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
- 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
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- Two farmers from Meerbrook in Leek have pleaded guilty to a series of animal welfare offenses.
- Date:
- 11 October 2019
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- Pupils from Heath Hayes Primary Academy in Cannock are urging drivers to switch off their engines outside school as part of a new campaign to reduce air pollution.
- Date:
- 09 October 2019
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- A successful scheme designed to prevent accidents involving deer by keeping them away from the road is being expanded.
- Date:
- 09 October 2019
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- A Staffordshire beauty spot is to be managed by an internationally-renowned nature conservation charity.
- Date:
- 23 September 2019
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- A 10-year plan to manage Cannock Chase's natural habitat has been approved by the government's nature conservation agency.
- Date:
- 21 August 2019
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- Routine spraying is underway on Cannock Chase to stop bracken choking other plants, hindering wildlife and reducing public access.
- Date:
- 06 August 2019
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- Staffordshire County Council has declared a 'climate emergency' on a day that saw record-breaking high temperatures across the UK.
- Date:
- 25 July 2019