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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- Post-Halloween pumpkins being left in country parks for animals to eat are more trick than treat for wildlife, says rangers.
- Date:
- 23 October 2023
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- Businesses across Staffordshire are being reminded about further restrictions on the use and supply of single-use plastics.
- Date:
- 03 October 2023
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- People using vans and trailers to dispose of household waste at Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will have to get a permit in new plans to improve the service.
- Date:
- 01 September 2023
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- Staffordshire residents will be able to benefit from support to improve home energy efficiency thanks to a multi-million-pound funding boost.
- Date:
- 07 July 2023
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- People from outside Staffordshire with trade waste are being reminded that they can no longer dispose of their waste at Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
- Date:
- 25 May 2023
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- People in Staffordshire are being urged not to cut their grass in May and to join Plantlife's annual No Mow May campaign.
- Date:
- 10 May 2023
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- Changes to the disposal of trade and bulky waste look set to be made at Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) to help curb queues for residents.
- Date:
- 09 May 2023
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- Walleys Quarry Ltd, which operates the landfill site on Cemetery Road, Newcastle, met officers from Staffordshire County Council to discuss criticism that too many HGVs were obstructing roads and laybys in the town while waiting to use the landfill.
- Date:
- 05 May 2023