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Chippenham Farm Fined £18,744 for Slurry Pollution of Bristol Avon

JD Spencer Farm Partnership of Manor Farm, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire was fined £18,744 in total penalties (including £7,000 fine, £2,800 victim surcharge, and £8,944 costs) at Swindon Magistrates Court on 6 March 2026. The partnership was convicted of four offences arising from two separate slurry pollution incidents in November 2023 and March 2024 that polluted the Bristol Avon river and its tributaries. The convictions relate to illegal water discharge activities and failures to plan slurry spreading under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 and the Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018. Environment Agency officers used drone photography to document the pollution.

Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application EPR/AP3725MR/A001

The Environment Agency has published notice of an environmental permit application (EPR/AP3725MR/A001) submitted by Bolitho Limited for land adjacent to Hillview, Liskeard (PL14 3GN). The agency is consulting the public on certain categories of applications including waste operations, installations, water discharge activities, and medium combustion plant. The notice identifies what the application covers and invites public comments, after which the Environment Agency will decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include.

Catherine Hodges Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice for an environmental permit application submitted by Catherine Hodges for Arlen, Coopers Pightle, Reading, RG4 9AZ. The application is for waste and mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, or medium combustion plant and specified generators. Members of the public may review the application and submit comments, which the Agency will consider when deciding whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to impose.

Environmental Permit Application Public Consultation Mark Beame Roger Beame Louise Beame EPR/WP3529MY/A001

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation on an environmental permit application submitted by Mark Beame, Roger Beame, and Louise Beame for Oakdene Westend Cottages, Stonehouse GL10 3SJ under reference EPR/WP3529MY/A001. The consultation invites public comment on applications for waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, and medium combustion plant. The Environment Agency will determine whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include if granted.

Gleeson Developments Limited Environmental Permit Application EPR/CP3620MT/A001

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for environmental permit application EPR/CP3620MT/A001 submitted by Gleeson Developments Limited, Roger Beame, and Louise Beame for a development at Squirrel Fold, Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3FF. The application relates to activities covered under the Environmental Permitting Regulations including waste operations, installations, water discharge activities, or medium combustion plant. The public is invited to view the application and submit comments during the consultation period.

Environment Agency Consults on Sydney Wheeler Environmental Permit Application

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice regarding environmental permit application EPR/GP3429ML/A001 submitted by Sydney Wheeler for Mork Corner Cottage, Lower Cinderhill, Lydney, GL15 6QF. The consultation invites public comments on the application, which relates to waste and mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, and medium combustion plant and specified generators. The Environment Agency will decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include if granted.

Angus Fire PFAS Reduction Permit Variation Consultation Opens

The Environment Agency has opened a 27-day consultation on its 'minded to' decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited for an effluent treatment plant at its High Bentham site in North Yorkshire. The facility previously manufactured firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which contaminate rainwater on site; the proposed treatment plant would reduce PFAS levels in collected and future rainwater before discharge to the River Wenning. Interested parties may submit comments until 1 April 2026, after which the Environment Agency will issue its final decision on the permit variation.

Keepmoat Homes Limited Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is consulting the public on Keepmoat Homes Limited's environmental permit application for Farington Mews, Leyland, Lancashire, reference EPR/QP3923MF/A001. The consultation invites comments on the application which relates to waste operations, installations, water discharge activities, or medium combustion plant. The EA will decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include if granted. Comments may be submitted during the consultation period.

Action Skip Hire Limited Pays £9,495.50 for Contempt of Court Over Waste Removal

Action Skip Hire Limited was found in contempt of Birmingham Magistrates Court for failing to comply with a court order to remove all waste from land off Oxford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, by 7 October 2025. Environment Agency officers inspected the site on 8 October 2025 and found waste still present despite the deadline. The company, which had previously been ordered to pay over £48,000 for operating a waste site without an environmental permit, pleaded guilty on 2 March 2026 and was ordered to pay £9,495.50.

Andy Pink Environmental Permit Application, TA4 4DJ, Taunton

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice for an environmental permit application (EPR/YP3020MR/A001) submitted by Andy Pink for Wissahickon Quantocks Head, Taunton, TA4 4DJ, published 4 March 2026. The consultation covers applications for waste and mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, and medium combustion plant and specified generators. The public may submit comments, and the Environment Agency will decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include.

United Utilities Water Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Lostock Close CSO

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for environmental permit application EPR/EB3942KW/A001 submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO, located at Lostock Street, Lostock, Miles Platting, M40 7LW. The application pertains to water discharge and groundwater activities under the environmental permitting regime. The public may view the application and submit comments to the Environment Agency, which will determine whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include if granted.

Yorkshire Waste Site Permit Revoked After Appeal Dismissed

Mineral Processing Ltd had its environmental permit revoked by the Environment Agency after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed the company's appeal on 2 March 2026. The operator must cease all activities allowed by the permit and remove all waste from the South Elmsall site by 31 August 2029. The EA is also investigating suspected offences committed since a suspension notice was issued to the operator in June 2024. Carly Chambers, Area Environment Manager for the EA in Yorkshire, stated the company had shown total disregard for regulatory efforts and the impact on local residents and the environment.

Christopher Bates Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Christopher Bates for a site at CV7 7LB. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environment Agency Stops Suspected Illegal Waste Activity

The Environment Agency has taken enforcement action against Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester for suspected illegal waste activity. The agency issued suspension and restriction notices, seized cash, and is conducting wider investigations into waste crime.

Church Minshull Marina Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application from Church Minshull Marina Limited. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application and informs the public about the consultation process for environmental permits.

Court Order Restricts Access to Wigan Waste Site

The Environment Agency obtained a Restriction Order from Wigan Magistrates' Court on 25 February 2026, prohibiting anyone from importing waste to land known as 'The Old Cricket Ground' in Bickershaw, Wigan. The order also restricts access to the premises for six months, subject to exceptions for Environment Agency access and waste removal; failure to comply constitutes a criminal offence. The order forms part of an ongoing criminal investigation into illegal waste dumping at a nearby site at Bolton House Road, where scrap metal waste was found being moved onto adjacent land. The EA is working in partnership with Wigan Council, Greater Manchester Police, and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and has already interviewed individuals under caution and served formal notices requiring waste removal.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Billie Piper, Sunnyglade, Swanage

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice regarding environmental permit application EPR/RP3120MN/A001 submitted by Billie Piper for premises at Sunnyglade, Haycrafts Lane, Swanage, BH19 3EB. The notice invites public comment on certain waste operations, installations, water discharge activities, or medium combustion plant applications. The EA will subsequently decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include if granted.

Rosie Wells-Cole Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - EPR/AP3127LH/A001

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice for an environmental permit application submitted by Rosie Wells-Cole for Hardisty's Farm, Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 0HT. The application falls under the Environment Agency's permitting regime for waste and mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, and medium combustion plant and specified generators. The public may submit comments on the application, and the Environment Agency will subsequently decide whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include.

Sycamores Retreat Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement EPR/JP3420MC/A001

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice for Sycamores Retreat Limited's environmental permit application (EPR/JP3420MC/A001) for its facility at Moor Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9EP. The consultation covers waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities, and medium combustion plant and specified generators. Members of the public may submit comments on the application, and the Environment Agency will decide whether to grant or refuse the permit.

Jamie Smith Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Jamie Smith for a site in Henley, England. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application, informing the public about the details and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Nikita Osini

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Mr Nikita Osini for Greenside Viver Green in Hincaster, Lancashire. The notice serves as a public advertisement for the application, outlining the details and the process for public consultation.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Huntsmore Lodge

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Country Court Care Homes Limited for Huntsmore Lodge Care Home in Wiltshire. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environment Agency Grants Rathlin Energy Oil Permit

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd for oil and gas production in Yorkshire. This follows a public consultation on the agency's 'minded to' decision and ensures the company meets mandatory permit conditions.

Imperium Trust Company Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Imperium Trust Company (UK) Limited for Project Conway in Oxfordshire. This notice provides details of the application and the location for public inspection.

Portway Investments Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Portway Investments Limited for their facility at Twyford Services, Evesham Bypass. This notice allows interested parties to review the application details.

Magnolia Park Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Magnolia Park Limited for their hotel and golf club in Buckinghamshire. This notice informs the public about the application and provides details for viewing.

Environment Agency Expands Water Pollution Enforcement Teams

The Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water pollution enforcement workforce, adding five new teams in the Anglian area. This initiative aims to increase inspections and deliver tougher action against water companies, backed by a record budget and a 'polluter pays' approach.

Environment Agency Increases Water Enforcement Workforce and Budget

The UK Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water enforcement team, increasing its workforce almost fivefold since 2023 to 195 by March 2026, backed by a record £153 million budget. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory action against water pollution, with over 8,000 inspections completed and £6.9 million in enforcement undertakings secured in the past year.

Environment Agency Arrests Duo for Illegal Waste Dumping and Fraud

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, has arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping and fraud across England. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into waste crime, fraud, and money laundering within the waste sector.

Environment Agency Arrests in Waste Crime Probe

The Environment Agency and Essex Police have arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping near Romford. This action is part of a broader investigation into large-scale waste crime, fraud, and money laundering across England.

KW Bell Group Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by KW Bell Group Limited for their site in Gloucester. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by the Parochial Church Council of Church of St Peter and St Paul for a site located at NN6 9NX. This notice informs the public about the application and the consultation process.