11 pictures as Fleetwood residents protest over stink from Jameson Road landfill site

Residents gathered in Fleetwood on Saturday to stage a peaceful protest over ongoing smells from the Jameson Road landfill site, which they say have blighted daily life for months.

Campaigners joined local MP Lorraine Beavers outside the site on Saturday, January 17, calling for urgent action and the early closure of the landfill.

Speaking at the protest, Ms Beavers said residents had endured a “terrible Christmas” due to persistent odours, urging people to continue reporting smells to build evidence.

Protesters held signs and banners demanding accountability from operators and regulators as frustration continues to grow across the community:

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