Cannock Local Guide

Practical information for living in Cannock — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Cannock Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Cannock at a glance

Population:

~71,000 (district)

Postcodes:

WS11–WS12

Council:

Cannock Chase District Council

Landscape:

Cannock Chase AONB

Did you know? Cannock grew around coal mining — today Cannock Chase is one of the most visited Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Midlands.

Council & local services

• Cannock Chase District Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Cannock Chase District Council website
• Staffordshire County Council — roads and potholes, schools, libraries, social care. Staffordshire County Council website
• Bin collections — see our Cannock bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Cannock.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Cannock schools.
• Your MP — who represents Cannock in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.

Local sport

• Cannock Chase FC — Midland Football League club website
• Nearest league clubs — Wolves & Stoke City club website

Areas we cover

Cannock · Hednesford · Chadsmoor · Hawks Green · Cannock Chase

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