Close down Hills Waste at Westbury
The Issue
For over 12 years, the air around Hills Waste facility in Westbury has been filled with unpleasant odours, causing a severe drop in the quality of life for the local residents. This issue is personal to me—I can no longer enjoy my own garden, a sanctuary that has been stolen by the persistent stench emanating from the site. Simple pleasures like having friends over or just relaxing outside have become nearly impossible. The foul odour often leaves me feeling sick, accompanied by persistent headaches, stealing my peace and well-being.
The air pollution from Hills Waste not only contributes to discomfort and health issues—such as headaches and nausea—but also demoralises our community. Residents like myself have tirelessly voiced these concerns, yet our pleas have been largely ignored. We're at a point where we need to bring about tangible change and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Recent research by the World Health Organisation identifies a direct link between air quality and health outcomes, showing that long-term exposure to air pollutants can increase the risk of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and can even have developmental impacts on children. Westbury deserves better, the residents deserve to breathe clean air and live healthily without constant worry.
We are calling on the local council and environmental regulatory bodies to take immediate action against Hills Waste. Their operations must be shut down, or they need comprehensive restructuring to ensure they adhere to strict environmental standards. It's pivotal that updates to infrastructure occur to contain and eliminate the spread of this persistent odor.
By signing this petition, you will help us press local authorities to prioritise our health and the sanctity of our environment. Let's stand together to ensure that no community member suffers from this kind of neglect any longer. Close down Hills Waste at Westbury, let’s take back our air and our gardens.
Please, sign this petition to make Westbury a community where we can all breathe freely and live without the burden of this relentless problem.
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The Issue
For over 12 years, the air around Hills Waste facility in Westbury has been filled with unpleasant odours, causing a severe drop in the quality of life for the local residents. This issue is personal to me—I can no longer enjoy my own garden, a sanctuary that has been stolen by the persistent stench emanating from the site. Simple pleasures like having friends over or just relaxing outside have become nearly impossible. The foul odour often leaves me feeling sick, accompanied by persistent headaches, stealing my peace and well-being.
The air pollution from Hills Waste not only contributes to discomfort and health issues—such as headaches and nausea—but also demoralises our community. Residents like myself have tirelessly voiced these concerns, yet our pleas have been largely ignored. We're at a point where we need to bring about tangible change and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Recent research by the World Health Organisation identifies a direct link between air quality and health outcomes, showing that long-term exposure to air pollutants can increase the risk of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and can even have developmental impacts on children. Westbury deserves better, the residents deserve to breathe clean air and live healthily without constant worry.
We are calling on the local council and environmental regulatory bodies to take immediate action against Hills Waste. Their operations must be shut down, or they need comprehensive restructuring to ensure they adhere to strict environmental standards. It's pivotal that updates to infrastructure occur to contain and eliminate the spread of this persistent odor.
By signing this petition, you will help us press local authorities to prioritise our health and the sanctity of our environment. Let's stand together to ensure that no community member suffers from this kind of neglect any longer. Close down Hills Waste at Westbury, let’s take back our air and our gardens.
Please, sign this petition to make Westbury a community where we can all breathe freely and live without the burden of this relentless problem.
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Petition created on 4 August 2026