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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.

Planning begins to help countryside attractions blossom

Planning begins to help countryside attractions blossom

Description
Staffordshire County Council has begun planning work to invest £18 million in its country parks and flagship walking route.
Date:
12 September 2024
Council strives to create a zero-waste county

Council strives to create a zero-waste county

Description
Bra banks, bike recycling, musical instrument reuse and community-driven initiatives are just a few of the activities propelling Staffordshire towards a sustainable future.
Date:
10 September 2024
Temporary closure of Lichfield household waste recycling centre for resurfacing work

Temporary closure of Lichfield household waste recycling centre for resurfacing work

Description
Lichfield household waste recycling centre (HWRC) will be closed temporarily for an eight-day resurface upgrade.
Date:
10 September 2024
Solar power will keep Staffordshire care home residents warm this winter

Solar power will keep Staffordshire care home residents warm this winter

Description
A family-run care home in Staffordshire has been awarded a grant to cut down their energy bills – and they are urging other local businesses to reap the benefits of Green Solutions funding before time runs out.
Date:
10 September 2024
Funfair and summer activities for all the family at Chasewater Country Park

Funfair and summer activities for all the family at Chasewater Country Park

Description
Chasewater Country Park is playing host to an action-packed fun day that promises activities and entertainment for all ages.
Date:
27 August 2024
Recycling centres offer helping hand for local charities

Recycling centres offer helping hand for local charities

Description
Around a dozen or more agreed charities will be able to collect donations from their local Staffordshire County Council Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and use them for their work, under a new scheme.
Date:
21 August 2024
Statement in response to Environment Agency publication  of revised air quality data from Walleys Quarry

Statement in response to Environment Agency publication of revised air quality data from Walleys Quarry

Description
Staffordshire County Council Leader Alan White has called for the Government to step in and resolve the issues at Walleys Quarry following publication by the Environment Agency of revised, higher, readings of hydrogen sulphide.
Date:
20 August 2024
Views sought to boost electric vehicle charging network in Staffordshire

Views sought to boost electric vehicle charging network in Staffordshire

Description
Staffordshire County Council is calling on residents to share their views on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in a new survey.
Date:
19 August 2024
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