SUNNY weather over the weekend brought an unwelcome return for villagers living next to a controversial abattoir.

Boosbeck residents were unable to enjoy summer sun in their gardens due to the ‘disgusting stench’ coming from the business in the centre of the east Cleveland village.

Residents have been embattled in a long running campaign to resolve the problem since the business controversially re-opened three years ago.

Angry residents have written to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) demanding that action is taken against the business owner Banaras Halal Meats.

Ardent campaigner Marlene Brown wrote: “I do hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather, unfortunately the residents of Boosbeck aren’t. We are still having our lives disrupted by the disgusting stench that emits from the Slaughter House on Boosbeck High Street.

“What RCBC are allowing to continue in this village is disgusting, the officers do have power to deal with this situation, however seem impotent with fear of the outcome of taking legal action against this business. Maybe we should all ask ourselves why. The lack of action towards this situation is criminal and has left an entire village in limbo as to what to do next, residents have lost all faith in their representatives, or lack of representation.”

Among the people raising concerns about the smell was Cllr Karen King, who represents St Germain’s ward on the local authority, she said: “I drove past this afternoon to visit friends in Boosbeck and it was awful, made me feel sick. I have no idea how they have put it with that, it is really bad.

“I hope something can be done straight away as unfair that they can’t put their washing out or enjoy the gardens.”

Fellow councillors have also called on the authority to investigate the problem that is set ruin the residents’ summer.

Cllr Barry Hunt said: “I am, as always, fully supportive of the people of Boosbeck I know we are waiting for a window to act but why should the residents still have to put up with this. We need to get this sorted once and for all.”

Last month it was discovered that administrators have been appointed to oversee the running of the business, which has its company address registered in Birmingham.

Cllr Dale Quigley, the council’s cabinet member for economic growth, assured people that officers will continue to monitor the site and work to resolve the problems.

No one from Banaras Halal Meats was available for comment.