Tip stink latest: Firm say work is complete

A solution to the stinking tip which has blighted residents lives near Whittle-le-Woods for weeks may be in sight.
Protestors outside Clayton Hall tip in Whittle-le-WoodsProtestors outside Clayton Hall tip in Whittle-le-Woods
Protestors outside Clayton Hall tip in Whittle-le-Woods

The Environment Agency announced this afternoon that Quercia Ltd had informed them they have now completed the works on site.

A spokesman said: “On Monday, landfill gas specialists will go on site to assess the works to make sure the company has complied with the enforcement notice.

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“We will continue to have Officers out in the community monitoring hydrogen sulphide levels over the weekend and following our review will be issuing a press release with an update.”

Residents have been campaigning for weeks to rid their neighbourhood of a stench coming from the Clayton Hall tip.

Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle this week called for the landfill site to be shut down.