Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase District Council’s Labour-led administration voted tonight to impose a maximum 2.99% increase on council tax for the coming year. The move, approved during a heated full council meeting, comes as residents grapple with soaring energy bills and inflation, raising questions about the priorities of the current leadership. The tax rise, which is the highest amount without having a referendum, is expected to generate additional revenue for the council’s budget. Howev

🚧🚦Major Roadworks and Temporary Traffic Lights in Cannock Chase the surrounding area over the next 2 weeks – 22 th  February 2026 – Unless specified otherwise, all listed dates are in February🚦🚧  ⛔️ Watling Street, Norton Canes - Night Closures (21:00 - 6:00) between Chruchbridge, Bridgtown, and the Turf Island, Norton Canes, from the 16th until the 6th of March, by National Highways for maintenance works. ⛔️ Church Road, Norton Canes – Closed between Norton Green Lane an

All May 2026 Local Elections, Including Cannock Chase & Tamworth, to Proceed After Reform UK Legal Challenge   In a dramatic reversal announced today, the UK government has scrapped plans to postpone dozens of local council elections scheduled for May 7, 2026. The move comes just weeks after the postponements were confirmed, following a High Court challenge by Reform UK, which accused ministers of undermining democracy. The about-face affects around 30 councils across England

🚧🚦Major Roadworks and Temporary Traffic Lights in Cannock Chase the surrounding area over the next 2 weeks – 15 th  February 2026 – Unless specified otherwise, all listed dates are in February🚦🚧    ⛔️ Watling Street, Norton Canes - Night Closures (21:00 - 6:00) between Chruchbridge, Bridgtown, and the Turf Island, Norton Canes, from the 16th until the 6th of March, by National Highways for mainteneance works. ⛔️ Church Road, Norton Canes – Closed between Norton Green La

A 41-year-old man from Northumberland has been arrested following a shocking stabbing on a coach travelling along the M6 Toll this morning. Staffordshire Police were called to the scene at around 8:15am on Sunday, February 15, after reports that a passenger had been stabbed in the shoulder. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the M6 Toll between junctions T8 and T7, just south of Cannock. The victim, a man, was rushed to hospital by ambulance. His condition

Rugeley Residents Invited to Shape Town Centre’s Future Cannock Chase District Council is launching a community consultation to gather ideas on revitalizing Rugeley town centre, with a special market stall event set for next week. On Thursday, February 19, from 10am to 3pm, representatives from consultants JTP will staff the stall in Rugeley town centre on behalf of the council. Locals, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to drop by and share their thoughts on what they a

🚧🚦Major Roadwors and Temporary Traffic Lights in Cannock Chasethe surrounding area over the next 2 weeks – 9 th  February 2026 – Unless specified otherwise, all listed dates are in February🚦🚧    ⛔️ Watling Street (A5), Bridgtown – Night Closures (9:00 pm until 6:00 am) from the 3 rd of February until the 11 th of February. Closed between Eastern Way (Orbital Islands) and Poplar Lane (Four Crosses). This closure is by Highways England for Maintenance Works.  ⛔️ Eastern W

Temporary traffic lights were installed outside the KFC outlet on Old Hednesford Road last week, after a manhole cover collapsed. Council engineers inspected the site and determined the structure unsafe for vehicles. For public safety, lights are now regulating traffic flow until essential works begin tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd of February. Repairs to rebuild and resurface the manhole will commence tomorrow and are scheduled to finish by Wednesday evening, when the signals will be

Government Greenlights Election Postponements Amid Sweeping Local Government Overhaul In a significant shake up to England’s local governance landscape, the government has approved requests from 29 councils to delay their May 2026 elections, allowing them to concentrate on a major reorganisation programme aimed at dismantling the inefficient two tier system. This reform, described by officials as a once in a generation opportunity, seeks to consolidate overlapping authorities

Cannock Chase District Council Full Council Meeting Blocks Theatre Demolition Funds In a dramatic turn at Cannock Chase District Council’s Full Council meeting, councillors rejected a key recommendation that would have reallocated capital funds for the ongoing Cannock Town Centre Regeneration Programme. The proposal, stemming from the Cabinet meeting on 4 December 2025, sought to adjust budget allocations for works outlined in the associated report, including steps that would

Cannock Chase District Council Leader Cllr Steve Thornley has formally asked central government to postpone the May 2026 local elections, citing major operational pressures from high service demands, staff shortages, complex projects and the extra workload from Local Government Reorganisation in Staffordshire. The request follows a letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness seeking views on whether deferring the polls would free up capacity for re

Cannock Chase District Council is facing growing criticism after concerns were raised about its approach to the future of the town’s theatre, despite having secured £20 million in Levelling Up funding for Cannock Town Centre. The upgrade of the theatre, currently costed at around £2.5 million, had originally formed part of the bid that helped secure the government investment, yet councillors clashed over whether the venue should demolished. During tonights meeting, councillor