Cannock Chase Council news


Pitches plan at site of Cannock stadium

Improved football pitches and new changing rooms will be built at the former Cannock Stadium site, under plans unveiled today.


Labour takes full control of Cannock Chase Council

The Labour group on Cannock Chase Council today took full control of the authority as the party also celebrated winning control of two other West Midland councils.


Snub on funding hits Walsall to Rugeley rail line bid

The long-awaited electrification of the rail line between Walsall, Cannock and Rugeley is at risk after the West Midlands region was snubbed in a £10 billion plan of national projects.


Cannock Chase Councillors’ allowances in freeze for two years

A two-year pay freeze has been agreed for councillors in Cannock Chase. Council leader George Adamson today said it “was the right thing to do” in the current climate of cuts and pay freezes.


Freeze on Cannock Chase councillors’ allowances lined up

A two-year pay freeze is set to be agreed by councillors in Cannock Chase, it has emerged.


Councils’ workers in wage loss of £2m for big strike

Striking council staff and teachers forfeited £2 million in wages by going on strike for a day, it can be revealed.


Summer finish date for revamp estate’s homes

Dozens of new homes on a Staffordshire estate which is undergoing a £17 million transformation will be completed this summer, it was announced today.


Council to save 40 jobs in street cleaning plan

Around 40 jobs have been saved by Cannock Chase Council under plans to establish its own street cleaning team, it emerged today.


Cannock Chase Council in crackdown on long-term sick leave

A crackdown on long-term sick leave has been launched by a Staffordshire council, with a new team expected to be appointed to assess workers’ health.


McDonald’s creating 180 Staffordshire jobs

Around 180 jobs are being created in Staffordshire in a recruitment drive by fast food giant McDonald’s.

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