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Residents and councillors in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds say they first raised the issue of the leaking pit over 18 months ago
Residents and councillors in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds say they first raised the issue of the leaking pit over 18 months ago
Residents of one of Britain's most affluent towns,are up in arms over a "smelly" cesspit in front of the Royal Mail sorting office.
The issue in Chipping Campden, the Cotswolds, has been ongoing for over 18 months and sees the pit continuously leaking onto the busy public highway.
Despite acknowledging the situation, Royal Mail is yet to rectify it.
Cotswold District councillor, Tom Stowe, expressed his frustration saying: "It's an absolute disgrace that a company the size of Royal Mail has totally shirked it's corporate and environmental responsibilities, causing a stink and discharging effluent into the local environment."
He added: "Royal Mail it's time to sort your out. I have been aware of this issue for around 18 months now."
The nature of the waste is unknown, but it's a cause for concern, especially as it dries up and smells during the summer, and washes away onto the highway in winter.
Despite attempts by the town council to address the issue, it remains unresolved. The matter has since been escalated to the Environment and Regulatory services team, who contacted Royal Mail management.
They claimed to be aware of the issue and stated that the tank was due to be drained and repaired. However, eight weeks on, the problem persists.
Mr Stowe didn't hold back his criticism, saying: "It's a disgrace, they are ignoring their environmental responsibility."
He revealed his persistence at local meetings: "I go to town council meetings every month and at every one, residents ask for updates about the cesspit."
He added that the sorting centre staff share his frustration: "The staff at the sorting centre are very cooperative and they are also frustrated with the lack of action."
He suggested a bias against small businesses: "If this was a smaller, locally owned business it would have been resolved straight away."
In response, a Royal Mail spokesperson stated: "This is an ongoing matter and one that we are committed to resolving."
They provided details on the issue: "Currently, it is unconfirmed whether the leak originates from the tank itself or if there is an issue outside the boundary of the premises."
And assured further action: "The matter has been escalated and we will be carrying out further maintenance."
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Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
Love the signs
If they were Royal Mail staff they'd probably be suspended for holding an Unofficial Picket Line and Abusing the Mnagement!
Also Love the RM Business Speak, "This is an ongoing matter and one that we are committed to resolving"
If they were Royal Mail staff they'd probably be suspended for holding an Unofficial Picket Line and Abusing the Mnagement!
Also Love the RM Business Speak, "This is an ongoing matter and one that we are committed to resolving"
Like all Wage Slaves, he had two crosses to bear: The people he worked for and the people he worked with! (Stephen Vizinczey.)
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
Why "posh" town?
Wouldn't it matter then if it was the local council estate?
Wouldn't it matter then if it was the local council estate?
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
RM might not even own the building. It might be rented/leased from some firm
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
I should invite the to view or sniff our facilities.
They are not strictly a cesspit, but they are and going on way longer than 18 months.
They are not strictly a cesspit, but they are and going on way longer than 18 months.
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
Oh look, he's a Tory. Well he should know all about sewage.
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Re: Locals in posh town kick up stink about Royal Mail's 'smelly' cesspit
If it was rented or leased the owners could have probably resolved the issue months ago?SpacePhoenix wrote: ↑26 Apr 2024, 10:20RM might not even own the building. It might be rented/leased from some firm
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