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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- Lichfield Cathedral has teamed up with Staffordshire County Council in a new recycling project, to help reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfill.
- Date:
- 04 February 2022
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- Councils from across Staffordshire have joined forces to help tackle climate change in the county.
- Date:
- 04 February 2022
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- Thousands of trees are being planted at county council development and green space sites as part of national programmes and the authority's own long-term action plan to combat climate change.
- Date:
- 02 February 2022
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- Community groups from across Staffordshire are being invited to apply for funding for projects that help improve their local environment.
- Date:
- 12 January 2022
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- Visitors to Chasewater Country Park are being reminded not to feed the birds to help reduce the spread of avian influenza.
- Date:
- 07 January 2022
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- Organised by Staffordshire County Council's Community Learning Service, 'How On Earth' is an innovative online learning initiative which encourages families to learn together about the issues surrounding climate change.
- Date:
- 07 January 2022
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- People from across the county are being asked to do their bit for the planet by 'treecycling' their real Christmas trees.
- Date:
- 21 December 2021
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- Winter work is underway to protect ancient oak trees at Brocton Coppice from vandalism and invasive species.
- Date:
- 14 December 2021