Bobby Dean MP: Environment Agency's approval of Beddington Incinerator expansion "disgraceful"

Bobby Dean MP has condemned the Environment Agency's decision to approve an increase in waste processing at the Beddington incinerator, describing it as "disgraceful" and calling on the Government to urgently review the decision.

Bobby Dean MP, Carshalton and Wallington, said:

"We’ve just heard the disgraceful news that the Environment Agency has approved an increase in waste processing at the Beddington incinerator. This is despite strong opposition from me, the Council, and local residents.

"My colleagues and I have repeatedly raised all of our concerns with ministers in Parliament, submitted detailed objections to the Environment Agency, and met directly with its officers to make the case against this increase.

"Expanding operations at the site when there is no community need for the increase raises serious questions about whether the Environment Agency is operating in local people’s interests.

“Senior Labour politicians have said that there is no need for further incineration capacity in London. So how can they stand by this decision?

"That’s why I have written to the Secretary of State demanding an urgent review of the decision."