Children's voices to be heard in new protest against controversial Fleetwood landfill site
Fleetwood’s children are set to take a stand over the controversial landfill site on Jameson Road.
A children’s protest has been organised for Saturday May 16, giving young people the chance to speak out about the impact the site is having on their lives and their health.
The event is being led by Jessica Brown, who also helped organise Friday’s large-scale protest in the town.
It will take place on Saturday May 16 and will be an opportunity for Fleetwood’s youngest people to voice their concerns.
Jess Brown, of Action Against Jameson Road Landfill, who lead the protest in Fleetwood on Friday said: “I am organising a children’s protest as so many of our children are being affected.
“I’m so fed up of reading how much our children’s health is being affected its not right at all.
“It’s just going to be kept simple and child friendly. Children can make their own signs, learn about the landfill in a way they understand, there will be colouring and craft bits for the younger ones.
“We will also do some chanting so their voices can be heard.
“If any children have ideas about the protest too, I would really love their input.
“I’m looking for a few people to help me organise this so please message me if you want to get involved.
“It’s just going to be kept simple and child friendly.
“Children can make their own signs and will learn about the landfill in a way they understand there will be colouring and craft bits for the younger ones.
“Children’s voices are powerful.”
A public meeting will also take place on Friday, May 1 at 6.30pm.
The peaceful, information-focused session will provide updates, discuss next steps and outline how residents can get involved.
MP Lorraine Beavers, Wyre councillors, Transwaste representatives and public health officials are being invited.
Hundreds of residents turned out for the recent protest at Jameson Road, walking slowly in defiance, chanting and holding placards at the gates of Transwaste — the landfill operator residents say is responsible for the persistent, foul stench hanging over Fleetwood.
In a statement, Transwaste said the current odour problem is a result of Cell 6 reaching its final contours and requiring permanent capping. They were hopeful capping work would start this week.
Both events will take place at Warrenhurst Road Senior Citizens Hall.