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Corby Toxic Waste Secretly Dumped in Kettering?
12 Feb
Summary
- Toxic waste from Corby's steelworks may have been dumped in Kettering.
- Waste was allegedly used for temporary roads and car parks.
- Calls grow for wider investigation into the toxic waste scandal.
Recent correspondence indicates that toxic waste originating from Corby's steelworks may have been illegally dumped in Kettering, approximately eight miles away. Documents suggest this material was utilized for constructing temporary access roads and car parks in and around the Corby area.
This development has intensified concerns for families affected by birth defects, who believe their children's conditions were linked to the steelworks' dismantling in the 1980s. Green councillors are urging for expanded water testing in Kettering to identify any pollutants and assess the impact on local residents and the environment.
Solicitors and affected families are calling for a full public inquiry across Northamptonshire to ascertain the true scale of the problem. They fear that the unacknowledged waste could be accidentally exposed through future development, such as housing estates or factories, without proper testing.
North Northamptonshire Council stated that its records do not show waste movement beyond Deene Quarry, but it is currently reviewing a document suggesting off-site movement. The Environment Agency's initial review of data has not indicated significant impact on the freshwater environment.
