Call for urgent action to address ‘unacceptable’ air pollution on Ruthin housing estate

A politician has demanded an urgent meeting over the “unacceptable” air pollution blighting a housing estate in Ruthin.

For months residents on the Glasdir Estate and nearby businesses owners have been affected by smoke coming from the Brickfield Lane industrial units.

Clwyd West MS Darren Millar said the pollution had become a public health risk and wants it to brought to an end.

He is now seeking a meeting with Natural Resources Wales and a Denbighshire County Council to discuss the issue.

He said: “This has gone on for months now without a resolution and it is causing a great deal of unnecessary stress for Glasdir residents who are seriously concerned for their health.

“Families have complained that the thick smoke is aggravating their own and their children’s chests with symptoms such an wheezing, and the smoke is causing particular problems for those with asthma.

“The smoke is even getting into homes and residents are having to close off air vents.

“Glasdir Estate is situated in the glorious countryside and people have chosen to live there because of the clean living lifestyle the area can offer, but they are currently afraid to leave their homes for fear of the pollution outside. Enough is enough.

“It has gone on for far too long and something needs to be done about it and soon.

“I have therefore called for an urgent meeting with Natural Resources Wales and Denbighshire County Council in a bid to find a fast solution and end the misery for these long-suffering residents.”