Environment
We’re responsible for the environmental issues that affect your quality of life.
This includes looking at the suitability of major planning developments like waste disposal sites and mineral extraction, We also oversee the disposal of domestic rubbish at waste disposal sites.
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- Pupils from Walton High School in Stafford are celebrating after receiving funding to build a new bike shed for Sixth Form students.
- Date:
- 22 February 2021
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- Ancient oak trees dating back to the time of King Henry VIII are being damaged by people building illegal trails through Brocton Coppice for use by mountain bikes, off-road motorbikes and quad bikes.
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- 16 February 2021
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- £7.8 million plans to protect Cannock Chase's vulnerable landscape and wildlife for future generations have been backed by Staffordshire County Council.
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- 20 January 2021
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- Community groups, parish councils and schools with projects that help tackle climate change are being reminded that there is still time to apply for funding.
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- 14 January 2021
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- Work to introduce a cattle-grazing conservation project on part of Cannock Chase is beginning this month.
- Date:
- 14 January 2021
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- Trustees and volunteers at Sandfields Pumping Station are celebrating after receiving funding towards the refurbishment of their community venue.
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- 12 January 2021
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- A review of another body's public consultation about conservation plans for Cannock Chase says it is strong enough to proceed. The support clears the way for Staffordshire County Council's cabinet to decide whether to back a 15-year, £7.8m strategy to protect vulnerable wildlife and landscape on Cannock Chase.
- Date:
- 07 January 2021
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- Staff and volunteers from a community shop in East Staffordshire are celebrating after receiving funding for a new flood barrier.
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- 23 December 2020