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We visited the Staffordshire neighbourhood with a charming community vibe - and one of the best chocolate shops in the UK

Heath Hayes is a sweet Staffordshire area where residents have one thing on their mind - 'community'.

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Filled with an abundance of green space and separated by small villages and towns, Cannock Chase is one of the loveliest places to settle in Staffordshire.

Nature lovers travel from all over to experience the area's nature reserves and forests, with history buffs visiting to gaze at the region's long heritage. 

However, one often overlooked area, but no less brilliant, is the village of Heath Hayes - the focus of our feature this week.

Heath Hayes has a number of indepent shops, with the Heath Hayes Constitutional Club being a popular location for events and gatherings
Heath Hayes has a number of indepent shops, with the Heath Hayes Constitutional Club being a popular location for events and gatherings

The small village high street along Hednesford Road consists of a library, two pubs, a community club, an independent chocolate shop and a cafe, as well as a post office and a local shop. 

While the high street may be small, the residents and shopkeepers love their area is anything but. 

Dan Ball, owner of Chocolate Treasures, said the community is the best part of the area
Dan Ball, owner of Chocolate Treasures, said the community is the best part of the area

Dan Ball, owner of Chocolate Teasures with his partner Summer Hevican, an award-winning independent chocolate shop on the high street and resident of Heath Hayes, said 'community' is the best aspect of the area.