Transparency data

Enforcement undertakings accepted by the Environment Agency: updates for 1 June 2022 to 31 October 2023

Updated 30 November 2023

Applies to England

Our approach to enforcement undertakings

An enforcement undertaking is a voluntary offer made by an offender to:

• put right the effects of their offending

• put right the impact on third parties

• make sure the offence cannot happen again

If we accept the offer it becomes a legally binding agreement between us and the business or person who makes the offer. We will only consider accepting an enforcement undertaking for cases where:

• it is not in the public interest to prosecute

• the offer itself addresses the cause and effect of the offending

• the offer protects, restores or enhances the natural capital of England

See how we decide whether to accept an enforcement undertaking for less serious offending.

This list shows details of enforcement undertakings accepted by the Environment Agency over the last 12 months. It may include enforcement undertakings we have not published before.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010/2016

Portland Basin Marina Limited (reference 822)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (waste operation and water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the deposit of dredging spoil on land at Portland Basin Marina and associated pollution of the River Tame, Dukinfield, Cheshire in November 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• introduce a new dredging policy

• carry out site restoration and remediation works

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £2,000 to East Manchester Community Boat Project.

LIL Packaging Limited (reference 838)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of printing ink and pollution of a tributary of the River Ouse, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in April 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• update its induction process and training

• provide training for existing staff and install new signage

• install a waste ink treatment system

• reimburse clean-up costs

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £20,000 to Little Ouse Headwaters Project.

ARMO Skip Hire Limited (reference 844)

The offence was failure to comply with a permit condition (waste operation) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to the unauthorised and excessive storage of waste at its permitted site at Blaydon, Gateshead between October 2019 and March 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• reduce and remove waste and return to compliance

• install and improve site drainage

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £2,600 to Feeding Families

• £2,600 to Transition West Gateshead

Augean South Limited (reference 869)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (groundwater activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to pollution of groundwater at East Northants Resource Management Facility, King’s Cliffe, Peterborough during February 2020 and March 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• carry out a comprehensive investigation

• carry out site improvement works

• review and increase flood storage capacity

• review and update site inspection and maintenance regime

• review and update relevant management systems procedures

• carry out sampling, analysis and inspection work

• carry out site restoration works

• commission consultants to investigate and report on the issue

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £25,000 to Rockingham Forest Trust.

Cranswick Country Foods Public Limited Company (PLC) (reference 882)

The offences were:

• operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1)

• failure to comply with a permit condition (installation) – Regulation 38(2)

They relate to the unauthorised discharge of contaminated water and pollution of a watercourse from its abattoir at Thetford, Norfolk during July 2019 and August 2019.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• review its environmental management system

• review its fugitive management plan and risk assessment, and complete follow-up actions

• carry out CCTV and flow investigations and complete follow-up actions

• carry out a ground penetrating radar survey

• carry out site improvement works

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £75,000 to Norfolk Rivers Trust.

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) (reference 675)

The offence was failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to breaches of specified permit limits at:

• Ross-on-Wye Sewage Treatment Works (between December 2017 and July 2018)
• Leominster Sewage Treatment Works (between November 2017 and December 2017)
• Eign Sewage Treatment Works (between November 2017 and December 2017).

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• review operational procedures
• carry out site improvement works
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £50,000 to The Wye and Usk Foundation.

Marsh Holdings (GBR) Limited (reference 862)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (flood risk activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the dredging of a river and associated works on the River Gipping, Great Blakenham, Suffolk in October 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• provide formal external training for its directors
• carry out remediation works on the river
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £5,000 to Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Müller UK & Ireland Group Limited Liability Partnership (reference 880)

The offence was failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (installation) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of processing effluent from its site at Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, Shropshire and pollution of the River Tern in January 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• update its accident management plan
• appoint a new effluent treatment plant manager
• re-assign responsibility for the effluent treatment plant
• produce a new effluent treatment plant testing procedure
• provide staff training
• introduce a new daily monitoring requirement
• introduce a new programme for capital improvements
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £100,000 to Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

Bellway Homes Limited (reference 911)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (waste operation) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the deposit of waste soil contaminated with mixed waste on land at Five Mile Park, Wideopen, near Newcastle upon Tyne between November 2017 and July 2020 inclusive.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• remove waste from the site
• review soil movements and associated protocols
• provide staff training
• deliver a toolbox talk for site managers
• produce a soil movement alert document for site staff
• send a mandatory technical policy procedure alert to management and directors
• provide regular updates to board members
• introduce a new audit procedure
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £50,000 to Northumberland Wildlife Trust
• £30,000 to Wear Rivers Trust
• £20,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust

Yorkshire Water Services Limited (reference 478)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of sewage from Stray Road combined sewer overflow into Hookstone Beck, Harrogate in August 2015.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• upgrade the telemetry on the combined sewer overflow
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £235,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Applebridge Construction Limited (reference 685)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the silt contamination of Pitty Beck, Heron’s Reach, Bradford between October 2016 and September 2017.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• increase staff resources in the Health, Safety and Environment department
• review and update its environmental management system
• review the inspection frequency on all sites
• arrange and deliver bespoke environmental training
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £35,000 to Aire Rivers Trust.

Keepmoat Homes Limited (reference 708)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1) and failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to breaches of a permit to discharge water and resulting pollution incidents of Pitty Beck, Heron’s Gate, Bradford between May 2017 and November 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• revise and carry out a surface water management plan for the site
• reconstruct and re-profile sustainable urban drainage ponds
• purchase and use a ‘Siltbuster’
• purchase and use gulley bags
• carry out regular inspections and monitoring
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £100,000 to Aire Rivers Trust.

Nigel Green and Sally Green (trading as N R & S L M Green) (reference 847)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of wastewater from Much Fawley Poultry Farm and resulting pollution of the River Wye in Herefordshire in April 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• stop the discharge
• replace the damaged bung
• surrender control of the site
• introduce new systems and procedures, including training and guidance
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,500 to The Wye and Usk Foundation.

Costain Limited (reference 875)

The offence was failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of suspended solids above permitted limits causing a pollution of the River Don, Hedworth, South Tyneside in December 2019.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• update its water management plan
• introduce a new monitoring and maintenance regime
• brief the site team on the updated water management plan
• train its staff on water pollution prevention
• produce and share an environmental lessons learnt briefing document
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £55,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust.

J E Hartley Limited (reference 885)

The offence was failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (waste operation) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to breaches of a standard rules permit for land-spreading waste without having the appropriate deployments in place between March 2016 and February 2022.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• revise its landspreading procedures and not spread without the necessary deployment being in place
• obtain the necessary deployment permits
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £23,640 to Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust.

Timec 1334 Limited (reference 889)

The offence was failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to breaches of specified permit limits at Longhirst Hall Sewage Treatment Works, Morpeth, Northumberland between June 2017 and October 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• introduce a manual monitoring system
• install clear signage
• install a Text-Tel monitoring system
• carry out scheduled desludging
• increase servicing intervals
• introduce a regular water sampling regime
• engage with an alternative management agent
• restore the sewage treatment works to full capacity
• visually monitor the watercourse
• make a financial contribution to the resident’s management company
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £3,000 to The National Trust.

Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited (reference 900)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of sewage sludge from Crossness Sewage Treatment Works into Crossness Nature Reserve, London in December 2017.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• conduct a review of all sites and procedures for working on or adjacent to live sewage pipelines
• amend its method statement
• prepare a presentation on the failure of the pipe
• provide infrastructure to those involved in the clean-up operation
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £116,667 to the People’s Trust for Endangered Species
• £116,667 to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
• £116,667 to Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Adam Daniels (reference 929)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (waste operation) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the operation of an illegal waste site at Mercedes House, Rochdale, Greater Manchester between March 2021 and November 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• close the business
• remove his own waste
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £100 to Rochdale Borough Climate Change Fund.

Tania Foster (reference 941)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (waste operation) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the operation of an illegal waste site on land at Parkgate Road, Wood Bank, Chester between January 2021 and July 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• stop importing all waste material to the site
• remove waste material containing asbestos from the site
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £20,000 to Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Yorkshire Water Services Limited (reference 845)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of sewage from Darnall Road combined sewer overflow into Kirk Bridge Dike and River Don, Sheffield in April 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• locate and remove the blockage
• replace the sensor on the telemetry equipment
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £150,000 to Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (formerly known as Total Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited) (reference 852)

The offence was failure to comply with a permit condition (installation) – Regulation 38(2). It relates to exceeding emission limits for mercury at Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Killing Holme, Lincolnshire in 2019 and 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• establish a task force to oversee and manage the breach of permit condition and return the site to compliance
• purchase a mercury analyser
• carry out a sludge removal campaign
• update the sampling requirements in the integrated management system
• update the sludge assessment and removal requirements in the integrated management system
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £100,000 to Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Trust.

Northumbrian Water Limited (reference 888)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to a burst main and unauthorised discharge to Monkton Dene Burn, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear in August 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• repair the section at the burst location
• purchase hand-held instruments to measure chlorine levels and extendable sampling poles
• install temporary pollution control/remediation measures and carry out additional sampling
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £50,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust.

M P & P M Perrett (reference 904)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of slurry from land adjacent to the River Lydden, Sturminster Newton, Dorset in April and May 2022.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• stop the discharge
• check its slurry store and irrigation systems
• carry out daily inspections of the farm’s hydrants
• maintain a log of daily inspections
• produce an action plan in respect of the annual inspection and servicing of the farm’s slurry systems by an independent contractor
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £4,000 to Wessex Rivers Trust.

JR & SR Dagworthy (reference 907)

The offences were:

• operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
• failure to comply with the requirements of regulations 3 to 10 – Regulation 11(1) of the Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018

They relate to the unauthorised discharge of slurry from Downham Farm and pollution of the Grindle Brook at Woodbury Salterton, Devon in February 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• purchase a tanker
• carry out an annual inspection by a specialist contractor
• construct a new drainage system
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,500 to Devon Wildlife Trust.

Yorkshire Water Services Limited (reference 919)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to 6 unauthorised discharges from Hookstone Road combined sewer overflow, Harrogate between August 2016 and November 2016.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• replace the hawkeye and additional calibration
• install a hardwired telemetry system
• carry out a CCTV survey of surrounding sewer network
• clean and inspect the sewer
• restore/remediate the watercourse
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £500,000 to Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

• £500,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

J H Willis Limited (reference 927)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to a spillage of milk into a surface water drain from a yard at Yew Tree Farm, Crewe which then polluted a tributary of the River Wheelock in November 2020.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• check for leaks
• report and monitor for defects
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £3,000 to Cheshire Wildlife Trust

• £3,000 to Cheshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England

BDW Trading Limited (reference 950)

The offences were:

• operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1)
• failing to comply with conditions of an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(2)

They relate to permit breaches and incidents involving the unauthorised discharge of silt from a housing development at Eccleshill, Bradford in December 2020 and November 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• carry out a comprehensive investigation
• replace the silt bag and silt matting
• arrange for the silt to be removed from the base of the storage tank
• put in place measures to protect watercourses
• carry out weekly inspections to ensure silt runoff is being effectively managed
• work closely with its contractors on the Silt Management Plan
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £75,000 to Aire Rivers Trust.

Greenford Haulage & Aggregates Limited (reference 971)

The offence was operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (waste operation) – Regulation 38(1). It relates to the unauthorised deposit and use of waste soils at The Catterick Complex, Yorkshire between January 2017 and April 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• withdraw from waste management services
• train a member of staff to become a qualified waste management officer
• overhaul waste transfer notes and waste transfer documentation
• provide sign-off for Pallet Hill crushing/screening and restoration
• employ an independent environmental consultant
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £30,000 to Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust.

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975

Thames Water Utilities Limited (reference 470)

The offence was discharging matter or effluent that is poisonous or injurious to fish, spawn or spawning areas or food of fish – Section 4(1). It relates to the unauthorised discharge of sewage at Wimbourne Way, Beckenham and pollution of St James Stream and Chaffinch Brook, Beckenham, Near London between January 2013 and March 2014.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• carry out site restoration work

• update its planned maintenance programme

• carry out site improvement works

• carry out clean-up work for impacted third parties

• compensate impacted third parties

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute:

• £20,000 to London Wildlife Trust

• £30,000 to Croydon Local Authority

• £50,000 to Thames21

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (as amended)

Unielectronics Limited (reference 801)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2014 to 2017 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Kite compliance scheme

• assign a responsible person

• introduce a new written methodology

• carry out reviews at board meetings

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £5,060 to The Birmingham Botanical and Horticultural Society.

Green & Brown Limited (reference 803)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2014 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Comply Direct compliance scheme

• revise its internal compliance policies and procedures, record-keeping and introduce a new written methodology

• assign a responsible person

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £17,500 to Canal & River Trust.

Marussia Beverages UK Limited (reference 817)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2012 to 2018 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme

• assign a responsible person

• introduce a new methodology and internal processes

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £26,807.26 to Keep Britain Tidy.

T I Midwood & Co Limited (reference 823)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2000 to 2018 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme

• assign a responsible person

• introduce a new methodology and internal processes

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £48,628.48 to The National Forest.

G&Z Trading Limited (reference 826)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2017.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Kite compliance scheme

• assign responsible person

• introduce a new written methodology

• carry out reviews at Board meetings

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,000 to The Birmingham Botanical and Horticultural Society.

La-Z-Boy UK Limited (reference 837)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2020.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Comply Direct compliance scheme

• revise its internal work procedures

• assign a responsible person

• introduce a new methodology

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £5,736.89 to Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.

Imerys PCC UK Limited (reference 839)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2016 to 2019 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme

• assign a responsible person

• introduce a new methodology and internal processes

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £5,259.07 to Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Sazerac UK Limited (reference 841)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2017 to 2019 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Comply Direct compliance scheme

• revise its internal work procedures

• introduce Director-level sign-off procedures

• introduce a new methodology

• assign a responsible person

• provide regular updates and training

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £45,088.49 to Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Softcat PLC (reference 853)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2007 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Wastepack compliance scheme

• introduce a new written procedure

• assign a responsible person

• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £35,803.99 to The National Trust.

Interior Goods Direct Limited (reference 802)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2010 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Comply Direct compliance scheme
• revise its internal compliance policies and procedures and record-keeping
• assign a responsible person
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £17,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Hexcel Reinforcements Limited (reference 834)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2005 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Comply Direct compliance scheme
• introduce a new work procedure and written methodology
• assign a responsible person
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £30,090.08 to The Woodland Trust.

Revolution Beauty Limited (reference 836)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)(a)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2018.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person
• introduce a new methodology
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £9,160.98 to Marine Conservation Society.

Kevothermal Limited (reference 824)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2017 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• become a member of Ecosurety
• register with Ecosurety compliance scheme
• source packaging recovery note evidence
• train its staff on packaging waste
• produce a new monthly report for the annual packaging submission
• assign a responsible person
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £14,484.39 to the National Trust for Places of Historic Interests or Natural Beauty.

Daumar Limited (reference 827)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2015 to 2018 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• create new policies
• introduce a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £9,123.96 to Keep Britain Tidy.

Ichiban UK Limited (reference 842)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2016.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person for data submissions
• introduce a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £3,961.16 to Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Saltrock Surfwear Limited (reference 848)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2019 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Kite compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person
• introduce a new written methodology
• conduct regular reviews at Board meetings
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £3,150 to The Wave Project.

Omex Agrifluids Limited (reference 851)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2009 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Packcare compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person for compliance
• assign a responsible person for data and annual returns
• obtain ISO 14001 environmental accreditation
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £26,650 to The Country Trust.

AMOT UK Holdings Limited (formerly Roper Industries Limited) (reference 768)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2002 to 2019 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Biffpack compliance scheme
• appoint a consultant to advise and assist with compliance
• assign a responsible person for compliance
• carry out ISO 14001 monthly reviews and annual management reviews
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £22,702 to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

Wherry and Sons Limited (reference 804)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2011 to 2018 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person for compliance
• introduce a new methodology and internal processes
• carry out Board level reviews annually
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £9,650.33 to Groundwork East.

Gama Healthcare Limited (reference 813)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2011 to 2019 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person for data submissions
• introduce a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £49,689.54 to Sunnyside Rural Trust.

Juvela Limited (reference 820)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2020.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Beyondly compliance scheme (formerly Comply Direct compliance scheme)
• assign a responsible person
• introduce a new methodology
• revise its internal work procedures
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £2,493.69 to The Land Restoration Trust.

Furniture Choice Limited (reference 859)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2014 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Beyondly compliance scheme (formerly Comply Direct compliance scheme)
• revise its internal work procedures
• assign a responsible person
• introduce a new methodology
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £44,488.19 to Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust.

Swanline Print Limited (reference 870)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2010 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Paperpak compliance scheme
• assign responsible persons
• discuss packaging waste compliance at annual management meetings
• carry out management reviews at Board meetings
• adapt its systems and produce a new written methodology for future submissions
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £14,700 to Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

Lacka Foods Limited (reference 873)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2016 to 2021 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Beyondly compliance scheme (formerly Comply Direct compliance scheme)
• assign responsible persons
• provide internal management team and director updates
• revise its internal work procedures
• implement a new methodology
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £133,127.97 to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts.

The Orange Square Company Limited (reference 884)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2017 to 2020 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person for data submissions
• implement a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £7,103.45 to Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Fire Glass UK Limited (reference 892)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2021.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• revise its internal compliance policies, procedures and record keeping
• introduce new legal compliance obligations and legislation registers, plus annual reviews
• assign responsible persons
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,500 to Groundwork West Midlands.

Pyroguard UK Limited (reference 893)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration year 2021.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• revise its internal compliance policies, procedures and record keeping
• introduce new legal compliance obligations and legislation registers, plus annual reviews
• assign responsible persons
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,250 to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside.

Wells Plastics Limited (reference 899)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2010 to 2014 inclusive; and 2016 to 2017 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person
• implement a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £9,070.86 to Keep Britain Tidy.

Hi-Tech Coatings International Limited (reference 946)

The offences were failure to:

• register – Regulation 40(1)
• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

They relate to failure to comply for registration years 2004 to 2015 inclusive.

This was a proactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Valpak compliance scheme
• assign a responsible person
• implement a new methodology and internal processes
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £20,935.76 to Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.

Addo Food Group Limited (reference 958)

The offence was failure by a group to:

• comply with its recycling obligations – Regulation 40(8)(a)

This relates to failure to comply for registration year 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• register with Clarity compliance scheme
• carry out monthly reviews with its compliance scheme
• purchase packaging recovery notes on a quarterly basis
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £104,000 to Fareshare.

Encirc Limited (reference 974)

The offence was failure to:

• take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging waste – Regulation 40(1)(b)

This relates to failure to comply for registration year 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• prepare a new written methodology
• conduct training on the new written methodology
• conduct training on the new extended producer responsibility regime
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute to:

• £131,000 to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts

• £132,952 to The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

• £130,000 to Cheshire Community Foundation

• £213,029.54 to Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018 (Farming Rules for Water)

FWS Carter & Sons Limited (reference 878)

The offence was failure to comply with the requirements of regulations 3 to 10 – Regulation 11(1). It relates to breaches of the farming rules for water resulting in a pollution incident of land and watercourse at Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon in October 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• create earth bunds in gateways to disperse any water run-off
• drill permanent grass margins to prevent run-off
• clean ditches
• sub-soil across the side of the hill
• stop growing maize on the land
• assess compaction and sub-soil prior to drilling and after each harvest
• regularly assess the fields alongside the agronomist for soil compaction and soil health
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £3,000 to Westcountry Rivers Trust.

JR & SR Dagworthy (reference 907)

The offences were:

• failure to comply with the requirements of regulations 3 to 10 – Regulation 11(1) of the Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018
• operating without or other than in accordance with an environmental permit (water discharge activity) – Regulation 38(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

They relate to the unauthorised discharge of slurry from Downham Farm and pollution of the Grindle Brook at Woodbury Salterton, Devon in February 2021.

This was a reactive offer. The actions the offeror has taken or will take are to:

• purchase a tanker
• carry out an annual inspection by a specialist contractor
• construct a new drainage system
• cover the Environment Agency’s costs

They will contribute £1,500 to Devon Wildlife Trust.