MP Tony Wright called for the 60 mph speed limit to be reduced because of the high number of deer that were being killed.

Last year about 120 deer were killed on the roads - roughly one every three days.

Mr Wright's campaign has received backing from various organisations including Moorhill Primary School in Cannock which submitted an 800-signature petition to councillors in favour of the scheme.

David Sly, from Staffordshire County Council, said he was currently collating information on the issue which would be used by consultants to help make a decision.

Not simple

The local authority's proposals will then be discussed by parish and district councils.

Dr Wright has called for a 40 mph speed limit to be introduced but Mr Sly said it was not that simple.

He said: "The consultants might find that some areas would be better as 30 mph," he said.

They council will look at all aspects of Cannock Chase's roads network including roads that go into urban 30 mph speed limit areas.

A similar limit has been imposed in the New Forest and Dr Wright is now hoping the council will follow in their footsteps.

Moorhill Primary School pupils have produced car stickers promoting their call for the reduction in the limit to protect the woodland deer.

They raised the money to pay for the stickers, which are being distributed to families, friends and other supporters, through a non-uniform held day at the school.