00:00Residents in Nosley are still dealing with a foul smell from an illegal waste dump in Kirby, almost 10 months
00:07after it was discovered.
00:09Around 30,000 tonnes of rubbish remain on a field near the M57 and A580.
00:15The waste has not been removed since its discovery in December 2025.
00:19The Environment Agency and Nosley Council are investigating what has been described as organised criminal activity.
00:26Mineside Police says it will continue supporting partner agencies.
00:30The dumping has destroyed a green area of trees beside the motorway.
00:33It's believed to be one of the largest illegal waste dumps ever found in the UK.
00:37At a council meeting, Independent Councillor David Hitchmouth asked about the investigation, clearance plans and possible health and environmental effects
00:45on residents.
00:46Council leader Graham Morgan said responsibility for removing the rubbish rests first with those who created the site.
00:53If they cannot be held responsible, he said the private landlord or landowner should take responsibility.
00:57The council's working with the Environment Agency to progress the investigation towards prosecution, but Mr Morgan says support for Kirby's
01:04not guaranteed.
01:05He and the council's chief executive are due to meet Angela Eagle on the 2nd of November to discuss the
01:11site.
01:12Officers are preparing a case asking the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to prioritise it for clearance.
01:18Monitoring so far's not identified health concerns, he's urging residents to report worsening odours directly to the Environment Agency.
01:26He says public reports help determine which sites are prioritised.
