"An illegal fly-tipping site near the River Cherwell in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has been designated a "critical incident" by the Environment Agency (EA). The EA's chief executive stated the declaration means the agency is "laser-focused on finding those responsible and ensuring they face the full force of the law". The Prime Minister previously said he is appalled by the disgusting mountain of waste and that he wants to see it cleaned up as quickly as possible."
"Sir Keir Starmer backed the EA's criminal investigation into the vast fly-tip in a field alongside the A34 in Kidlington and called for the regulator to "use all its powers to get on with the clean-up of the site". The EA has deployed additional officers to manage the area and progress its investigation, named Operation Nation, which is following several lines of inquiry. Its teams have agreed a plan to erect additional barriers to minimise waste moving into the river if there is rainfall or flooding."
An illegal fly-tipping site beside the River Cherwell in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has been declared a critical incident by the Environment Agency (EA). The EA said the designation focuses its resources on identifying those responsible and pursuing legal action. The Prime Minister described the mound of waste as disgusting and urged a swift clean-up. Sir Keir Starmer supported the EA's criminal investigation and called for full use of regulator powers. The EA has deployed extra officers under Operation Nation, is following multiple lines of inquiry, and plans to install barriers to reduce waste entering the river during rain or flooding. Drone footage has shown the extensive mound of rubbish at the site.
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