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.
- Description
- Rangers at Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Park are urging visitors to stop feeding the deer, warning that this seemingly kind gesture can actually be a recipe for disaster.
- Date:
- 06 March 2025
- Description
- A popular Peak District footpath has been given a much-needed upgrade, thanks to a brand-new footbridge built from recycled materials.
- Date:
- 12 February 2025
- Description
- Improving facilities at Chasewater country park will support conservation and boost the local economy, while easing pressure on busier, more environmentally sensitive destinations.
- Date:
- 12 February 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council have teamed up with AEDdonate, a local charity dedicated to providing life-saving defibrillators and raising awareness about cardiac arrest.
- Date:
- 11 February 2025
- Description
- Work to create more 'bee beaches' and restore historic heathland habitats is being carried out across the West Midlands.
- Date:
- 10 February 2025
- Description
- Time is running out to make your views heard on the priorities for protecting and managing Cannock Chase National Landscape over the next five years.
- Date:
- 16 January 2025
- Description
- As we enter the new year, Staffordshire's Environment and Countryside Service reflect on their remarkable achievements of 2024, from protecting rare wildlife to preserving the county's rich history.
- Date:
- 10 January 2025
- Description
- People from across the county are being asked to do their bit for the planet by 'TreeCycling' their real Christmas trees. Staffordshire County Council's sustainability team are now reminding people about the different ways their real tree can be correctly recycled.
- Date:
- 27 December 2024