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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.

IT equipment disposal made easy at county recycling centres

IT equipment disposal made easy at county recycling centres

Description
People are being encouraged to recycle their used or surplus IT equipment through a new scheme run by Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Date:
27 November 2023
Cannock Chase amongst 46 AONBs being renamed National Landscapes

Cannock Chase amongst 46 AONBs being renamed National Landscapes

Description
All designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, including Cannock Chase in Staffordshire.
Date:
22 November 2023
New status for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent tourism organisations

New status for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent tourism organisations

Description
Tourism businesses in the county will benefit from increased focus on the area, and access to government advice and support, thanks to a united effort by the private sector and the 10 local authorities, who operate across Staffordshire and the City of Stoke-on-Trent.
Date:
15 November 2023
Carbon emissions continue to fall at county council

Carbon emissions continue to fall at county council

Description
Carbon emissions at Staffordshire County Council have continued to fall over the last year, according to the authority's annual report.
Date:
07 November 2023
Remember, remember hedgehogs in November

Remember, remember hedgehogs in November

Description
Piles of branches and foliage are perfect hiding spaces for hedgehogs to snuggle into, so Staffordshire County Council is asking residents to be extra vigilant as Bonfire Night approaches.
Date:
01 November 2023
Halloween treat for wildlife is a ghoulish mistake

Halloween treat for wildlife is a ghoulish mistake

Description
Post-Halloween pumpkins being left in country parks for animals to eat are more trick than treat for wildlife, says rangers.
Date:
23 October 2023
Businesses reminded about new rules on single use plastics

Businesses reminded about new rules on single use plastics

Description
Businesses across Staffordshire are being reminded about further restrictions on the use and supply of single-use plastics.
Date:
03 October 2023
Celebrating 10 years of the energy recovery facility

Celebrating 10 years of the energy recovery facility

Description
More than 2.75 million tonnes of waste has been diverted from landfill and sent to energy recovery to generate electricity to power 66,000 homes.
Date:
27 September 2023
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