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Update on odour in Sandycroft

Published: 14/03/2025

Progress is being made on the ongoing investigation into the odour affecting residents in the Sandycroft area.

Flintshire County Council has been working alongside Natural Resources Wales, Public Health Wales and Welsh Water since April 2023 to identity the source of the odour.

An independent report from air quality consultants, who were commissioned by the Council to support its investigation, has now been produced.

This report has been shared with key organisations who are most likely contributing to odours in the area and they have been given the opportunity to respond to the findings.

Councillor Chris Bithell, Cabinet Member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection, said: “We want to reassure the community that we are taking this issue very seriously and are doing everything we can. This is a long and complex process, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our residents who have supported the investigation so far. I encourage residents to continue to report the odour when it occurs and to include details of their location.”

The Council’s Environmental Health team will continue to log odour episodes and gather further data to support the investigation.

To report an odour, call 01352 703440 or e-mail PPadmin@flintshire.gov.uk