Cannock Chase Council is giving its full backing to the HS2 rail project following the Government`s announcement of the Oakervee Review, led by former HS2 Chairman Douglas Oakervee.

Councillor Tony Johnson, Economic Development and Planning Portfolio Leader, said:

“Although Cannock Chase District is not directly impacted by the route of HS2 which is due to come through our neighbouring districts of Lichfield and Stafford, the Council is acutely aware of the economic potential and benefits the high speed line will bring to the wider West Midlands region.

Cannock Chase Council has successfully prosecuted a Rugeley man following the discovery of an illegal puppy farm in Rugeley last year.

Kevin Bramwell aged 62 from Leathermill Lane in Rugeley appeared at Stafford Crown Court today (Thursday 29 August), following a guilty plea at a previous hearing. 

A public meeting will be held in Cannock on Monday to discuss current performance issues on the Chase Line which connects Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock with Walsall and Birmingham.

Ongoing concerns about the reliability of rail services on the Chase Line from Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham New Street has prompted the Leader of Cannock Chase Council, Councillor George Adamson, to ask Council officers to call an urgent meeting of the Chase Line Stakeholders Group.

The group, chaired by Amanda Milling MP, comprises partners who have an interest in promoting and developing the Chase Line. It includes Cannock Chase councillors and officers, as well as representatives from Staffordshire County Council, Network Rail and service operator West Midlands Trains.

Cannock Chase Council in conjunction with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is offering businesses in the District free training to help them prepare for Brexit

The free workshops will cover topics such as customs procedures, export documentation, duties and tariffs, customs compliance. It will help businesses that export regularly to prepare as far as possible for a ‘no deal scenario’ Brexit. 

Staffordshire Warmer Homes is an initiative funded by Staffordshire County Council to deliver funded first time central heating systems to eligible homes across Staffordshire.

Households in Cannock Chase could be helped-out of fuel poverty, thanks to this brand-new scheme.

From August households that currently aren’t connected to gas, and meet certain eligibility criteria, could get a brand new fully funded central heating system set up in their home thanks to the Staffordshire Warmer Homes initiative.

The Southern Staffordshire Employment and Skills Board is appealing for new board members following the appointment of a new Chairman.

The Southern Staffordshire Employment and Skills Board (SSESB) is a local subsidiary of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Employment Board.

The SSESB’s Delivery Plan and focus is aimed at creating jobs and growing the economy by raising skills levels and promoting employment opportunities.

Environmental Health Officers have seized a lorry from a site in Hednesford, which they believe to have been involved in the commission of several waste offences.

The site in Hednesford was raided on 2 August, the men working on the site fled during the raid.  A blue HINO tipper, registration number P18 CDD was seized under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.  A Notice of Seizure has been published on the Council’s website, which includes information to anyone wishing to claim entitlement to this vehicle.

We are looking for feedback on the suitability of the facilities that are currently used, any proposed changes or any related matters.

Particular reference will be made to location and accessibility issues.  The Council would welcome the views of local electors as well as persons or organisations with particular expertise in relation to access to premises or facilities for persons who have different forms of disability. 

CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL NOTICE OF SEIZURE

Section 34B Environmental Protection Act 1990