PFAS and Environmental concerns

Public Leadership and Environmental Concerns

In response to public requests for greater leadership and transparency, Bentham Town Council has created this page to provide ongoing updates and information regarding environmental issues affecting our community.

Here, you will find:

  • Updates from relevant regulatory bodies;
  • Summaries and minutes from public meetings;
  • Important documents and resources.

PFAS and Environmental Concerns – Public Meeting

A public meeting was held at Bentham Town Hall on Tuesday, 17th June, to address concerns about PFAS and other environmental issues. Representatives from the following organisations were in attendance:

  • The Environment Agency
  • North Yorkshire Environmental Protection
  • UK Public Health
  • Bentham Town Council

This page includes all relevant information, notes, and outcomes from the meeting to ensure the public remains informed and engaged.

Questions for Public Meeting – Tuesday 17th June 2025M FOR WEBSITEDownload
WELCOME to the PFAS and Environmental Concerns Public PPTDownload
Answers from regulators open questions from the PFAS and Environmental ConcernsDownload
Follow up from Dr Vic Turner for websiteDownload

A link to the Angus Fire Community Engagement website:

Community Updates

A link to the Cleaner Bentham website:

Cleaner Bentham

Environment Agency – GOV.UK