Walleys Quarry

A multi‑agency response is working to address ongoing odour and health concerns from Walleys Quarry, with regulators, councils and health partners monitoring risks, supporting residents, and pushing for reduced emissions.

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Overview

Odours from the Walleys Quarry landfill site have affected residents and businesses across Newcastle-under-Lyme, and parts of Stoke-on-Trent, for several years.

The Environment Agency (EA) is responsible for regulating the site, and is monitoring emissions, and you can find out about the action it is taking on its Walleys Quarry information page.

The County Council is working with other partners, including Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and The UK Health Security Agency. In relation to Walleys Quarry, the Borough Council is responsible for the assessment of statutory nuisance, including the presence of odour, dust, noise and pests. More information is available about the Borough Council’s work on its website.