About

Community scheme - Cannock

Relevant communities:
Cannock Edingale Norton Canes Rugeley

Project background

This transformative project will reduce the flood risk to both commercial and residential properties from future flooding, while also delivering a range of wider community benefits, including:

  • Additional parking spaces
  • New disabled parking provision
  • Improved residential footways
  • A new bus stop to enhance travel connectivity

This scheme is a strong example of how flood risk management can achieve broader outcomes through collaboration across departments and councils. It has attracted £173,600 in National Grant in Aid Funding, £160,000 in Local Levy funding, and an additional £20,000 from UKSPF to support connectivity improvements.

Overhead view of works carried out at Festival Court, Cannock

Implementation

Delivering this scheme in a tight urban environment was never going to be a quick or easy win. However, through thoughtful planning and coordinated effort, we’ve created a solution that supports a community reliant on a small but vital commercial area—including a pharmacy, convenience store, butchers, takeaways, hairdressers, and the important SNAP building supporting SEND services.

Crucially, this scheme has been shaped by community decision-making, with local shop managers and owners playing an inspirational role throughout. Their input has been essential in ensuring the scheme’s delivery was as smooth and minimally disruptive as possible.

Planters installed as part of works carried out at Festival Court, Cannock
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