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,knase What'sinside ... COUNC!I Howthe Councilresponded to Covid-19 pg 4 Financialsupport to local businesses pg 5 during pandemic Localcompany creates over 300 new jobs pg 5 . . . - . . . EnvironmentalHealth supporting pg 5 businesses A new communityhub for the vulnerable pg 8 Welcometo the winter editionof ChaseMatters, the magazinefor set up as part of coronavirusresponse residents,businesses and communitiesin CannockChase. Roughsleepers are providedtemporary pg 8 accommodation During this challenging period we were unable to produce our usual summer Introductionof Remote/virtual pg 9 edition. However,it is with grateful thanks to our advertisers,distribution team Councilmeetings and publishers that we have been able to get our winter edition out to you. Waste & RecyclingServices during the pg 9 pandemic . . Councils have been at the forefront dealing with Covid-19.Since March we have Inspiringhealthly lifestyles receives pg 12 at different times been 'responding,restoring and recovering'.Initially, it was lifeline grant Lookingafter your mental wellbeing pg 12 all about responding including paying out millions of pounds of Government CannockChase Can coming soon pg 12 grants to eligible businessesand providing businessrates relief, then it became Partnershipworking continues pg13 all about restoring Council servicesthat had to close such as our play areasand Financialsupport for residentsduring pg13 leisure centres,and more recently it has been planning for recoveryacross the the pandemic economy,the community,our own organisation and our financial position.At On.a low incomeand having to take pg 13 times we have been tackling 'responding,restoring and recovering'in unison time off to self isolate ChaseUp! -keepingyou healthy pg13 such has been the challenge. during lockdown - Recyclingin the District pg 16-17 Apart from delivering our own services,we have been working closely with the ········•·...... -, .... ·LocalPlan Consultation Update pg 20 Public Health team at Staffordshire CountyCounci~ the NHSand Public Health Are you lookingto extendyour home? pg 20 England to respond to local health needs.This has included Covidtesting and Changesto the planning system pg 20 -~... . ··-·-•-•··•··- tracing, helping retailers and businessesto become Covidsecure,and ensuring Caltfor Sites-land ownersand developers pg 20 our residents receive information to follow the national rules and guidance. Football fans are encourageto show pg 21 domesticabuse the red card A featureof this extraordinarytime hasbeen the magnificentresponse made by New CorporatePlan -Have Your Say pg 21 the voluntary sector and community groups.The Council,through its Cannock CannockChase Council Christmas/ ChaseVulnerability Hub,has forged a very positive working relationship with NewYear Opening Times pg 21 the ChaseCoronavirus Support Network,the Heath Hayesand Wimblebury We are watching!Say no to flytipping pg 22 NewPay By Phone service and comactless pg 22 Community Group,Support Staffordshire,the Salvation Army,and Cannockand paymentticketing machines a.re rolled out RugeleyFoodbanks to make sure no one needing help was forgotten. Food acrossCouncil car parks parcelswere delivered,pharmacy orders fulfilled, and support and friendly words DisabledFaciLities Grant leaves Emma pg 23 'overthe moon' exchangedthrough the positive power of social media. ·Makingplans for the Census2021 pg 23 In this edition we chart how the Council navigated the choppywaters, where Making a differenceto people'slives pg24 HousingOnline pg24 disruption becamethe norm and quick solutions needed to be found to enable ...... , Armed Forcesleisure concessions approved pg 25 new ways of working and meeting up to make Council decisions,and to take for anotheryear advantageof the fantastic support so many local businessesgave with donated WorldWar 1 Beaconfinds permanent home pg 25 food and PPEin the early days of the first lockdown. A tribute to a specialsoldier... pg 25 Now into the second lockdown of the year,we have learnt a great deal and while DesignerOutlet announces first brands pg 27 CommonwealthGames getting closer pg 27 'responding'has dominated the year,we have managedto deliver much of our Your DistrictCouncillors pg 29 'businessas usual'.We are also planning for the Commonwealth Games,have supported the huge development of the RugeleyPower Station site, and are busy There'salso a digital versionof producing a new CorporatePlan that will guide our work from 2021 to 2024 ChaseMatters thereby providing a new focus on what the Council needsto deliver to support www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters [email protected] our economy and everyone'shealth and wellbeing in a world recoveringfrom if you'd like the next editionsent straight to yourinbox. the destruction that Covid has brought. CannockChase Counci~ Civic Centre,Beecroft Rd, Cannock.StaffsWS111BG We hope you enjoy reading this edition. The next ChaseMatters, distributed free tel: 01543 4626211 www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk to residential addresses,will be in July 2021. Ii Searchfor 'CannockChase life' 'I @CannockChaseDC TonyMcGovern GeorgeAdamson cannoc1 Number of BusinessesSupported with 343 AdvisoryVisits on Becoming Covid-19 Secure Total Grand Refund £22,114,797.70 Number of Coronavirus related busin~/ Number of Press 68 Press Releases 247 ReleasesIssued premises restrictions complaints received % Increase in Followers to % Council Facebook site 46 Visits to 26,000 Number of Roughsleepers Coronavirus webpages Page views provided safe accommodation 19 Community Safety: CCTVReviews 178 2% increase on % Ory Recycling Increased same period 2019 Community Safety: 122 Safeguarding Referrals 15% increase on % Residential Waste Increased same period 2019 Community Safety: • 127 Community Safety Hub Referrals 11% inc, ease on % GardenWaste Increased same period 2019 4,700 people identified 0 as potentially vulnerable 74 contaminated Community Hub and contacted.and 50 Figure for Contaminated staff across the Council Waste Dealt With loads and 36,500 bins tagged involved in the response CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters . onmentalHealth Env•rsupporting .. businesses CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • "Weare very pleased with how Mum has been cared for over the last two years" We would highly recommend this care home During the Covid-19 pandemic, our From vibrant VE Day and Harvest team at Tudor House Care Home Festival celebrations, to arts, crafts have worked tirelessly to ensure our and exercise classes, our creative residents remain safe and happy, teams have helped keep spirits up Tudor House Care Home whilst finding new ways for them to and ensure that residents are never stay connected with tlheir loved ones. without something to do. is located in Cannock Family and friends have praised the and provides nursing During this time, we have explored the dedication of our team during this care, residential care use of technology to share updates and difficult time. and respite care. helps residents feel more connected Relative Jayne said, ·1 have been very to their families. As well as the usual impressed with the commitment of phone and video calls, we have set up Call our friendly team on the team to ensure the a dedicated private Facebook group for 01543 330108 safety and well-being families to share photos and messages. of their residents Tudor House Care Home, during the current Relative, Anthea said, 'The care seems very good and everybody is helpful. Littleworth Road, Hednesford, coronavirus pandemic: We like the idea of the Facebook page. Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1HY Our children and grandchildren live a www.fshc.co.uk/tudorhouse long way away (as do we) and this way she could see them which she loved: ~ Four Seasons HEALTH CARE Tudor House review comments added to the independent review site carehome.co.uk Windsor House Care Ho11le ~ • FourSeasons 1S a HEALTH CARE "I see the home now has a new management team in place and have spoken to both the manager and deputy manager on the phone, and I can already see the difference they have brought to the home. The staff are always wonderful, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them." Friend of Resident, November 2020 Our Care team provides residential and dementia care and are trained in the complexities of caring for people living with more advanced dementia and nursing conditions. Call today on: 01543 330118 Windsor House Care Home Littleworth Road, Hednesford, • Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1HY • www.fshc.eo.uk/windsorhouse • If you are looking to future proof your home• look no further. We are a family run local business with a caring approach. ~ -.. ' Wefit SOLAR PV, SOLAR BATTERY, AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS Contact us now for your personalised quotes at excellent prices. 01112989851 I 01902932385 [email protected] www.nealenergysolutions.com Chec!f Established Email: [email protected] Phone: 01543 572252 for 30 Years T & S Carpets, Unit 22-23 Martindale, Hawks Green Lane. Cannock Staffs WSl 1 7XN A new communityhub for the vulnerable set up as part of coronavirusresponse We launcheda Covid-19Community Vulnerability The Districtbenefitted fromthe early Hub to providetargeted support for those most work of local voluntaryorganisations - in particularthe Chase at riskduring the coronavirusoutbreak. CoronavirusNetwork (CCSN), Heath Hayesand Wimblebury Support Group,Cannock and Rugeley Foodbanks,and the CannockChase CommunityVulnerability Hub targeted SalvationAnny. Regular meetings were held with these local residents considered most at risk as well as the organisationsand with Support Staffordshire,to discuss Council'smost vulnerable housing tenants. This issues and share learning. included residents who had no family,friends or trusted neighbours they could call upon. Anumber of Councilstaff volunteered to support this work.Staff called 500 local people who Its main aim was to enable people to were "shielding"to encourage them to sign access essential foods and supplies and up to the Government'ssupport. signpost to other supportservices. In addition to this,4,700 local people who The Councilset up a response system for were considered vulnerable were contacted those people who were shielding due to by letter to offer assistance. This was their medical circumstancesand others who followed up with calls to approximately 3,600 had been referred by StaffordshireCounty Council people who had not responded to-this letter. The CountyCouncil referred 168 cases to us. People were We have continued to work with the voluntary sector to then signposted to local organisations for support with support our most vulnerable residents during the shopping,pharmacy and befriendingservices. Latestlockdown. Roughsleepers are providedtemporary accommodation · CannockChase Council I www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters Lockdownand the coronavirus pandemicsaw the community pull together and appreciatekey workers, who continuedto work whilst everyoneelse was at home. Our bin crews were oveiwhelmed with posterssaying 'thank you' on the bins,they had clapsand wavesfrom residents;they were even given Eastereggs at Easter and cold drinks through the particularly hot weather. CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • XPLORE T OTENTI GROWING TOGETHER, HAND IN HAND We would be delighted to welcome learning, whether in the classroom or and the development of critical thinking. you to Gorsemoor, a school that offers playground, on the sports field, during Whe,re better to do this than outside? a community-wide sense of belonging, one of our educational visits or themed togetherness and 'family'. Together, we learning days. We make memories at Gorsemoor - and work in partnership with parents and they ore happy ones. Happy children corers to ensure our pupils gain the value, We hove Nursery and Reception make good learners! Our vision is that by knowledge, skills and attitudes that will places available within our exceptional 'growing together, hand in hand', help them become resilient and motivated Early Years setting where through we ensure that there is no limit on what life-long learners who ore responsible the provision of on inspiring and rich we con achieve. citizens of the future. curriculum • accessed through ploy and adult led activities • and high quality direct Please visit our website where you will Since the school's lost Ofsted inspection, teaching in phonics, reading, writing find a welcome video, virtual tour and bock in 2017, there hos been much and moths, we support our children progress and many improvements which lo become independent and confident further information on our provision and con be seen in our pupils' outcomes. lifelong learners. Outdoor learning is curriculum, in Early Years and beyond. There is a tangible buzz of positivity promoted throughout our school as we If you wish to speak to one of our two at Gorsemoor, which emanates from believe children learn best via first-hand headteachers or teaching and learning children, teachers and parents alike and experiences and through using all their leaders in school, then please do not it is not just the school community that's senses. Reo~world learning opportunities hesitate in contacting the school office and impressive here but also the experiences enable deeper levels of involvement, we will be delighted to chat more to you. that our children will toke away with better retention of information and hands them. We hove a great deal of fun in our on opportunities for problem-solving www. gorsemoor. staffs.sch .uk/ admissions www.gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk John Short & Son Funeral Directors Cannock MRI Unit Intelligent imaging Patients receive a CD • SiemensAvanto of images & a report At times of bereavement we have served the local communities in and 1.ST Scanner is supplied to referrer around this area since 1866. We personally know many of the families within 2 working days. • Superior Image Quality we have assisted. Whatever the time of day or night, we have given QUOTE 'CAN#1' them the sympathy, advice and help they have needed. 7 day service • Short waiting times Only as an independent family firm, we believe, with its roots in the community, can we offer this service with understanding and • Weekend and evening commitment. 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Over 150 Years, 6th Generation Family Business Patient enquiries Tel: 01543 500 203 Acuity Financial Consultancy I Independent Financial Advice I Pensions, Mortgages, Investments, Protection Call us to make your FREEinitial appointment 01543 41 o S12 • acuityfinancial.co.uk acuity Cannock Chase All of our leisurefacilities that are managedby Inspiring healthylifestyles (IHL) had to closeduring the pandemic and staff were furloughed. Qualified staff provided online exercisevideos for people to follow on social media to help keepthem active and to stay healthy in their own homes. Lookingafter our own and otherswellbeing has neverbeen so important.It is not surprisingto hearthat emotionaland mentalwellbeing has o ,ng a beennegatively affected during this time.It is our ment importantto rememberthat you are not alone; ellbein there is a wealthof supportout there. Hereare a few usefultips. .. Maintaining positive relationships Physicalactivity releasesfeel-good by taking time to connect with hormonesthat makeyou feel better family, friends and the wider in yourselfand givesyou more energy. community is key. EveryoneHealth There are plenty of free activities to has a free telephone and postal keepyou active,including a couchto 'Stay in Touch'programme with Skapp and a range of videos a weekly timetable jam packed from the NHSwebsite. with bingo, book clubs, quizzes, crafts and much more. If you would like more information on The ToolboxProject is a local charity the free servicesthat Everyone which provides one to one support. Health Staffordshire provides, To find out more or to book an visit www.everyonehealth.eo.uk/ appointment,call 07591924728. ~ staffordshire-county-council/ • " A number of community safety campaignswere launched during the summer focusing on domestic violence and alcohol and drug misuseamongst young people.Both campaigns have highlighted the issues and provided appropriate support servicesfor people to accesshelp and advice. The well known SPACEscheme also took place over the summer in local parksacross the District thanks to funding from the Staffordshire Commissioner'sOffice. Partnershave delivered over 250 letters to households acrossthe District who had initially breachedCovid guidelines and further warnings have been issued. The Partnershipcontinues to work together to keep our communities safe. ChaseUp! - keepingyou healthy during lockdown The Nationallottery CommunityFund project 'Chase Up!' hasprovided a numberof activitiesduring the outbreak, thesehave included the following: ChaseUp - LockdownActivities 10 weeks of fun and engaging GR Q W~ activities for primary aged children to If you're struggling financially and not on benefits GREAT keepthem moving,learning, creating and eating healthily already,you may be eligible to apply for Council tax during Lockdown.If you still need ideas for activities to support and UniversalCredit keepyour little ones busy visit www.growupgreat.co.uk Our website gives information on howto daim Universal Credit,help with council tax and additional Growand ShowWe Care help through our discretionary payment scheme. Through the ChaseUp project,Cannock Chase Visit www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/residents/benefits put on a communityflower show to thank all NHSand or call 01543 464292 to speakto a memberof the team. keyworkersfor their hard work and dedicationover the Covid-19 pandemic.1000's of sunflower seedswere handed out and planted acrossthe District as well lots · On a low incomeand having of front garden planters and flowers! · to take time off to self isolate? _Jl...COMMUNITY Residentson certain benefits or very low incomes, ~FUND who are instructed to self-isolate by the NHSTestand Trace processand Lose Maybe CitizensAdvice are also available income becausethey cannot work eligiblefor a Staffordshire South West if you need any help and advice from home,will be entitled to a one off, £500 support • with debt, housing,money advice. Lumpsum, payment of £500 through the payment Testand TraceSupport PaymentScheme www.citizensadvice.org.uk 07736 929523 or 07736 92952 More information on eligibility and how to apply is on our website www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/benefits [email protected] -«iffl:fi&il CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • Caring for you and your loved ones through the generations Staffordshire Complete Cretnation Package - £2500 As a family Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Their Head Office in Willenhall opened in Service, Cremation at Stafford or Lichfield Directors know and understand that the 2019 and has now been followed by their Crematorium, Ministers and Doctors Fees'. death of a loved one can be a traumatic third branch based in Hednesford. and difficult time. We are here to offer With funeral costs rising year on year many guidance and support to ensure the With an envied reputation for delivering families are choosing to protect their loved excellence whilst ensuring their costs funeral of your loved one not only gives ones from the increasing costs by paying remain affordable Jennifer Ashe & Son you comfort but honours the memories for their funeral in advance. 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All taxation, including Making Tax Digital Statutory Accounts FULLY QUALIFIED UNDER • Budgeting & Forecasting CITY ANO GUILDS Developing Business Plans 18TH EDITION QUALIFIED •15~•-COHTIU.CTOJI Company Formations FULLY INSURED Personal Taxation OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE •»)~ Chec.f'<.atrade.com Tel:01543 493010E-mail: [email protected] TRUSTPILOT REGISTERED Wl1'~r,put4\JonlNll.ffl www.hodson-co.co. uk COVID 19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE ■ . COUNCIi wockln,gln l)eftnersh\oII Contaminationhas been a big issueduring the pandemic, with some residentsputting usedtissues, kitchen roll, wipes and face masksin the blue bin. small appliances Small electrical items such as irons,hairdryers etc can be disposed of in a plastic bag next to your blue bin.These are taken to a specialist electrical recycling facility. CannockChase Council I www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters Textilesand Clothing WrappingPaper Textiles and clothing are not We all have a lot of recyclable in the blue bin,as wrapping paper waste at they get too contaminated Christmas.Unfortunately alongside other materials. wrapping paper cannot If your bin is found to contain be recycled at our facility. Wrapping paper should go in clothing it will be tagged and not emptied. Please your green bin or bagged up and taken to the tip. disposeof old textiles and clothes at a local charity bring bank,which can be found on most supermarket Batteries car parks,or if they are still of use take them to your Batteries should not be placed in any local charity shop when you are able to. of your bins as they can cause fires in refuse vehicles. Batteries can be recycledat most FoodWaste supermarketsas part of the national take back scheme. Food waste should be disposed off in the green bin There are normally containers for used batteries at the only. It is not acceptablein the blue or brown bin. front of the stores or near the checkout. TI1isincludes any food items that you may have grown in the garden. All food should be Old PlasticToys disposed of in the green bin. Most peoplewill be having a sort out of old toys before FatherChristmas brings some new ones.Even if your toys are made of plastic they are classedas hard/ rigid plasticsand cannot be recycledat our facility. Youwill need ito put these in your green bin or if they are in good condition take them to your local charity shop when you are able to. Should we have heavy snow this winter, bin collections may be delayed.Please leave your bin on the kerbsideand our crews will get to them as soon as it is safe to do so. ,_.,," f~o CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • Dudley, Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Breast Screening Programmes Dudley, Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Breast Screening Programmes were reconfigured in April 2017. It offers breast screening to local women on mobile screening units and static sites. The units move around the region to local sites. The Breast Screening Service is part of the National Breast Screening Programme and is subject to monitoring by the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS).It provides an invite to women aged between 50 and 70 to attend every three years. We aim to provide and promote an efficient and effective, high quality breast screening service, to all eligible women within a caring environment. The service uses the latest digital equipment. Women over the age of 70 are able to access the service and are encouraged to call the unit to make a convenient appointment. Breast screening aims to find breast cancer at an early stage, often before there are any symptoms. To do this, x-rays are taken of each breast (mammogram). Early detection often means simpler and more successful treatment. Some women find mammography uncomfortable. If you do experience pain it usually only lasts as long as the mammogram, although it may continue for some time in a small number of women. Scientific evidence shows that regular breast screening, between For further information contact: the ages of 50 · 70 years, reduces the death rate from breast cancer. Seethe NHS Breast Screening Programme website for Telephone: 01384 244 177 more details. 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Our team of dedicated educatorsare calied upon to develop confident, resilient and enthusiasticyoungsters who aim high and who are readylllto influence the world, ' Together· we respect,we learn,we achieve: Phone number- 01543 227125 Email· [email protected] www.westhill.staffs.sch.uk RoseHill Nursery is a newly renovated all year round provisionwith children from birth to four, open all year round from 7.30am - 6.00pm. Phone number - 01543 877683 Email - [email protected] www.rose-hill-nursery.co.uk ~T "! We are a nursery school which offers provision for children aged 2-4 years and open during term time. tel: 01785 526028 Phone number· 01543 227090 Email - [email protected] email: [email protected] www.hednesford.staffs.sch.uk www.conceptheatingsolutions.co.uk Follow us on Facebookfor up to date information! CannockChase District LocalPlan • e■ •'- .iiw Yourhome is probablyyour most valuableasset, so lt is important that your extension projectis carefullyplanned. They can be complex and unless you are experienced in construction you will need to seek professional advice, which can be obtained through a number of avenues in local villag halls and other venu s wesently: this including appointing an architect or building suweyor,a • • • design and build company or using an experienced builder. All extensions, no matter how smal~ require building regulations, even if planning permission is not needed. We are haJ?P.vtoemail or send a lette~ to inform you when we next i:1ubUsha document for u LOcomment CCSB Building Control provide on If you want to t1aveygu, about: the future growth the building control service ot the Distri P.leasesend a reguest to be added to tfie for CannockChase Counci~ we Local Plan consultation database to: ·~ are local and have extensive BUILDINGknowledge of the District. Our team can liaise with you Staffordshire,WS11 CONTROLand whomever you appoint L«.al...._,1-,1&1-.U Planning are interested in the way ourtowns, cities and countryside is developed. This includes the appearance of buildings, the use of land and landscaping considerations, highway access and the impact that the development will have on the surrounding environment. I uh nyqu ri r e 11e ppli t1 forms h please contact us by calling 01785 619340 or emailing [email protected] Canno,k Chase Coundl I www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters If you or someoneyou knowis affectedby domesticabuse, you canget help and support. If you're suffering from domestic abuse call: New Era'sStaffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent24-hour confidentialhelpline on 0300 303 3778 or access their 24/7 live chat facility at www.new-era.uk StaffordshireWomen's Aid 24 hour confidential helpline (supporting Stafford, Cannock and South Staffordshire) on 0300 330 5959 If you would like to change your behaviour call 01785 601690 hristmas& New OpeningTimes Due to the pandemic our reception areasremain closed,however Council se1vicescontinue to be Good practice is to review plans of this importance half way through completion, deliveredand our telephone but with the challenges created by the pandemicthe Council agreedat its October linesare open.During Cabinet meeting that a new plan was neededto focus the Council'sefforts on Christmasand NewYear our recoveryfor both the Council and the District. telephoneLines will be open 9am to 5pm as follows: The Council has been engaging on proposed priorities and objectives it wants to include in the new plan during October and November,with residents and the Thu 24 Dec Closed community,the third sector,its staff and councillors,and our young people,through Fri 25 Dec Closed ·········--···················· a series of focus groups and an online surveyopen to all Sat 26 Dec Closed ·••«••--······ Council planning in the meantime has been focussed Di~,Y9Jf\Y.P.~\i~t1:. Sun 27 Dec Closed ······••·•·--···················· around a shorter term RecoveryPlan covering the local Th~Jl.t;:Y.,', 1i~_I} ixtff V.h~ Mon 28 Dec Closed economy,community, its own finances and how the appfpy~git~'.C01.1i:icil,,) Tue29 Dec Open :~-~--•L..:.---..:.,,,,4. - __,.,..,.., ...... """...... 'I organisation continues to respondto Covid-19 and rneetmg:111lreortJ,HV, , Wed 30 Dec Open provides the servicesresidents and businessesneed ,Jf?.£!9H}Ji~jp~21.i];_~ij:1._ :- to help them recover. . ·next i\w:Konwards:. ' Thu 31 Dec Closed Fri 1 Jan Closed CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters - seized two vehicles,one of whidi ...... Report flytipping by calling 01543 462621 or emailing [email protected] FREETown Centre Parkingin Cannock and RugeleyCouncil owned car parks on the three Saturday's leadingup to Christmas. Saturday 5 December Saturday 12 December Saturday 19 Dec.ember DisabledFacilities Grant leaves Makingplans for the Emma'over the moon' cE:'nsus The installationof a rampbelow her 2021 groundfloor flat and a smartwet room Every10 yearsa Census hasmade a hugedifference to the life of the populationtakes of resident,Emma Higgs-Saunders, one placeand the next one of fouryoung women who livetogether will be taking placein in HanoverPlace, Cannock under the 2021, with CensusDay careof HaywardCommunity Living. designatedas Sunday Emmahas cerebalpalsy and has lived at the 21 March. property for the past five years.Her condition The organiser of the Census meant that the only way she could get into the garden her bedroom overlookswas with the help of two care staff having to physically is the Office for National Statistics (ONS)with whom carry her over a step and drop.Getting washed eachday also requiredstaff assistance. CannockChase Counci~ is But thanks to a DisabledFacilities Grant from CannockChase Counci~ Emma is now able makingplans with over the to reachthe gardenvia a ramp and handrailson her own,and can independentlywash and comingmonths to undertake dry herself and use her toilet in the sort of privacywe can take for granted. a successfulsurvey. Background All householdsin the District It was in July 2019 when the Council receiveda Disabled facilities Grant (DFG)referral will receivean invitation to for the provision of an adaptation schemeto meet Emma'sneeds. take part in the next Census in February.With the growth Happily the new HousingAssistance (Independent Living) Policywas approved by the in online use,we will alt be Council'sCabinet in late May this year,paving the way for her referral to proceed. encouragedto complete the surveyonline where we can. The process Adam took the TechnicalOfficers in the DFGTeam, working closely p:p:a. ~ Dataprovided through the L,,,J.,I time to write to with the Deputy Operations Managerat Hayward W Censusis vital in planninga the Council.He said: Community Living,Adam Bennett,surveyedthe flat whole rangeof government "Don (the caseofficer) came out and were able to designa schemewhich includedthe servicesfor the public, to the property to assessthe rampedaccess, door widening and the installationof a whether it is determining work that was needed.Within a specialist toilet with a wash-dry facility. In Junethe where new schoolsand couple of weeks the whole work caseofficer obtained quotes from contractors and hospitalsneed to be built or was completed,this has given the specialisttoilet supplier enabling the schemeto understandingwhat types of ourclient her independence be approvedin earlyJuly. Within daysof the approval residentialhousing is needed. backand she is absolutely work, instructionswere issuedto the contractorsand over the moon'about it~ Emergencyservices, charities, supplier.Thecase officer then monitored progressto academics,businesses and ensure that the work was completed promptly. commerce,and not least, The end result geneaologists,allmake All of the adaptations were completed before the end of July.Emma is now able to gain extensiveuse of Census the full benefit of her flat and its facilities. material.There are strict data protection rules in placeto ensurethe data is used lawfully and individuals aren't identified. Lookout for more information on our social media sites and website as we get closerto CensusDay. Canno,kChase Council I www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • The workof the YoungPersons Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Officerhas made a hugedifference to Davidand Craig. Pleasenote, the namesof individualshave been to peopleslives changedfor safeguardingpurposes. David'sStory David has just turned 16 and has been working with the Young PersonsASB Craig'sStory Officer since 2019, having originally met at the local Pupil Referral Unit where he was a student. Craig had been struggling at home with his parents.often David has been in and out of trouble with the police going missing for days and and due to this behaviour he has been given several getting involved with older Anti-Social BehaviourOrders which place restrictions youths.It was not too long b~fore on where he can go within the Cannockarea. Craig got involved in cannabis use and his behaviour spiraled out of control. During lockdown,David worked with the YoungPersons ASSOfficer focusing on ways he could get himself back Craig was referred to the Young PersonsASB Officer on the right track.David opened up about his struggles during the pandemic.Here he o~e~ed up and revealed with dyslexia and how it has made him afraid of school where and why he was going missing and Why he was which in turn causeshim to be destructive in cLassand hanging around with the older group. get involved in anti-social behaviour. Unfortunately this older group were into ~ther things He is now more open about his dyslexiaand is getting that could get Craig into trouble. He admitted that . the supporthe needs.He has recentlydone a test for cannabis use was not something that he ~as really into a CSCScard which will allow him to work within the but something he felt he had to do to fit in. constructionfield. In addition to this, he has beenapplying for part time work via online recruitmentagencies. Since getting the support, Craig has started a ~ollege n the necessarysteps to distance coursean d has take David has had no further issueswith the police and is himself from his former 'friends'. now looking towards a bright and successfulfuture. HousingOnline The Councilhas been working to improvethe way its housingcustomers access housing https://online.cannockchasehousing.co.uk informationonline. As part of an I.Tupgrade programme we have replacedthe current HousingSelf Serveportal with a new improved HousingOnline portal HousingOnline lets a tenant manage/4,-.~~U::i.:.!llol,u.::.il.Mgll their tenancy online, which means they do not have to call the Councilto do things like check rent balancesor tell us about problems at their home. All applicants on the Council'sHousing Registerwill need a Housing Online account.Without this, they won't be able to see properties that are available. Applicantsand tenants will need an email addresswhen signing into HousingOnline. A 'Help To createAn Email Account'is available on the Council'swebsite . • CannockChase Council I www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters WorldWar 1 Beacon finds permanent home at St.Luke'sChurch, Cannock Membersof the Armed Forceswho live in the Districtare benefittingfrom another The commemorativeWorld War 1 Beaconcreated year of leisureconcessions. in 2018 to markthe centenaryof the endof the war The scheme includes use of fitness suites hasbeen sited in the groundsof St Luke'sChurch ' swimming pools and participation in various group in Cannockthis summer as a lastinglegacy to the activities and fitness classesat Chaseand Rugeley District'sWorld War 1 commemorativeprogramme. LeisureCentres. Since 2014,Cannock Chase Council has worked closely Applicants are required to apply for a Lifestyle with Inspiring healthy lifestyles (IHL) and the wider Membership Card,provide proof of residencyand community to commemorateWorld War 1 and honour proof that they are a member of the Armed Forces. those that fought and lost their lives during this period. The schemewhich has been running since 2012, is The commemorativeWorld War 1 Beaconwas designed managed by Inspiring healthy lifestyles on behalf by the Counciland portrays the messageof'Respect, of the Council.It currently has 89 members,52 Remember,Respond'. It was made by LaserProcess in are registeredat ChaseLeisure Centre and 37 are Hednesfordwho part funded its creation. registered at RugeleyLeisure Centre. The schemewill be reviewed again in 2021. "tr\bUt~ The Councilwould like to to a s\)ec.\a\ paytribute and thanksto so\d\ef.• · a true heroand soldier.Ron Mattisonsadly passed away in It was officially lit at The Battle'sOver -A Nation'sT,·ibute' Aprilat the age of 94. ceremonywhich was held on Sunday11 November2018 Overthe past five years,Ron at St Luke'sChurch in CannockTown Centre.This worked closely with the Council marked the exact anniversaryof the Armistice. and Inspiring healthy lifestyles A virtual dedication servicefor the newly to deliver the district's World War installed Beaconwas recorded in October 1 commemorative programme. and was readyto mark this year'sArmistice Day. Ronwas a WortdWar 2 veteran The creation of the World War 1 Beaconwas who gave so much of his time to the community supported and funded by the Council, and our partnership events in our local parks, Inspiring healthy lifestyles,and the Armed theatre,parades etc. He also featured heavily ForcesCommunity CovenantFund. in the 'Respect,Remember, Respond' campaign sharing his wartime memoriesand experiences. .,~.;" P• We hope the art piece featured on the wall of the underpassat Mill Street in Cannockwill be cl lasting tribute to such a special man. CannockChase Council I www.cannockcha.sedc.gov.ul(!chasematters vi~/ ChasintailsTraining We really care about • MOTTest Centre in Rugetev your dog's • Class 3,4,5,7 welfare • Car MOTTest £39.99. No Retest Fee • MOTService Repairs & Diagnostics 07842 838478107510 188588 • ReducedMOT Prices for OAPs Email: steve@cha:intail:.co.uk 31 Shaftesbury Drive, Hednesford W512 4EE ~ The Changing Room Counselling Service a••• The Changing Room Counselling Service "111111~ · ~■T is a free professional ljtjl •I fj ll.~A0~1l, counselling service in the PtO\IOTION 'Ii -~Yr tn rv1.,u ,.,,1 jliH ~NDIDf Rugeley and Chase area. &};fi/§if!ll!.l!.Si £it.rm '"]tll~a~a.:si Call or text 07591 25n37 ~~~~~OOILmfl for an appointment. =trQ;lf(i}Joar1.~ .I • • • : §; ·1· .. f' @'Ill. ' 1 ll, For further information visit @maI ~ llil G · 1:1eSG · , · · · , · lilS~p.e,.lil_m www.thechangingroomcounsellingservice.org ~~besca.ter. .c::0~1111<_! Mini, Youth, Women's and Men's sections. Including Touch Rugby for those who don't wish to do full contact. For further information, including booking our large function room, please contact Chairman, Dave Taylor: marvid .taylor@gma ii .com 07976 811278 Or Vice Chair, Rhiannon Greenaway: [email protected] k 07813 637418 For more information visit designeroutletwestmidlands.com CommonwealthGames getting closer The CommonwealthGames in Birminghamin 2022 As to be expectedfrom organisingan internationalevent, there is gettingever closer,and with it the prestigefor is lot to consider,including highwaysaccess and signingto the CannockChase District of hostingthe men's venue,opportunities to market and promote and women'smountain biking event. the area,regulations to protect official branding and merchandise,links to It might not have the status of the 100m track education and cultural activities,the finals in a Gamesbut is actually one of the most recruitment of volunteers and those popular events among international television important legacy projects. and online audiences.Therefore it presents a great opportunity to showcasethe District. CannockChase Council has approved a spend of £50,000towards the cost of a new high quality off road cyclingtrail at CannockChase Forest.After the Gamesthe trail can be used by residents and visitors. A further £50,000 will be earmarkedto support future projects,opportunities and initiatives which may arise in the District from hosting the event. Tickets for the Gamesare expected to go on sale in early 2021 but you can register your interest now at www.birmlngham2022.com/the-games/tickets CannockChase CouncilI www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/chasematters • Residents of Cannock Chase, can benefit from an established affordable warmth service during this winter. Funding has been provided by local Community Benefit &ii Society, Chase Community Solar, to BEAT support residents of Cannock Chase who --THE-- may be vulnerable to a cold home, or just struggling to pay their fuel bills. COLD With over 20 years experience in reducing fuel poverty, and alleviating the risk of cold homes, Beat the Cold will be looking to help the estimated 9. 9% of the districts households that have to decide between heating and eating. Martin Peake from Beat the Cold "We understand now, more than ever, the need to ensure the residents of Cannock to stay warm and well over winter, and our service exists to support that. We provide independent advice on reducing bills, claiming benefits, and helping to access funding for heating and insulation measures, as well as any problems residents are having with their fuel supply, or supplier. The service is open to anyone who may need our support, and we are extremely Grateful to Chase Community Solar for their Support." Mike Ki11g'1a11of Chase Commu11itySolar r- '' "Chase Community Solar is very pleased to be able to support this PERSONAL vitally important service aimed at alleviating fuel poverty in Cannock DEVELOPMENT Chase District. CCS already provides free solar energy to 312 households in the district, and this scheme enables an even greater number of local people to benefit from our community energy work." 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