2:48pm Thursday 17th April 2008
SUMMER is on the way and let's all enjoy it sitting in our gardens or open spaces while breathing in the absolutely disgusting smell that pollutes the air in various strengths of stench.
As a fairly new resident of Thurrock I cannot comment on how long this has been a problem but it appears that the problem has not been resolved for many a year.
I have contacted Thurrock Council, the Environmental Agency and also the company who are the possible cause of the problem (I think we know who they are) and all I seem to get is the response "apologies for the inconvenience, your call/letter has been noted" and of course nothing happens.
I have noticed that there have been a number of letters in the Gazette recently regarding this issue but never a response from the company themselves.
It would be nice if they were to respond to the criticism and maybe explain what measures they have in place to eradicate the escaping smell.
It beggars belief that they have been able to get away with this pollution for so long, especially in these modern times when environmental issues are major news be it nationally or locally.
With the local elections soon trying to stop this problem would be an ideal policy. However, will any of the candidates tackle it? I may be wrong but frankly I doubt it.
It makes me think that whoever is responsible for the smell are maybe too powerful for anyone to call a halt to this vile pollution and we the taxpayers will just have to say "Oh well" and get on with our lives.
A sorry state indeed.
James Stephenson,
Catharine Close, Chafford Hundred.
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