Walleys Quarry statement
The Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has responded to the news that the operators of Walleys Quarry have gone into liquidation.
Simon Tagg, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said:
I am hugely disappointed but not at all surprised that Walleys Quarry Ltd, a company making what I understand was a substantial income, has not remained to honour its obligations to fully cap off and restore the landfill.
We understand residents will be concerned by this news and while the Environment Agency remains the lead regulator of this site, and will now need to take control, we will offer both the EA and liquidator any support we can within our powers to keep this landfill under control.”
He added:
Elected members of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council have unanimously endorsed that the landfill site should be closed, capped and restored and that remains our goal.
I understand that work on capping and gas capture infrastructure required by the Environment Agency has largely been carried out before this news emerged.
Although the situation appears to have improved in recent weeks, it’s vital that we keep raising this issue and if residents are affected by emissions they should continue to report them.”
Complaints can be registered with the EA by calling 0800 807060, or online at: https://report-walleys-quarry-smell.service.gov.uk/
Complaints can also be registered with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council at: Report a problem or concern about Walleys Quarry – Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council