Furious Irvine anti-pollution campaigners are stepping up their fight against a hugely controversial incinerator after a ruling saw it move closer towards going into operation. ‌

Last week, after a delay of nearly five years, SEPA ( Scottish Environment Protection Agency) published the draft permit for the incinerator at Oldhall, Irvine. ‌

This means the incinerator will be allowed to operate, with what Irvine Without Incinerators say are “consequences to local health; damage to the environment; and reduction to recycling rates”. ‌

Now there is a three-week window during which objections may be sent by any member of the public.

SEPA said in their deliberations: “Based on the information available at the time of the determination, SEPA is satisfied that the applicant will be the p

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