Court date set for Transwaste Abatement Order appeal at Fleetwood Jameson Road Landfill amid odour concerns
An abatement order appeal has been set
A date has been set for a court hearing for Transwaste to appeal an abatement order issued over Fleetwood Jameson Road landfill.
The company that operates the site - at the centre of an odour scandal - was slapped with the notice in April 2026 by Wyre Council ordering the company to put firm measures in place to prevent unwanted odour.
It had 60 days to comply but reassured that it was already complying fully with expectations and that Jameson Road was operating fully within the conditions of its Environment Agency permit.
The appeal, which is a legal process that allows the company to challenge the notice through the courts, is due to start in March 2027.
In the meantime, Wyre Council said officers were continuing to prepare evidence and documentation to support the notice and respond to the appeal.
“The appeal does not change the council's position or commitment to the statutory nuisance process.
“While the appeal process is ongoing, we remain focused on addressing residents' concerns and carrying out the work needed to support the statutory nuisance investigation. We will continue to gather and assess evidence and take action to investigate the issues raised by residents.
“We understand that residents want to see progress and will continue to provide updates on both the appeal process and the wider statutory nuisance investigation as further information becomes available.”
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Background
The odour issue at Transwaste’s Jameson Road landfill in Fleetwood concerns persistent unpleasant smells reported by residents.
Wyre Council investigated complaints and concluded that the odour amounted to a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
On 30 April 2026, the Council therefore served Transwaste with an abatement notice, requiring it to take action to stop the nuisance and prevent it recurring.
Transwaste has now appealed the notice, meaning the matter will ultimately be decided by the court.
The odour problem is also linked to concerns about landfill gas, particularly hydrogen sulphide, and has prompted separate action by the Environment Agency, including changes to the site's permit and additional monitoring requirements.
There have been protests and much anger over the issue. Earlier in the year, reports of odours were high but in recent months the numbers have fallen as Transwaste continues to cap cells on the site.
Transwaste has been approached for a comment