Government waste minister, Robbie Moore, visited Silverdale to address concerns about the horrendous smell from Walleys Quarry landfill affecting Newcastle residents. Accompanied by MP Aaron Bell, Moore met with campaigners, residents, and councilors to discuss the issue. Acknowledging the severity of the situation, Moore stated, "I have... and it is bad," emphasizing that the current conditions are unacceptable and that all options are being considered to resolve the problem. Bell is rallying support through a petition to present to the EA Chief Exec, emphasizing the community's strong feelings against the landfill's odors.
Solidarity with @GMB_union South Tyneside refuse staff taking further industrial action this week✊ @STyne_Council need to urgently resolve the ongoing dispute in refuse department urgently & address all concerns https://t.co/io6hPW5eQs
The government’s waste minister says all options are on the table to tackle fumes affecting residents around Walleys Quarry in Newcastle. @_RobbieMoore has been in town today with @AaronBell4NUL. Here’s what he said to our reporter earlier ⤵️ https://t.co/legaMGSOeX
No resident should have to put up with horrendous smell from Walleys Quarry. With @AaronBell4NUL I met with local campaigners, residents & Cllrs in Newcastle under Lyme to hear their frustrations. Status quo is unacceptable & cannot continue. All options are being considered https://t.co/wPvlqh16O8
Government waste minister @_RobbieMoore has visited Silverdale today to discuss Walleys Quarry landfill. When asked if he could smell the fumes, he told our Chief Reporter @SmithJourno: “I have… and it is bad” https://t.co/4veX1XJf7v
Thank you to Minister @_RobbieMoore for coming up to Newcastle today to smell the landfill for himself and meet with campaigners. Please sign my petition at https://t.co/rP2WibggSs - I’m meeting the EA Chief Exec next week and want to demonstrate our strength of feeling. https://t.co/F83aVBkC8y