For over a year, residents of Ashton Hall, St Peter, have been grappling with an unbearable stench emanating from a nearby pig farm, despite repeated complaints to authorities and assurances of improved waste management. The pungent odor, described as a major disruption to daily life, continues to affect the community, leaving locals frustrated and desperate for a resolution. The piggery owners, who had pledged last December to enhance their waste management practices, expressed confusion over the ongoing issue, claiming they regularly clean the premises and use disinfectants like Jeyes Fluid. However, residents argue that the smell persists, particularly from a gully behind the pig pens, and has severely impacted their quality of life. Franklin Corbin, an 87-year-old retiree, lamented that the stench forces him to retreat indoors, even on his patio, while Rodney Bovell highlighted the challenge of enjoying meals during peak odor times. Concerns have also been raised about the area’s designation as a Zone One water catchment, which supplies water to northern parishes. Despite visits from health inspectors and suggestions for improvements, the problem remains unresolved, leaving residents to endure the ongoing nuisance.
