Protesters have descended on a landfill site in Fleetwood to demand action over ‘vile smells’ which some residents say is making their lives ‘unbearable’.
The ‘Stop the Stink’ protest is under way this morning at the Transwaste site in Jameson Road, known for its ‘rotten egg’ odour. Some of those living in Fleetwood and surrounding areas such as Cleveleys, Thornton and Over Wyre say the ‘vile smell’ is making them ill and poses a public health hazard. The peaceful protest is planned to take place from 7am until 7pm.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “We have identified breaches of the environmental permit and have made clear our expectation to the operator and directed them to undertake improvements and bring the situation under control. “We are pressing the operator to deliver the improvements as quickly as possible to stop the impact on the local community and environment.
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