Our partnership
Looking after Cannock Chase National Landscape
Formal legal responsibility for Cannock Chase National Landscape lies with the five local authorities that cover the area (Staffordshire County Council, Cannock Chase Council, Stafford Borough Council, Lichfield District Council and South Staffordshire Council).
The local authorities are responsible for preparing and publishing a management plan for the area, and contribute financially towards core funding (25%), with the other 75% provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
However, they are not solely responsible for caring for the National Landscape. Working across a large-scale landscape is complex and requires co-operation and coordination involving many stakeholders, across a diversity of land uses and land ownerships, and multiple different designations, legislation and policy. A wider National Landscape Partnership brings together interested parties to work collaboratively to care for the area.
Partnership arrangements
Joint Committee
The Joint Committee is our governing and decision-making body with delegated powers from the five constituent local authorities.
Officer Working Group
Local authority officers and others who advise the Joint Committee on the implementation of the Management Plan.
Task and Finish Groups
Subject-based groups whose membership includes local authorities, statutory agencies, local interest groups and interested individuals. Groups currently operate for: historic environment, visitor management, landscape and planning, and land management and biodiversity.
National Landscape Team
The team of officers that co-ordinates the business of the Partnership and works with a wide range of partners and representatives from across the area and beyond to deliver the AONB Management Plan.
Annual Conference
The forum for celebrating the achievements of the Partnership, which may have a subject theme and is open to all.
Structure of the National Landscape Partnership
National Landscapes Association
Cannock Chase National Landscape is a member of the National Landscapes Association – a charitable company that has been set up to work for and on behalf of the family of National Landscapes, influencing policy and decision makers, and sharing good practice. As part of this family we are able to learn from other National Landscapes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our partnership
Formal legal responsibility for Cannock Chase National Landscape lies with the five local authorities that cover the area.
Latest news
The news posts below provide more information on work in progress and latest news of Cannock Chase and our partners.
Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for May 2026. Booking is now open for the Annual Conference 2026. You can find
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Join us for Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference 2026, and a day of networking, learning and sharing ideas! This year’s conference is being held
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for April 2026. The National Landscape offers a range of grants that can help
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We are pleased to announce that the Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at the Aquarius Ballroom,
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for March 2026. The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from
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This is a face-to-face meeting taking place on Monday 16th March 2026 at 2pm at the Main Conference Room, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Wolseley Centre ST17
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