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Relentless Fly Infestation and Foul Smell Haunt Leamington Spa for Third Year

Inspections by the Environment Agency found minor permit breaches at the Amcor recycling plant; residents continue to endure swarms of flies, toxic smells, health issues.

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Overview

  • An estimated 10,000 residents have suffered escalating swarms of flies and a rancid odour that locals suspect originates from the nearby Amcor (formerly Berry Circular Polymers) facility.
  • Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western warned in Parliament that the situation constitutes a public health risk for families across the district.
  • Households are deploying fly strips, electric zappers and netting over cots to shield infants and struggled even to eat meals without insects crawling into food.
  • Since April the Environment Agency has carried out four inspections of the recycling site and identified Category 3 permit breaches related to management practices.
  • Residents report mounting health problems, some have sold their homes, and local businesses say customers are staying away due to the persistent flies and stench.