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.
- Description
- Businesses across Staffordshire are being reminded about further restrictions on the use and supply of single-use plastics.
- Date:
- 03 October 2023
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- 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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- Councils in Staffordshire have shared their proposals to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- Date:
- 13 September 2023
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- More rural households in Staffordshire are set to benefit from a £10.5m boost to help keep them warm, reduce bills and support the environment.
- Date:
- 13 September 2023
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- People using vans and trailers to dispose of household waste at Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will have to get a permit in new plans to improve the service.
- Date:
- 01 September 2023
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- Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling service is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its site diggers and fleet vehicles.
- Date:
- 31 August 2023
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- Hundreds of Staffordshire businesses are having a positive impact on climate change and the planet thanks to funding worth £1.1 million.
- Date:
- 08 August 2023
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- Staffordshire residents will be able to benefit from support to improve home energy efficiency thanks to a multi-million-pound funding boost.
- Date:
- 07 July 2023