Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is a non-metropolitan district in Staffordshire located between Birmingham and Stafford. The area comprises several towns and settlements, each with their own town centers and local services integrated across the region.

The district was formed in 1972 through a merger of former urban districts and parishes, consolidating previous separate local authorities. This administrative reorganization created the current boundaries that govern the area today.

The district takes its name from Cannock Chase, a landscape shaped by the area's coal mining past. This industrial heritage remains woven into how local communities view their relationship with the land and each other.

The Civic Centre in Cannock serves as the main hub for administrative services and public inquiries. Each town within the district has its own local services, shops, and amenities for daily needs.

The district shares its name with a protected landscape area featuring natural woodlands and heathland within its boundaries. This mix of urban zones and natural spaces gives the region a varied character.

Location: Staffordshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Cannock

Website: http://cannockchasedc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.73056,-1.97028

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:07