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03/01/25

Recent Odour

We are aware that there was substantial odour around Walleys Quarry in the week commencing 23 December 2024. We have every sympathy with members of the local community who were affected. Dispersal conditions were particularly poor during this period of cold, still weather.

On 20 December 2024 officers identified an area of the site with high levels of landfill gas. We are discussing appropriate remedial action with Walleys Quarry Ltd (WQL).

We expect odour outside the site to reduce as the additional gas infrastructure and capping required by the Closure Notice are completed. WQL is making progress with this work. WQL published a further website update on 02 January 2025, which you can read here(External link).

Reporting an Odour

It is really important that you continue to report any odour you experience around Walleys Quarry. Please call our hotline number on 0800 80 70 60 or click the link below to report through our online form.

https://report-walleys-quarry-smell.service.gov.uk/(External link)

Sources of Health Advice

We recommend that you speak to your general practitioner if you have any health concerns.

You may also wish to consult: Frequently asked questions about the health effects of odours and emissions from Walleys Quarry - Staffordshire County Council(External link)

24/12/24

Recent Odour

We are aware that an odour sometimes continues around Walleys Quarry Landfill. We expect this to reduce over time as the additional gas infrastructure and capping required by the Closure Notice are introduced.

Reporting an Odour

It is really important to continue to report any odour around Walleys Quarry. Please call our hotline number on 0800 80 70 60 or click the link below to report through our online form.

18/12/24 - PINS Appeal

Further to our update on Monday 9 December 2024, members of the local community can find more information about how to make representations to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on the appeal against the Closure Notice here: Closure Notice | Engage Environment Agency.

You can also read more about the appeals procedure on the PINS website here: Environmental permit - Guidance on the Appeal procedure - GOV.UK(External link).

03/01/25

Recent Odour

We are aware that there was substantial odour around Walleys Quarry in the week commencing 23 December 2024. We have every sympathy with members of the local community who were affected. Dispersal conditions were particularly poor during this period of cold, still weather.

On 20 December 2024 officers identified an area of the site with high levels of landfill gas. We are discussing appropriate remedial action with Walleys Quarry Ltd (WQL).

We expect odour outside the site to reduce as the additional gas infrastructure and capping required by the Closure Notice are completed. WQL is making progress with this work. WQL published a further website update on 02 January 2025, which you can read here(External link).

Reporting an Odour

It is really important that you continue to report any odour you experience around Walleys Quarry. Please call our hotline number on 0800 80 70 60 or click the link below to report through our online form.

https://report-walleys-quarry-smell.service.gov.uk/(External link)

Sources of Health Advice

We recommend that you speak to your general practitioner if you have any health concerns.

You may also wish to consult: Frequently asked questions about the health effects of odours and emissions from Walleys Quarry - Staffordshire County Council(External link)

24/12/24

Recent Odour

We are aware that an odour sometimes continues around Walleys Quarry Landfill. We expect this to reduce over time as the additional gas infrastructure and capping required by the Closure Notice are introduced.

Reporting an Odour

It is really important to continue to report any odour around Walleys Quarry. Please call our hotline number on 0800 80 70 60 or click the link below to report through our online form.

18/12/24 - PINS Appeal

Further to our update on Monday 9 December 2024, members of the local community can find more information about how to make representations to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on the appeal against the Closure Notice here: Closure Notice | Engage Environment Agency.

You can also read more about the appeals procedure on the PINS website here: Environmental permit - Guidance on the Appeal procedure - GOV.UK(External link).

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