Fleetwood Residents Protest Landfill's Noxious Gases

0:00On March 27, residents in the seaside town of Fleetwood Lancashire march through the streets wearing gas masks and hazmat suits to protest A. Local landfill site. Over 100 people joined the demonstration demanding its immediate closure due to noxious gases that smell like rotten eggs and are blamed for, widespread health issues. The site on Jamison Road, run by Transwaste, reopened in late 2023 after being closed since 2017. The Environment Agency issued an enforcement notice back in January, requiring better covering of waste areas to cut down on odors, but locals say, problems have only gotten worse in recent weeks. Families report nosebleeds, headaches, chest infections, nausea, and breathing difficulties with some children missing school and adults ending up in. Hospital. A local activist group with over 4,000 members has logged nearly 18,000 complaints over the past two years, highlighting effects on. Honorable people like those with asthma. The local MP has called for the site to shut down, saying residents are a breaking point,

1:04while concerns grow over past dumping of banned chemicals. And poor air monitoring. The council, which owns the land and collects rent, faces accusations of conflict. The Environment Agency is monitoring closely, pushing for permanent caps on waste and more enforcement if needed, as weather and site management contribute to the odors. People stressed the community shouldn't endure this, and they're working to resolve it step by step.