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
- Visitors to Staffordshire's country parks and open spaces are being reminded not to use barbecues or light fires with temperatures set to hit the high 20s over the next few days.
- Date:
- 19 June 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council is renewing urgent warnings against swimming in potentially dangerous open water spots such as lakes, reservoirs and quarries as a yellow heat health alert has been issued for most of England.
- Date:
- 18 June 2025
- Description
- A new waste disposal framework will save taxpayers money and help reduce the amount of food waste sent to energy recovery facilities
- Date:
- 11 June 2025
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council is looking to recruit visitor centre volunteers to assist at both Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Park.
- Date:
- 04 June 2025
- Description
- Cattle have returned to Staffordshire's country parks this spring to continue their important role in managing the area's rare heathland habitats.
- Date:
- 16 April 2025
- Description
- Families are being invited to celebrate Easter in the great outdoors with fun trails across Staffordshire's beautiful country parks.
- Date:
- 16 April 2025
- Description
- A popular bridleway near Wheaton Aston has been resurfaced to prevent flooding, making it easier for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to enjoy the countryside all year round.
- Date:
- 07 April 2025
- Description
- Volunteers have joined forces with countryside rangers to plant more than 40 oak trees at Brocton Coppice in Cannock Chase Country Park.
- Date:
- 26 March 2025