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Illegal Waste Dumping
P003146 - 09 December 2025 to 13 January 2026
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Crime & Law Enforcement
At a Glance
This petition concerning illegal waste dumping was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the discovery of a large illegal waste dump near Kidlington, which is located close to the River Cherwell and a known floodplain, posing risks of contaminated waste entering the river and soil, as well as potential fire hazards.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to direct the Environment Agency to clear the illegal waste site urgently and prevent waste from entering the River Cherwell.
Key Facts
- Located metres from the River Cherwell on a known floodplain near Kidlington.
- Risk of contaminated waste entering the river and surrounding soil due to rising water levels.
- Adjacent fire risk at a site next to the A34.
- Environment Agency made an exceptional decision to clear the site on 11 December 2025.
- A barrier has been installed to prevent waste from entering the River Cherwell.
- The Environment Agency is leading a criminal investigation and one person was arrested.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
13 January 2026
Calum Miller
Lib Dem
Bicester and Woodstock
Presented
09 December 2025
Calum Miller
Lib Dem
Bicester and Woodstock
I am proud to present this petition from my constituents who care deeply about protecting our natural environment, and especially the River Cherwell, from criminal pollution from the enormous dump of illegal waste close to Kidlington. I thank all those who signed the petition, and those who collected signatures from more than 950 people. Billy Burnell, Anthony and Emma Henman, Laura Reineke and Vanessa Langton—who are here in the Gallery tonight—represent the anglers, farmers, environmentalists and residents who signed the petition.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore urge the House of Commons to press the Government to direct the Environment Agency to clear the illegal waste at this site urgently and prevent waste”—
further waste—
“from entering the River Cherwell.”
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