Staffordshire Sustainability Board
About the Staffordshire Sustainability Board
The Staffordshire Sustainability Board was created in 2022. The purpose of the board is to gather the Elected Members (Sustainability / Waste Management portfolio) from councils in Staffordshire to allow discussion on the relevant environmental sustainability issues, debate matters affecting multiple authorities and decide outcomes and objectives for collective projects.
The Chair of the Board is Cllr Nigel Yates, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment at Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
The Board’s Vice Chair is Cllr Andrew Mynors, Cabinet Member for Connectivity at Staffordshire County Council.
The Staffordshire Sustainability Board comprises representation from all ten Partner Authorities and elected Members from each council in Staffordshire. It also includes support from council officers, directors, and additional council staff as and when required (such as legal specialists, Chief Executives etc.)
- Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
- Stafford Borough Council
- Lichfield District Council
- Tamworth Borough Council
- Cannock Chase District Council
- South Staffordshire Council
- Staffordshire County Council
- Stoke on Trent City Council
The last public meeting of the Board took place on Wednesday 24 September 2025, you can watch the recording by visiting the Staffordshire Sustainability Boards Committee page.
Tree giveaway events
The Staffordshire Sustainability Board is hosting free tree giveaway events this autumn and winter to encourage Staffordshire residents to plant trees at home to protect the environment and enhance nature.
The trees will be a mix of hawthorn, rowan, silver birch, hazel, crab apple and whitebeam and will be available at the following locations from 10am - 2pm:
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South Staffordshire – 27 October, Baggeridge Country Park, DY3 4HB
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Lichfield – 28 October, Chasewater Country Park, WS8 7NL
If you have already collected your tree, don't forget to mark it on the interactive map here!
Watch the step by step video on how to plant your tree.
If you would like to get in touch you can contact: SSB@staffordshire.gov.uk
Staffordshire Sustainability Board Visits Four Ashes Energy Recovery Facility
Members of the Staffordshire Sustainability Board (SSB) recently visited the FourAshes Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) as part of their ongoing commitment to understanding and improving waste management across the county. The site visit provided members with a first-hand look at the state-of-the-art processes used to manage Staffordshire’s residual household waste.
During the tour, SSB members learned how less than 1% of Staffordshire’s residual waste now goes to landfill, with the vast majority being processed at Four Ashes ERF. This facility is a leading example of responsible waste disposal, using advanced technology to recover energy from waste that cannot be recycled, thereby reducing reliance on landfill and supporting Staffordshire’s environmental objectives.
Following the site tour, the Board held its regular meeting, where members discussed key issues affecting Staffordshire’s environment and communities. The agenda included updates on waste management strategy, progress on sustainability pledges, and opportunities for further collaboration across the county.
The SSB remains dedicated to championing best practice in waste management and sustainability, ensuring Staffordshire continues to lead the way in environmental stewardship.