5th October 2025
Concerns were first raised by a local residents who noticed that Stockport Council and the Greater Manchester Geological Unit (GMGU) had failed to carry out proper contamination testing. The investigation required under BS 10175, the industry standard, mandates a strict grid pattern covering the entire site. However, large sections—including under the football pitch where the school was intended to be built—were never examined.
When the residents challenged the council, pointing out the failure to comply with BS 10175, the response was dismissive: “Don’t be vexatious,” they were told.
It was only after persistent pressure that the council was forced to conduct a proper investigation, revealing the shocking truth: the entire site was contaminated. Without this intervention, hundreds of primary school children and nursery babies could have been exposed daily to hazardous substances.
Local residents are calling for accountability, questioning how such a dangerous oversight could occur and why concerns were ignored for so long. The case highlights the vital importance of transparency and rigorous adherence to safety regulations—especially when children’s health is at stake.
Romiley Gazette will continue to follow this story as the community demands answers.
CBR points have nothing to do with contamination. California Bearing Ratio.
