The leader of the council, has welcomed the successful clearance of the illegal waste site near Kidlington, describing it as a significant milestone for local residents and the wider community.
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2026
Councillor Lesley McLean, Leader of Cherwell District Council, said:
"This is very welcome news for the people of Kidlington and the wider district. Residents have had to live with the impact of this appalling environmental crime for far too long, so I am pleased to see the site now fully cleared.
"From the outset, local people were rightly concerned about the scale of the waste dumped at the site and the potential risks to the community and the environment. Today's announcement marks a significant milestone and will come as a huge relief to many residents.
"I would like to thank the Environment Agency and all partner organisations involved for their hard work and determination in bringing the clearance operation to a successful conclusion.
"While we welcome this important step, it is equally important that those responsible are held to account. We will continue to support efforts to ensure justice is secured for the community."
The Environment Agency issued regular updates on the clear-up work at: Illegal waste site near Kidlington | Engage Environment Agency. It also includes their story about the completion of the work.