Background

    Where is the site?

    The site is located at Stone Arrow Farm, Peopleton, Pershore, WR10 2DZ.

EA Action

    What has the Environment Agency done to date?

    • In November 2024, the Environment Agency informed the landowner that they should take steps to prevent illegal waste activity on the site 

    • In early 2025, the Environment Agency served a Section 59 (S59) Notice to remove waste on the occupier of the site 

    • The Environment Agency and West Mercia Police (WMP) conducted a joint patrol on 21 November 2025. WMP seized a front-loading shovel being used at the site. 

    • On 8 January 2026, the Environment Agency and West Mercia Police conducted a joint Day of Action in relation to illegal waste crime activity in the area. 

    • On 19 March 2026 – Environment Agency officers assisted with Police action relating to possible stolen equipment being stored at the site. 

    Timeline

    • The Environment Agency first received reports of waste at the site in late 2024 

    • We attended the site in September and October and categorised activity as an illegal waste site in October 2024 

    • The Environment Agency has conducted regular patrols of the site, alongside partner organisations including the police.  

    • On 14 October 2025 the fire service attended an on-site fire