Residents of Bickershaw are increasingly frustrated by the failure to address a rotting, rat-infested illegal dump that has lingered for more than 20 months.
This situation has become a significant point of contention as local voters prepare for the upcoming Makerfield byelection, weighing the promises made by political candidates.
The dump not only poses health risks but also symbolizes broader issues of neglect and the perceived divide between political action and community needs.
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Update at 06:00 UTC on 2026-06-14
Guardian Environment reported Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish sits behind a metal fence in the village of Bickershaw, where it has remained for more than 20 month.
Sources: Guardian Environment