Cannock Chase residents are being urged not to ignore gas-safety concerns as a national awareness campaign gets under way.
Gas Safety Week runs from 14 to 20 September 2026. Cannock Chase Council is supporting this year's Take No Chances campaign by sharing advice with residents and council housing tenants.
The council said prompt action can reduce the risk of gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted.
Warning signs to look for
Residents should arrange for an appliance to be checked if they notice yellow or orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks around an appliance, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, excessive condensation or error messages on the controls.
The six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
Council housing tenants receive a free annual gas-safety check and must allow access for the appointment. Residents are also advised to test audible carbon monoxide alarms regularly, keep vents, air bricks and flues clear, and never attempt gas work themselves.
Councillor Rhys Mandry, Cannock Chase Council's portfolio leader for housing and corporate assets, said: “Gas safety is something every household should take seriously, and we want to help tenants feel confident taking simple steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.”
Anyone carrying out gas work must be appropriately registered and qualified. Residents can find or check an engineer through the Gas Safe Register.
The information was supplied by Cannock Chase Council for Gas Safety Week 2026.
