Charity evening success

The first business awards for Cannock Chase have been launched by organisers Steve Mallows and MP Aidan Burley. The awards are open to businesses from across the Cannock Chase area of all sizes and types.

Funding has been secured to start the installation of infrastructure and servicing works at the unused Mill Green site on Eastern Way. Wider plans include development of the site to include a hotel and restaurant.

Biffa Ltd will not appeal a planning decision to refuse permission for a huge new incinerator in Cannock.

Cannock Chase Council is on the look-out for inspirational young people from the District for the annual Youth Endeavour Award.

Members of Cannock and Rugeley Rugby clubs are to join forces in an invitational match at the home of English Rugby, Twickenham.

The first new homes on a housing estate that was named to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth will be completed in time for the monarch’s diamond jubilee later this year.

Cannock Chase residents will soon be able to save and borrow with a Credit Union that will be offering its services in the District.

The Tesco store at Hednesford, Cannock has started construction with an expected completion for Christmas 2012 trading.