Fleetwood businesses losing money from 'toxic stench', MP says
Apart from the smell of "rotten eggs", there have also been health concerns about emissions from the site, with people complaining of nosebleeds, headaches, sore throats and breathing difficulties.Wyre Council, which owns the land, has said the lease would not be renewed after 31 December 2027.
An EA representative said: "We completely understand the impact this landfill has had on the community "We have made it clear that we expect significant improvements to gas infrastructure and close control over the types of waste accepted for operations at the site to continue."In her letter, Beavers said the recent festival, traditionally known as Tram Sunday, was an event that "brings our community together and drives visitors to our town". But she said the community was "fatigued, unwell and frustrated by the continued smell".
'Deserve better'
Operators Transwaste said it had recently invested over £40,000 on 11 new deep wells to extract gas and address odour issues.It also pointed to an EA report in May which found that that air quality was well within WHO safety standards.Beavers told the Local Democracy Reporting Service she wanted to meet EA staff this week to "discuss what happens next". "Enough is enough. We cannot accept this any more. The people who live here deserve better," Beavers said. "If Transwaste can't run this site properly, it should be closed down."
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