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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- The main car park at Deep Hayes Country Park has temporarily closed so that rangers can remove diseased trees that are at risk of falling.
- Date:
- 19 February 2024
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- Residents are being asked to take extra care when walking their dogs in Cannock Chase in the next few weeks, as vulnerable adders emerge from hibernation.
- Date:
- 14 February 2024
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- A secondary school in Staffordshire has been crowned Modeshift STARS' 'School of the region' for encouraging active and sustainable travel.
- Date:
- 06 February 2024
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- Combat the January blues by exploring six new walking trails in Staffordshire's stunning Cannock Chase National Landscape.
- Date:
- 18 January 2024
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- Support for wildlife, biodiversity and Staffordshire's wider natural environment is set to be enhanced as part of new plans.
- Date:
- 17 January 2024
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- The need to use 'carbon offsetting' to reach its net zero target by 2050 is being considered by Staffordshire County Council.
- Date:
- 10 January 2024
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- Parts of Staffordshire are already feeling the effects of the heavy rain with multiple roads affected by flooding and the weather.
- Date:
- 03 January 2024
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- A £10.5 million scheme has launched to help Staffordshire residents heat their homes for less using greener and more energy efficient solutions.
- Date:
- 30 November 2023