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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- As Bonfire Night approaches, Staffordshire County Council is urging residents to take extra care before lighting up because bonfire piles can look like five-star hotels to hedgehogs.
- Date:
- 05 November 2025
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- With Halloween creeping up, Staffordshire's countryside teams are reminding residents that leaving pumpkins in parks for the wildlife is more trick than treat for them.
- Date:
- 30 October 2025
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- Families are being invited to enjoy the great outdoors this Halloween, with spooky trails and craft sessions taking place across Staffordshire's country parks.
- Date:
- 24 October 2025
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- A residents' group which is opposed to plans for a waste disposal facility in their village are reminding their community to let a government inspectorate know their views before its feedback deadline.
- Date:
- 21 October 2025
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- Staffordshire residents are being invited to take part in a series of free tree giveaway events to enrich their gardens and community spaces this autumn and winter.
- Date:
- 20 October 2025
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- Community opposition to plans for a waste disposal facility in a Staffordshire village has been backed by the county council.
- Date:
- 10 October 2025
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- Staffordshire County Council has confirmed it will dedicate itself to immediate environmental issues after approving a motion rescinding the Climate Change Emergency agreed by the authority in July 2019.
- Date:
- 09 October 2025
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- Staffordshire County Council's planning committee has made an indicative decision to refuse an application for a waste treatment facility near Stafford – despite an appeal being lodged ahead of its meeting today.
- Date:
- 02 October 2025