I went to Fleetwood for the 1st time in years and the locals are right... I can't believe the smell
‘I fully understand why locals are complaining.’ BY JESS LAWSON
I went to Fleetwood for the first time in years today because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about - I wanted to understand why locals are so vocal about the stench from the Jameson Road landfill site. Now I get it.
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As I walked around the streets of Fleetwood, I experienced first-hand what can only be described as quite an unpleasant smell undoubtedly coming from the landfill site on Jameson Road. The smell was a unique combination of rotten egg and sulphur.
I can imagine why something that leaves local people feeling none too pleased.
Every time the wind changed direction, I almost felt as if the smell became worse - there was no respite, as if the small was coming from all around. Even just driving through the town with my car windows closed, you could smell it. There’s no escaping the stench.
The landfill site has faced complaints for years and many people are worried about what the smell could be doing to their health. Local people have come together campaigning against the smell and to “Stop the Stink” and I can completely understand why.
Even young children have got involved with the campaigns in an attempt to raise awareness of the smell and how bad it is for those living in the town day-in, day-out. From my experiences today, I can understand the concerns of locals and I hope that the smell is soon gone for their sake - no one should have to live like this.
Fingers crossed something is resolved soon; last week, Transwaste, who own the site, were issued an abatement notice by Wyre Council, giving them 60 days to stop the stink. However, there are concerns that this could be appealed, leaving people none the wiser as to when they will get fresh air in the town again.