Briefing session for candidates and agents UK Parliamentary General Election – 12 December, 2019 

Cannock Chase Council is holding a briefing session for candidates and agents in the upcoming UK Parliamentary General Election. 

The General Election is being held on Thursday 12 December, 2019. 

We will be holding a briefing session for Candidates and Agents at 5.00 pm on Thursday, 7 November, 2019 in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Beecroft Road, Cannock WS11 1BG.

Following an Order made by Cannock Magistrates Court on 11 October, the Council is now seeking permanent homes for dogs that were rescued from a house in Cannock on 7 October.   

A veterinary team and police officers joined officers from Cannock Chase Council’s Environmental Health Service on the raid, which resulted in 60 dogs being taken into the Council’s possession as they were suffering, or likely to suffer, if their circumstances did not change. 

Cannock Chase Council is urging local residents to be vigilant due to a new council tax scam whereby criminals are targeting people across the District offering bogus refunds.

Fraudsters are contacting residents by text, email and phone to con them out of money and access personal bank details.

The scammers tell people they have paid too much council tax and are due a refund which they offer to claim on their behalf for a fee. A similar scam demands payment for council tax arrears.                                  

Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council have announced plans to make it easier for people on low wages or benefits to apply for help with their Council Tax. The councils are asking for opinions about their plans to bring in  a Banded Discount Scheme from April 2020.

Cannock Chase Council is offering discounted business rates on empty retail units in Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock.

The Town Centre Discretionary Business Rate Relief aims to support the town centres of Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley by encouraging the re-occupation of vacant premises by new or expanding businesses.

Cannock Chase Council is working closely with Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and local outreach workers to help young people stay safe and keep out of trouble this Halloween and Bonfire.

Halloween can be harmless fun but some members of the community can become distressed by unexpected trick or treaters. Part of a wider ‘Take Care and Be Aware’ initiative, young people are being encouraged to ‘Think – Be Aware Who You Scare’ and to follow some simple do’s and don’ts this Halloween. These can be found on Cannock Chase Council’s website.

Eco Warriors from Gorsemoor Primary School in Heath Hayes were thrilled to receive recycling crates for their classrooms from Cannock Chase Council.

Cannock Chase Council gave 20 recycling crates, one for every classroom to encourage pupils and teachers to recycle plastic, paper and card from within the classroom.

A partnership that works to protect the habitats of Cannock Chase from accidental damage caused by visitors is seeking views on its plans for how this internationally important landscape will be protected in the future.  

Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Partnership includes local authorities, statutory agencies, wildlife conservation organisations and landowners, who work together to ensure Cannock Chase continues to improve both as a home for nature and a place people can enjoy.

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet agreed at their meeting last night to the next steps in the Local Plan Review.

 

Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet agreed at their meeting today to replace the Commercial Use of the Highway Policy with a new Charter.