Rushden residents air grievances over persistent fly infestation

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 07:24 · Archive

More than 70 residents attended a public meeting to discuss a long-running fly infestation affecting Rushden.

More than 70 residents attended a public meeting in Rushden to discuss the impact of flies associated with the local recycling centre Monoworld. The meeting, which spilled into Rushden park, heard accounts of how the infestation has affected residents' daily lives.

Wellingborough and Rushden MP Gen Kitchen was present at the gathering and said the frustrations were 'clear to see'. Kitchen expressed hope that the meeting would mark a 'turning point' for the long-running issue, which has been plaguing the town for more than a decade.

How it is being reported

• Can Rushden finally swat its problem with flies?A public meeting has been hearing more on the fly infestation plaguing a town for more than a decade.BBC Northamptonshire · 8 Oct, 06:32
• MP says frustrations ‘clear to see’ at Rushden meeting about flies affecting residents near recycling centreWellingborough and Rushden MP Gen Kitchen hopes a public meeting attended by more than 70 people who say their lives have been affected by flies in the local area will be a ‘turning point’ with the long-running issue.Northants Telegraph · 6 Oct, 15:00
• ‘It’s literally biblical’ – Rushden residents have their say on persistent flies near Rushden recycling centre as meeting spills into Rushden parkDozens of residents turned out to say how their lives are being affected by flies at a public meeting discussing the impact of Rushden recycling centre Monoworld.Northants Telegraph · 6 Oct, 12:42

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