toxic, contaminated land
Havering Council is lobbying the government for Zane's Law to protect communities from toxic, contaminated land.
Havering Council decided in November 2025 to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, which seeks clearer legal powers to protect communities from toxic, contaminated land. The council's Cabinet expressed support for the principles of the law, named after a seven-year-old boy whose death highlighted the need for improved environmental protections. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, presented the report to the Cabinet.
The council plans to lobby all local MPs to back the campaign for Zane's Law. This initiative aims to strengthen protections against harmful substances in the soil, which can pose risks to human health and the environment.
Key facts
- Havering Council decided in November 2025 to lobby the government for Zane's Law. Source
- Zane's Law seeks clearer legal powers to protect communities from toxic, contaminated land. Source
- Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, presented the report on Zane's Law. Source
- The council's Cabinet expressed support for the principles of Zane's Law. Source
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