated its risk assessment on the public paddling pool at Ravenhill Park, Rugeley, based on national guidance and has decided not to reopen the pool on 21 June 2021, as planned.