The Trouble with Scilly
Jon Kay investigates an island paradise with a huge heap of rubbish. They need more money than they have to tackle it, and the threat of contamination is very real.
An island paradise with a huge heap of rubbish. They need more money than they have to tackle it, and the threat of contamination is very real. Jon Kay investigates the problems on Scilly.
At almost 30 miles off the South West mainland, the Isles of Scilly are the most isolated and perhaps the most beautiful islands in Britain, but they have a serious problem when it comes to managing their household waste. They are now, for the first time, under pressure to comply with EU Environmental regulations, but with major investment needed and only 2000 residents from which to raise council tax, the island community is struggling.
