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.
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- Travel plans for pupils and work with employers to encourage greener travel, e-scooter trials and green living walls are amongst the initiatives helping improve air quality in Staffordshire.
- Date:
- 17 June 2021
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- Families are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school in a new campaign to help improve people's health and wellbeing and reduce air pollution.
- Date:
- 24 May 2021
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- Living walls – natural filters made from plants and mosses which help to reduce air pollution – are being installed in two Staffordshire locations as part of a national clean air trial.
- Date:
- 18 May 2021
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- Improvements at Lichfield's household waste recycling centre have significantly reduced queues and tailbacks which used to form on the road outside the site.
- Date:
- 17 May 2021
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- Families in Staffordshire are being encouraged to apply for funding to help make their homes more green and energy efficient.
- Date:
- 12 May 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council is supporting Earth Day by suggesting small steps that people can take to make a big difference in their community.
- Date:
- 22 April 2021
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- Families in Staffordshire are set to benefit from extra funding to help them make their homes more energy efficient along with support for those who might be struggling with energy bills.
- Date:
- 25 March 2021
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- A project to improve air quality in Staffordshire by engaging with schools and businesses and promoting electric vehicle use has received a £300,000 government boost.
- Date:
- 18 March 2021