Decision details

Cabinet:

(1) Notes that despite the further works that have taken place at Walleys Quarry landfill site, a significant level of complaints continue to be received from residents of the Borough and air monitoring data continues to show odour levels in exceedance of annoyance levels.

(2) Notes the officer advice regarding the evidence, risks, financial implications and potential outcomes surrounding formal Statutory Nuisance action as set out in the confidential appendix to this report.

(3) Approves an initial reserve in the sum of £1,000,000 to meet the costs associated with taking formal action (in the event of a decision to do so) and authorises the Executive Director – Operational Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to call on this reserve, to meet the potential costs associated with serving and progressing any Notices served.

(4) Agrees to update Full Council on the decision and the next steps in the legal process.