Colwich Parish Council

08/06/2026

Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation Partnership have launched their public consultation today on the options for the sustainable management of motor vehicles along the surfaced bridleway and private road known as Chase Road on Cannock Chase.

We would like to gather the views of as broader range of users as possible and would be grateful if you could share the following information with your network.

The consultation runs from the 8th June - 17th July 2026. There are various ways to learn about the proposals and share views:

· Visit the online consultation hub to view the proposals and complete the questionnaire
· Register for an online presentation and Q&A session
· Attend a drop in session or join a guided walk between the 29th June & 5th July

The details of the above can be found by visiting

Cannock Chase, a National Landscape with an internationally important heathland at its heart. A great place to enjoy wildlife and the outdoors.

07/06/2026

01/06/2026

New Town Council for Stafford Recommended After Consultation
01/06/2026

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A council cross-party working group has recommended the creation of a new Town Council for Stafford.

Nearly 65 percent of residents who took part in a six-week consultation supported a proposal to establish a Town Council covering the unparished areas of Stafford town.

The consultation formed part of a Community Governance Review, a statutory process required before any new town or parish council can be created. It follows Government plans which will see existing district, borough, county and city councils in Staffordshire replaced by larger unitary authorities.

Stafford is the only ‘unparished’ area of the borough and, with those Government plans that will see the local authority abolished in 2028, concerns had been voiced that it would leave a lack of representation for the county town.

More than 1,000 responses were received as part of the consultation - with only 27 percent saying they were not in favour of a new town council for the area. All households in the affected areas were contacted directly and invited to share their views.

The working group has also recommended that Doxey should not form part of a new Town Council - after strong opposition from Doxey residents in the consultation. Doxey is already served by an existing Parish Council.

A full report, including the recommendations, will go before the Full Council in September for consideration.

Leader of the Council, Aidan Godfrey, said: “We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to participate in the consultation. The response demonstrates how strongly people feel about the future governance of Stafford. These views have played a vital role in shaping the recommendations, and we will continue to ensure local voices are at the heart of this process as it moves forward.”

If a new town council receives the green light, voting would take place in 2027 to elect councillors that could serve around 47,000 residents.

More information about the Community Governance Review can be seen from www.staffordbc.gov.uk/your-say-new-town-council-stafford

And you can find the latest on Local Government Reorganisation from www.staffordbc.gov.uk/devolution-and-local-government-reorganisation

Press Release No 6300

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26/05/2026

Advanced notice:
Meadow Lane will be closed on 1 December for highways drainage works, CCTV drainage investigation and jetting.

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Reminder: Stay safe this summer – reduce the risk of wildfires
On 1 May, MCHLG published a blog on reducing the risk of wildfires.
Most wildfires in the UK are caused by human activity. Every year, wildfires destroy large areas of countryside and wildlife habitats, causing long lasting damage to the environment. Wildfires can spread quickly and threaten homes and infrastructure, particularly during warm, dry weather. As the weather warms up, the risk of wildfires can rise.
MHCLG’s advice focuses on preventing fires before they start and knowing exactly what to do if an individual spots one.
increased use of health care services by vulnerable populations
an increase in risk to health for individuals aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
Councils are encouraged to share this information as appropriate.

21/05/2026

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 (AS AMENDED)
FOREST LIVE 2026
VARIOUS ROADS IN THE COUNTY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Staffordshire County Council will make an Order on the 9th June
2026 the effect of which will be to implement temporary parking restrictions, temporary 30 MPH speed
limits, and prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in those roads in the District of Cannock Chase that
comprise the traffic management of the Forest Live 2026 event as summarised below. Any vehicle
being used in connection with the event; or being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purpose
will be exempt from the restrictions contained in the Order.
The restrictions are necessary to maintain the safety of the event and road users. Diversion routes will
be signed on site, and any temporary restrictions in terms of speed limits and parking will be clearly
signed.
The Order will not at any time prevent access of residents to properties situated on or adjacent to any
road to which the order relates or to any properties only accessible to pedestrians from such a road.
Roads covered by this Order:
Temporary Road Closures
Penkridge Bank Road, Shooting Butts Road, Stonehouse Road
Temporary 30 MPH Speed restrictions
Birches Valley Road, Penkridge Bank Road
Temporary prohibition of parking
Penkridge Bank Road, Stafford Brook Road, Birches Valley Road, Shooting Butts Road,
Chaseley Road, Slitting Mill Road, Stonehouse Road, Post Office Lane, Jones Lane, Quarry
Close, St Johns Close, Church Close, Oakley Copse, Field Place, Horns Croft, Millside, The
Pingle.
IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE IN PLACE FROM 24TH JUNE 2026 AT
1600 HOURS. THE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE LIFTED ONCE THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED
WHICH IS ANTICIPATED TO BE BY 29TH JUNE AT 0100 HOURS.
The Order will come in to operation on the 24th June 2026 and will remain in force until the event has
concluded. The event is being organised by Tracsis Events Ltd.
A map showing all of the roads involved may be inspected during normal working hours at the office of
the Director of Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, Highway Network Management, Third Floor, No. 1
Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford. ST16 2LP
Date: 11th June 2026