A Restriction Order for a site at Severnside Farm, Gloucester, was obtained by the Environment Agency on 12 August 2026 and lasts six months, the agency reported on 14 August 2026. It makes it a criminal offence for anyone to enter and dump waste there at any time.

The order followed a joint operation by the Environment Agency, Gloucester City Council and Gloucester Police on 22–23 July, when 84 concrete blocks were installed to prevent further illegal deposits. The agency said it would work with partners to monitor the site and take further action if needed.

Nick Green, Area Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said the order showed efforts to stop reckless illegal waste handling while criminal investigations continue. Gloucester City Council's James Dykes and Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Inspector James O'Neill also welcomed the joint enforcement action. The agency asked anyone with information to contact its incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.