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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Pippa Neill

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

The AGC Chemicals Europe plant, a concrete industrial building with rusted metal pipes and chimneys against a cloudy sky
AGC Chemicals Europe says closure is due to ‘significant financial and operational challenges’. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

A Pfas factory in Lancashire has announced plans to close down, just days after the Guardian revealed that more than 90 residents had signed up to be involved in a potential legal claim over contamination of the local area.

AGC Chemicals Europe is consulting with employees and their union representatives about plans to cease operations at its manufacturing plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. The consultation is expected to last for at least 45 days.

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