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BBC News
16 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
'Visible progress' at Cannock multi-storey car park demolition
Demolition of an disused multi-storey car park has structure, in Cannock, closed in 2019 and will be dismantled – with work having taken place so far including removal of asbestos and three Chase District Council said it marked a major step forward in the town centre's regeneration, as visible progress was being made on of the lower floors is expected to take place in the coming week, with the full demolition due to be completed by October. It is being brought down level by level, with the uppermost section almost entirely dismantled already, according to the car park was built in 1977 but was shut nearly six years ago over concerns about its structural integrity."While it may seem like little has happened on site, a great deal of preparatory work has been taking place behind the scenes," said councillor Maureen Freeman, portfolio leader for regeneration and high streets."It is great to finally see the structure finally coming down whilst ensuring that it is done safety."Before demolition could begin, a glass canopy had to be removed to allow scaffolding to be put in had to remove asbestos, as well as clearing "significant amounts" of pigeon droppings and other hazardous waste, including discarded sharps. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Public urination and drug disposal ban in towns
Riding an e-scooter, public urination and unsafe disposal of needles have been banned in three Staffordshire towns to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. An updated Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Cannock Chase allows authorised officers to issue fines of £100 to anyone in breach of the new rules. The district already had a PSPO in force prohibiting street drinking in defined areas, which expired on 1 February. Cannock Chase District Council said the renewed order was a "proactive step" in tackling behaviour that affected "quality of life" for residents. Riding an e-scooter is illegal on public land, outside of designated trials, but the order is designed to help clamp down on the issue. The PSPO also bars unauthorised access to rooftops, loitering, nuisance driving and abandoning items which block public access. It applies to Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley town centres, as well as Rugeley's Ravenhill Park and Fernwood. Public urination and unsafe disposal of drug paraphernalia was a particular issue in Cannock, the council said, but also affected Hednesford and Rugeley. The order applies to anyone over the age of 10 and is enforced around the clock. If fixed penalties are not paid within 14 days, a maximum fine of £1,000 could be imposed by a magistrate. Ch Insp Mat Walker from Staffordshire Police said it would enable the force to respond proportionately to ongoing concerns. "Our officers and those from the council's Community Safety team deal with issues of anti-social behaviour each and every day, and the order will allow us to be more effective when supporting our communities," he added. The council said the previous PSPO prohibiting alcohol consumption had been successful in reducing "previously unacceptable levels of anti-social behaviour". Cannock Chase councillor David Williams said behaviours in breach of the order would be addressed "with a combination of support and enforcement". "This updated Public Spaces Protection Order is a proactive step in tackling anti-social behaviour that can affect the quality of life for our residents," he added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: Anti-social behaviour powers could be extended Cannock Chase District Council Staffordshire Police