CHESHIRE Anti-Incinerator Network (CHAIN) reacted with fury to the announcement of Brunner Mond’s plans.

Branding it ‘Brunner Mondster’, the action group vowed to fight it to the end.

Chairman Brian Cartwright said: “The announcement is nothing less than an outrageous attack on the entire community. It prompts the question, ‘What have Northwich and its neighbours done to deserve this?’ “We’ve been inundated by calls and emails from people expressing their shock and fear and asking for advice.

“We intend to respond by organising yet another campaign aimed at making the authorities see sense and prevent what would be a disaster for the town and the entire area.”

The group has already taken its fight overseas. Mr Cartwright added: “We are making a plea to the Tata Group, the Indian multinational based in Mumbai which own Brunner Mond, to think again.

“They are already a very successful business making billions in profits every year; surely Northwich should not be sacrificed so that it can make even more.

“We are calling on our borough councillors and local MPs to come out fighting to protect their constituents.

“The community will be watching their response with interest.

“People should be ready for a load of ‘green wash’ claims and spin doctoring about the alleged beneficial effects of incinerators.

“People will not be treated as fools and Brunner Mond and Tata should realise this.”