Labour Councillors demand Environment Agency think again on Droppingwell tip

Droppingwell, Rotherham
Droppingwell, Rotherham

Local Labour Councillors are demanding that the Environment Agency think again on their latest notice regarding Grange Landfill. The Environment Agency has informed local residents that Grange Landfill has met all pre-operational conditions for their permit to dump waste on Droppingwell, Rotherham. The agency say the firm intend to commence work in the next 18 months to prepare the site which could include installing roads, fencing and compounds.

Local Labour Councillor Maggi Clark, who represents this area in Keppel ward, has commented: “The agreement of the permit is deeply disappointing for us. It is unthinkable that this beauty spot will be torn up and turned into a tip. On behalf of all resident’s I urge the Environment Agency to rethink it’s position.”

Cllr Maggi Clark
Cllr Maggi Clark
This is disappointing news after months of campaigning by residents and Councillors to prevent the permit due to concerns about the environment, previous activity on the site, as well as the impact on local residents and amenities like Millmoor Juniors Football Club.
 
Councillor Emma Hoddinott, Cabinet Member for Waste at Rotherham Council, has also said: “Though the beginning of tipping is not imminent, this granting of the permit is one step towards that. The council will look at all avenues to stop this tip going forward, but ultimately the Environment Agency needs to look at it’s handling of this permit.” 
Cllr Emma Hoddinott
Cllr Emma Hoddinott

The Environment Agency notice that has been sent out to local residents can be read here.

We’re campaigning against the reopening of Droppingwell tip and you can support us by signing our online petition below.

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