Calls over 'smelly and noisy' Gloucester factory expansion meeting to be brought forward

Residents who live near the Permali factory are extremely concerned about their

Residents who live near the Permali factory are extremely concerned about their latest plans

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There are calls for a meeting over a Gloucester factory's expansion plans to be brought forward over fears it will worsen "smells and noise". Permali in Bristol Road has applied to Gloucester City Council for a permit which will allow them to use more than 200 tonnes of solvents per year.

But residents who live near the factory are extremely concerned about their latest plans. Company directors have agreed to meet with residents, councillors and the city's MP to address concerns over the issue.

Gloucester City Councillor Lyn Ackroyd (C, Moreland) wants the meeting to be held as soon as possible. "The concerns are still coming in from residents to me with the situation of Permali applying for an environmental permit for use of 200 tonnes plus of solvents per year.

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"The smells and noise that residents have put up with are being made worse. The meeting that they are willing to have with residents, us as the Moreland ward councillors and the resident's association needs to happen soon for all concerned."

A spokesperson for the company says they have been keeping residents informed about their plans for the factory. And confirmed that a meeting between company bosses with residents and councillors will take place "in the near future" to address concerns regarding noise and smells.

They explained the firm, which has been operating in the city since 1937 when it was engaged in the manufacture of propeller blades for Spitfire and Hurricane fighter planes, was purchased by the Diamorph Group in 2021.

Since the acquisition, the business has hired around 100 workers to expand its product rage which includes composite bearings and components for the global Marine, Rail and pump markets. The firm has invested £2 million to ensure their operations have the least possible adverse impact on the health of employees and nearby businesses and residents.