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Bradford Council will review the future of the Waddingtons rendering plant by Autumn following an independent study on its emissions, expected by Spring. A petition with over 1,200 signatures called for operations at the facility to be suspended due to persistent odours affecting the community.

The plant is one of eight animal byproduct rendering facilities in the UK, processing dead animals for biofuel. Council members expressed serious concerns but agreed to wait for the investigation's results before taking action. Enhanced monitoring measures have been initiated, and an independent consultancy will provide data regarding the plant's operations.