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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- Visitor centres, toilets, cafes, children's play areas, barbecue facilities and car parks at Staffordshire's country parks have closed.
- Date:
- 25 March 2020
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- With Staffordshire residents throwing out four in 10 plastic bottles annually, Staffordshire County Council is launching 'Plastic Bottles: Recycle One and All', a new campaign to help increase recycling rates and reduce waste.
- Date:
- 05 March 2020
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- Work to prepare for a cattle-grazing conservation project on part of Cannock Chase will begin soon.
- Date:
- 03 March 2020
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- Residents in flood risk areas of Burton are being urged to continue to be prepared until River Trent levels fall further.
- Date:
- 18 February 2020
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- People from across Staffordshire are invited to join a new campaign to recycle more metal products found in their homes.
- Date:
- 27 January 2020
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- Pupils from Ellison Primary Academy in Newcastle are urging drivers to switch off their engines outside school as part of a new campaign to reduce air pollution.
- Date:
- 21 January 2020
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- Eligible households in East Staffordshire could be helped out of fuel poverty, thanks to a brand new scheme.
- Date:
- 20 January 2020
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- A Staffordshire primary school has won regional recognition for its work promoting active and sustainable travel and combatting air pollution outside their school.
- Date:
- 05 December 2019