Chase News

03/11/2022

Lichfield District Council approves investment in long-awaited multi-screen cinema for the district. The scheme which will see a four-screen cinema attraction created within the former Debenhams store in Three Spires
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The scheme which will see a four-screen cinema attraction created within the former Debenhams store in Three Spires (formerly the Three Spires Shopping Centre).

11/10/2022

NEW image of Cannock Town Centre's redevelopment plans

A critical stage has been reached in the development of Cannock town centre following the awarding of £20 million of Levelling Up Fund money by the Government nearly 12 months ago.

With considerable `behind the scenes` work taking place in recent months, Cannock Chase Council now needs to take its next steps, legally and formally with all and any affected parties, and begin a process of land acquisition around the town centre’s disused and unsightly former multi-storey car park and towards Church Street.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3SR3dRD

12/01/2022

There will be a change to the recycling service this year. All paper and card will need to be placed in a reusable blue bag. You must start using the blue bag as soon as you receive it.

Find out more about the new service here: https://orlo.uk/isyvV

14/12/2021

CANNOCK CHASE: Earlier today, officers from Rugeley assisted the Bomb Disposal Unit carry out a controlled explosion after a live WW1 Mk2 Hand Gr***de was found by a member of public on Cannock Chase.

The member of public is very lucky after they mistakenly picked it up and moved it from it's original location to a public car park and only after the pin fell out of it realised they were in danger, thankfully it did not detonate.

If you ever come across something you believe to be an explosive, please DO NOT pick it up, instead leave it in situ, move away from the item - 100 metres away if you can, make others in the area aware and tell them to move away also and call 999 as soon as you can.

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19/11/2021

10/11/2021

Statement from Cannock Chase Council, Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent CCGs

Temporary emergency accommodation for asylum seekers in Cannock

This week a hotel in Cannock has started receiving a group of asylum seekers at the request of the Home Office. The asylum seekers are being cared for by Serco as part of an arrangement with the Home Office.

The Home Office does not comment on numbers or detailed accommodation locations of people seeking asylum, and the protocol is that any temporary accommodation is not disclosed.

Across the county, local authorities and their partner organisations have received similar requests to find emergency accommodation for asylum seekers, many of whom have fled their own countries to escape conflict and persecution, while full assessments of their situation are carried out.

Cannock Chase Council, as the host local authority in this instance, has been preparing for their arrival with Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent CCGs, to manage what will be a temporary stay at the hotel. None of the asylum seekers will be housed permanently in the District.

The local authorities and our partners have a duty of care to look after the health and wellbeing of all those seeking asylum while they are in our District. This has involved the fire and rescue service visiting the premises to ensure fire and safety arrangements meet their requirements, local police officers speaking to the immediate community to provide reassurance and the NHS available to provide medical support as necessary.

We understand the issue of people seeking asylum to the UK may raise concerns. We would simply ask that the residents of Cannock Chase be kind to these visitors during their brief stay. They are here in emergency circumstances for a matter of weeks as their claims are processed by the Home Office.

Thank you

07/10/2021

Event signage available local 🎉

29/09/2021

| Do you like getting to the bottom of a mystery? Do you enjoy finding clues and uncovering key evidence? 🔎

We are recruiting Investigative Officers to join Staffordshire Police and work on key cases, investigate crimes and find evidence.

If this sounds like the role for you, visit our website: https://orlo.uk/uLKDE

Recruitment closes on Monday 4 October.

02/07/2021

The route is all set for this year's IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire triathlon event on Sunday 18 July 2021
To help you plan ahead, SEE where athletes will be going, and which roads/routes in will be affected during the day at www.ironman.com/im703-staffordshire-course

27/05/2021

At approximately 11am on Sunday 6 June, a controlled collapse demolition event using explosives will take place at Rugeley Power Station which will bring down the four Cooling Towers. It is being managed by ENGIE as developers of the site.

The structures are made of concrete and 117m high. To protect everyone on site and in the local area an exclusion zone will be in place before, during and immediately after the collapse. Because of the height of the structures the exclusion zone will extend onto the A51 so a road closure, with clearly marked diversion, will be in place for the event. This has been planned with Cannock Chase Council, Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council to minimise potential disruption.

The initiation and collapse may be heard off site, any noise will be over very quickly, and any dust will be controlled. Road sweepers will be available, however, it is anticipated these won’t be required.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions unfortunately there is no public viewing area. A livestream will be made available so members of the public can safely view the event – details will be made available next week which we will share with you. The police will be in attendance and have asked that people consider the latest COVID-19 restrictions as these will be enforced.

There will be one more, smaller scale explosive demolition event before completion of the demolition programme later in the year.

Last month, site owner ENGIE was granted outline planning permission from ourselves and Lichfield District Council to transform the Power Station site once demolition is complete, into a sustainable mixed-use development of 2,300 low carbon homes including employment space, parkland, and a new all-through school.

For more information a frequently asked questions document is available from ENGIE athttp://www.rugeleypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Event-10-QA.pdf

09/04/2021

With great sadness, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

Boris Johnson said he "inspired the lives of countless young people".

Speaking at Downing Street, the prime minister added: "He helped to steer the Royal Family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life."

The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. (Pictured below at their wedding)

26/03/2021

This week has seen us mark a disappointing milestone in waste and recycling. We have had the 100th load rejected for contamination since last April. This is in addition to over 800 blue bins being tagged. Contamination costs us all and is unfair on those residents who recycle correctly.

We believe that this is a knock on effect of the pandemic, with more people being at home and not using the system correctly.

As a Council we have run many campaigns highlighting the issue of contamination in the blue bin. There is also a wealth of information on how to recycle correctly on our website at: http://orlo.uk/9eV11, including an online search facility and information on the yearly bin collection calendar, so you know which bins are being collected when. If you have mislaid your calendar it can be printed off from the website.

Recycling is good for the environment and the planet and will help the District become carbon neutral by 2030.

Thank you for your support.

17/02/2021

Armed police called in as machete used in robbery in Cannock

The officers were dispatched to Cannock at around 5pm today following the incident.

Fortunately there were no injuries and a man has been arrested.

The weapon has also been seized.

A Staffordshire Dogs and Armed Response Unit spokesman said: "ARV assisted with the swift arrest of an offender who used a machete in a robbery in Cannock this afternoon.

"Fortunately no injuries. No threat to the general public. Great combined effort between Shift1 ARV and Cannock Police neighbourhood team. Incident 411 of 16th Feb."

17/02/2021

Baby dolls found tied to trees on Cannock Chase

The toy babies have been attached to trees in a wooded area near to the Brindley Village car park, in Hednesford.

A ouija board is also located on the floor nearby.

It is not known where the dolls have come from, or why they have been left making the area look like the set of a horror film.

28/01/2021

McArthurGlen are holding a online careers fair on Wednesday 3 February from 1-3pm. Join live on Twitter to see the hundreds of vacancies available at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands.

27/01/2021

The Indian Smokehouse & Grill in Hednesford, operating as a takeaway was forced to close last night after a person was found working there when they should have been at home isolating. The worker had previously been instructed to isolate by NHS Test and Trace after someone they live with tested positive for coronavirus. Instead they continued to work and put other staff and customers at risk. Our Environmental Health Officers were joined by Cannock Police and a fixed penalty was issued in addition to the Coronavirus Immediate Restriction Notice.

Please stay at home, protect the and save lives.