We were advised late last night that the 3rd Line Test scheduled for today will now take place tomorrow 29th April - Click HERE to view notice from HZI. Click HERE to view original post regarding the test.
3rd Line Test Delayed until 29/04/21
3rd Line Test Scheduled for 28/04/21
Following the widely reported incident that occurred during the testing of the 2nd Line at the Incinerator on 15/04/21 (see previous post)- Covanta's contractor HZI (Hitachi Zosen Inova) has announced that it will be testing the 3rd Line on 28/04/21. BACI attended the 3 monthly CLP (Community Liaison Panel) last night and had the opportunity … Continue reading 3rd Line Test Scheduled for 28/04/21
Update – Please record Covanta Related Incidents with BACI
We are encouraging all residents affected by any type of Covanta Incident to report each and every occasion to the EA (Environment Agency) Incident Hotline on 0800 807060. Please make sure that you are given a reference number as confirmation. Incidents could involve Odours, Dust, Noise, or any other environmental disturbance. Please ensure to include … Continue reading Update – Please record Covanta Related Incidents with BACI
Emissions Incident 15/04/21
Update 190421 - We have now added a form to the website to enable residents to record their experiences with us in addition to the Environment Agency. Please click HERE for more details. We have also emailed the EA with our concerns (following the telephone conversation as detailed below) about what happened on 150421 and … Continue reading Emissions Incident 15/04/21
Update August 2020
Members will be aware that Covanta have continued to build at Rookery Pit throughout lockdown. It is of no surprise that they did not take the socially responsible action of suspending operations of this non essential building work and help us protect our local communities during this worrying period. Some of the largest component parts of … Continue reading Update August 2020
January 2020 – Recap and Update
Following the decision by the Court of Appeal to dismiss BACI’s appeal against the High Court ruling – the BACI committee have been revisiting the court decisions as well as considering and planning various activities for the continuing campaign. Recap on the Court ChallengesConsideration of Advancement to the Supreme CourtPlans for the FutureFinancial Update Recap … Continue reading January 2020 – Recap and Update
Court of Appeal Judgment Document
The Court of Appeal Judgment Document is now available to view - Click Here We will be scrutinising the judgment along with our Legal Team to work out our next steps in the Campaign.
BACI Appeal Dismissed by Court
Press Release 19/11/19 It is with great sadness that BACI must announce that the claim under Judicial Review to overturn the High Court ruling - and quash Covanta's Rookery Pit Incinerator Environmental Permit - has been rejected by the Court of Appeal. The judgment was handed down this afternoon (19th November 2019) following a full hearing at the Court of Appeal … Continue reading BACI Appeal Dismissed by Court
Appeal Hearing – Court of Appeal Royal Courts of Justice 2nd July 2019
The Court of Appeal is now back from its Summer Recess Period and therefore we may be receiving a judgement soon. The videos of the Hearing are still available to watch on the Judiciary Youtube Channel. If you haven't already visited the 2 videos of the Hearing - I have complied a page with more … Continue reading Appeal Hearing – Court of Appeal Royal Courts of Justice 2nd July 2019
Final “All Donations” Draw for the Ampthill Park House Event
Congratulations to our two lucky winners of the Final free draw for a pair of Invitations each to the Ampthill Park House Event on 3rd August 2019. The Final "All Amounts" Draw took place on Monday 29th July at the Forest Centre. The Lucky winners were: Isabella Moclair and David Scannell Entrants to the draws were printed … Continue reading Final “All Donations” Draw for the Ampthill Park House Event
Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator 