Martin Murray, acting leader of the county, has also hit out at the possibility of the elections being postponed.
He said: “It is hugely disappointing that, instead of a conversation around genuine devolution and the benefits that could bring to the county, the government are more interested in a conversation around delaying local democracy.
“There was no public mandate for local government re-organisation and there is definitely no public mandate to cancel what would be our last ever district and borough elections.
“Any delay is not just for one year. With the added transition year into a new unitary authority, it will be another two years with no elections. As a result, some councillors will have served a six-year term.”
A spokesperson for Cannock Chase District Council said the leader shared the minister’s correspondence with members, on Friday.
“[It was shared with] the leaders of the other political groups on Cannock Chase District Council and [the leader] asked for a discussion with them as soon as possible.”
Councils have been given until 15 January to set out their case on elections being postponed.
Tamworth Borough Council has also been approached for comment.