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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- Countryside rangers have noticed a growing trend of residents discarding their pumpkins in Staffordshire's country parks after Halloween, assuming they will naturally degrade and provide food for animals. This well-meaning practice, unfortunately, can have grim consequences.
- Date:
- 24 October 2024
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- Families are invited to embark on 'spooktacular' Halloween trails at Staffordshire's country parks this October half-term – if they dare.
- Date:
- 24 October 2024
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- Solar panels have been installed at the Bradford Estates office as part of a drive for the business to become energy self-sufficient, following support from Staffordshire County Council.
- Date:
- 17 October 2024
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- Staffordshire has made good progress in waste management, having successfully recycled nearly 60,000 tonnes of waste at its Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) last year.
- Date:
- 14 October 2024
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- Drivers travelling through Cannock Chase are being advised to lower their speed to 40mph, as deer mating season draws in.
- Date:
- 03 October 2024
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- A Cannock-based business has successfully secured a £100,000 grant to enhance their energy efficiency and is urging other local businesses to take advantage of the Green Solutions Scheme before the funding deadline.
- Date:
- 03 October 2024
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- Countryside rangers at Cannock Chase have started to carry out essential heathland management work to preserve and enhance the unique wildlife habitat.
- Date:
- 20 September 2024
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- Staff from the public health team at Staffordshire County Council and Community Home Solutions will be visiting off-gas properties in Stafford and South Staffordshire during September.
- Date:
- 16 September 2024