The operator of a tip that has provoked thousands of complaints about smells has accepted a finding that it affects people’s quality of life. <\/p>\n
Transwaste was responding to the conclusions of a Lancashire County Council investigation into odours coming from its site in Jameson Road in Fleetwood. <\/p>\n
The firm said, however, that there was a distinction between affecting people’s quality of life and causing them harm.<\/p>\n
Alison Rowe, who lives near the site, said Transwaste’s acknowledgment was not enough, adding the smell was “ruining the town”. <\/p>\n
More than 20,000 complaints have been made about smells coming from the site, which some people have described as being like rotten eggs. <\/p>\n
People who have complained have also said their health was being affected by the site. <\/p>\n
A Lancashire County Council investigation found the odours were contributing to “ongoing symptoms” such as stress and sleep disturbance.<\/p>\n
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