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
- Support for wildlife, biodiversity and Staffordshire's wider natural environment is set to be enhanced as part of new plans.
- Date:
- 17 January 2024
- Description
- The need to use 'carbon offsetting' to reach its net zero target by 2050 is being considered by Staffordshire County Council.
- Date:
- 10 January 2024
- Description
- Parts of Staffordshire are already feeling the effects of the heavy rain with multiple roads affected by flooding and the weather.
- Date:
- 03 January 2024
- Description
- A £10.5 million scheme has launched to help Staffordshire residents heat their homes for less using greener and more energy efficient solutions.
- Date:
- 30 November 2023
- Description
- People are being encouraged to recycle their used or surplus IT equipment through a new scheme run by Staffordshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres.
- Date:
- 27 November 2023
- Description
- All designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, including Cannock Chase in Staffordshire.
- Date:
- 22 November 2023
- Description
- Tourism businesses in the county will benefit from increased focus on the area, and access to government advice and support, thanks to a united effort by the private sector and the 10 local authorities, who operate across Staffordshire and the City of Stoke-on-Trent.
- Date:
- 15 November 2023
- Description
- Carbon emissions at Staffordshire County Council have continued to fall over the last year, according to the authority's annual report.
- Date:
- 07 November 2023