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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMIBy No Comments1 Min Read
    Makerfield MP calls for urgent removal of ‘toxic’ waste dump

    The Environment Agency (EA) has been criticised by an MP for failing to remove “toxic” waste from a site close to a primary school in Greater Manchester.

    Josh Simons questioned why the EA had decided to clear a large illegal waste dump near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, after months of saying it could not deal with a site at Bickershaw, within his Makerfield constituency.

    In July, a fire broke out at the Wigan site, which has about 25,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, and went on to burn for 10 days.

    An EA spokesperson said new information had come to light about the risks at the Kidlington site, which meant they had taken the exceptional decision to clear it as soon as possible.

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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.

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