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Cambridgeshire County Council report highlights dust and noise issues for residents near Saxon Pit ash processing facility
Overview
A report by Cambridgeshire County Council has revealed that residents living within 1km of the Saxon Pit ash processing facility in Whittlesey experience significant issues with dust, poor air quality, odour, and noise. More than 200 people responded to the study, which did not attribute blame or investigate the causes of the problems, but aimed to capture lived experiences. Operators East Midlands Waste Management and Johnsons Aggregates did not comment, while ongoing air quality tests to determine if the dust is harmful are expected to report results in early 2027.
Key points
- Cambridgeshire County Council studied the impact of the Saxon Pit ash processing facility on residents living within 1km of the site in Whittlesey.
- Dust was reported as an issue by 88% of survey respondents, followed by perceived poor air quality (73%), odour (61%), and noise (58%).
- A total of 93% of residents reported experiencing multiple problems simultaneously, with many adapting their daily routines.
- Residents expressed worries regarding potential toxic materials and the unknown contents of dust clouds settling near their homes.
- Air quality tests are ongoing to determine if the particulate matter is harmful, with results expected in early 2027.