The Environment Agency has placed a restriction order on Hey Head Farm in Bacup, Lancashire, to stop illegal waste dumping. The order, obtained at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on 28 April, bans all waste importation and prohibits access to the land, except for permitted uses. The six‑month order ends on 27 October 2026. Violating the order is a criminal offence. A criminal investigation into illegal waste activity at the site is ongoing. The agency said it is blocking access while the investigation proceeds and that it will enforce measures against any illegal dumping found. The restriction follows a government‑led crackdown on waste crime that includes new enforcement tools.
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