Environment Agency

The cost of clearing the waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall could exceed £30m, a public inquiry heard. LDRS image

Operator loses legal fight to extend life of “putrid” South Elmsall waste site

Willowbridge Playing Fields

Rugby club resubmits clubhouse plans after potential £30,000 saving identified

The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire.

Environment Agency declares drought status in Yorkshire

Jon Trickett, MP for Normanton and Hemsworth. LDRS image

Planning inspector urges MP to raise £30m waste site costs at Westminster

The cost of clearing the waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall could exceed £30m, a public inquiry heard. LDRS image

Clearing ‘putrid’ waste site could cost over £30m – public inquiry

A new public inquiry date over an application to extend the life of a waste recycling site at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall has been set for June 30. LDRS image

New date set for public inquiry over 'putrid' waste site extension

Council to roll out flood warning sensors as risk from extreme weather grows

A planning inspector upheld a decision by the Environment Agency (EA) to issue a revocation notice against Mineral Processing Ltd, at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall. LDRS image

Public inquiry over South Elmsall waste site extension postponed for second time

Order to clear ‘stinking’ waste site after operator loses appeal

Community ‘consistently ignored’ over foul smell from waste site

More than 400 residents objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years.

‘Something needs to be done’ about waste site smell', says planning inspector

Public inquiry to be held over ‘putrid’ waste site

(Photo: Pexels)

The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

More than 400 residents objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years. LDRS image

Waste site operator appeals against Environment Agency permit revocation

Wakefield Council has issued a breach of condition notice at a waste recycling site in South Elmsall.

Breach notice issued at 'stinking' waste site

A hosepipe ban across Yorkshire will come into effect on July 11.

Hosepipe ban: All you need to know as Yorkshire Water announces restrictions
Yorkshire Water has announced temporary restrictions on the use of hosepipes reservoir levels continue to drop across the region.
Leanne Clarke

Yorkshire Water said that without significant rainfall soon, temporary usage restrictions are a possibility.

Hosepipe ban looms in West Yorkshire as reservoir levels drop further

More than 400 residents objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years. LDRSimage

Council refuses permission for “putrid” waste site to continue operating

Yorkshire Water has issued an update on its water resources following a declaration of drought by the Environment Agency on Thursday, June 12. Picture: Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water issues update following declaration of drought

Cricket pitch in drought conditions

Driest conditions in 70 years put sports pitches in Wakefield under pressure – f...

The Environment Agency (EA) has announced plans to take the enforcement action against the operator of the facility in South Elmsall.

Environment Agency to revoke permit at South Elmsall waste site

The Planning Inspectorate today dismissed an appeal by Minore against enforcement action taken by the Environment Agency (EA’s).

Town’s ‘stinking’ waste site poses pollution risk planning inspector rules

The site at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall

MP raises ‘stinking’ South Elmsall waste site in Parliament

Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman.

Anglers turn violent after being caught fishing with no licence

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

Watch: How do we dump Britain’s fly-tipping epidemic?

Police and Environment Agency officers have carried out checks at a waste site at Hacking Lane, in South Elmsall, that is subject to a suspension notice. IMAGE: Environment Agency

Police and Environment Agency take action at ‘stinking’ waste site
Police and Environment Agency officers have carried out checks at a waste site that is subject to a suspension notice.
Tony Gardner

Data released by the Environment Agency shows sewage spills in Wakefield waterways in 2024. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Environment Agency: New data shows sewage spills in Wakefield waterways in 2024

More than 400 residents have objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years.

Backlash from campaigners and council over 'nature reserve' claims

More than 400 residents have objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years.

Environment Agency urges council to take action at “stinking” waste site

More than 400 residents have objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years.

South Elmsall waste site ‘biggest environmental problem in Yorkshire’

Residents living near to the facility in South Elmsall also raised concerns over dust, pollution, risks to public health and the environment.

More than 400 residents object to "putrid smell" from waste site

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

Welbeck Landfill Site

Council loses legal battle over tipping at city’s rubbish dump

Wakefield Council has withdrawn one of its expert witness from giving evidence at a public inquiry into the future of the city’s rubbish dump.

Welbeck Landfill: Council withdraws key expert witness as public inquiry ends

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

The tip has been open since 1998

Closing landfill site could lead to ‘long-term pollution risk’, expert warns

Paul Dainton, president of Residents Against Toxic Scheme (RATS), pictured in 2019 with plastic waste piled up at Stanley Ferry.

‘Welbeck is a national disgrace’: Campaigner tells inquiry of alleged breaches

The operators of Welbeck landfill site have appealed against a decision to end the dumping of materials at the tip, in Wakefield

Residents 'plagued' by pollution, foul stench and fly infestations from tip

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

(Photos: Getty Images)

Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

The flood alert is in place until later this afternoon.

Flood alerts: Warnings put in place after heavy rain continues in Wakefield

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

An artist's impression of the wetland planned at South Elmsall

Yorkshire Water given green light for wetland to reduce sewage discharges

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Clean Up Britain founder John Read wants more to be done about motorway litter

Rubbish dumped on motorway...what do we pay our council tax for?

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

placeholder image

Going Green: Make the most of your summer staycation

News you can trust since 1852

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice