Notice served on farm

An abatement notice has been served today (14 February) by Wychavon to A and A Rodenhurst Ltd and the owners of Wadborough Park Farm.

The notice has been served to tackle odour causing a nuisance to local residents, arising from cattle and the storage of slurry and waste. The notice, which has been issued under powers in the Environmental Protection Act, gives the owners of the farm 90 days to stop the problem or face possible further enforcement action. 

Steve Jorden, Head of Worcestershire Regulatory Services said “After investigations into Wadborough Park Farm we have clearly identified it as the source of the smell plaguing the lives of local residents. This notice shows that we are serious about tackling this issue and will take any action necessary.”

Residents are asked to continue to report issues so local agencies can monitor odour problems they can do this by using the dedicated web page.