MP calls for action over dust and flies plaguing Doncaster village
The village has been plagued by problems for years
A Doncaster MP is calling for action and answers over problems of dust and flies plaguing a city village.
Doncaster East and Isle of Axholme Labour MP Lee Pitcher is probing problems on behalf of residents in Rossington.
He said: “Dust and fly issues have been a problem for too long in certain areas of Rossington.
“This year, during the recent hot weather, the number of reports has grown significantly.
“It is not right that you are having to put up with this level of nuisance.
“In response to this I visited numerous homes in the area this summer, to see these issues first hand, to compile a report and to engage with the relevant organisations to tackle this on your behalf, including the Environment Agency and Environmental Health.
“Earlier this month, my team and I met with members of the management team at the Environment Agency, responsible for investigating and tackling the problem.
“It was a chance for me to challenge them, on your behalf, on what they are doing to get this issue resolved once and for all.
“They reassured me that the Environment Agency has continued to investigate reports of dust, flies, and other environmental issues in Rossington.
“During 2026 the Environment Agency has carried out 10 inspections of permitted sites in the area, where they have assessed:
Dust monitoring
“The Environment Agency has installed three dust monitoring units in locations affected by dust complaints.
“The monitors are collecting samples and data that will help identify potential sources of dust and inform any future regulatory action.”
Flies
“The Environment Agency continues to investigate reports of flies and resident reports remain an important source of evidence.
“This has already resulted in a range of corrective measures being implemented.
“Residents should continue reporting incidents to the Environment Agency through the Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60 available 24 hours, seven days a week.
“Additionally, my team will write to the head office of the Environment Agency expressing how we must maintain full focus on stamping out this nuisance of dust and flies, and to question whether they have sufficient resource to deliver that service to our area.
“As well as asking what exact corrective measures are already being taken in relation to flies.I will continue to press for solutions on behalf of residents.”