Families fear country idyll will be destroyed mega-incinerator

Concerns Over Proposed Incinerator in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Families in Wisbech, Cambs, are worried that a massive incinerator will destroy their idyllic market town, bringing ear-splitting noise, relentless traffic, and a foul stench.

Construction on the immense incinerator is set to begin in just days, with locals fearing the impact on their community and the picturesque country landscape.

The incinerator's chimneys will be bigger than the local cathedral, a beloved landmark in the area.

Some residents are even considering selling their homes and leaving the area due to the potential disruption.

The Medworth incinerator was fast-tracked for local approval after being classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in 2022.

Author's summary: Locals fear incinerator will ruin their town.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-10-24

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