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Update - the appeal by Faldingworth Defence Limited against the Health and Safety Executive has been 'vacated' - the hearing will be delayed until the Autumn - further details to follow.

Toft Newton Parish Council have been asked to share details of the following Appeal Hearing, to be held in London at a date to be determined.

Public Notice of an appeal by Faldingworth Defence Limited against the imposed variation of their explosives licence by the Health and Safety Executive

Appellant Name: Faldingworth Defence Limited (FDL)
Site Location: Faldingworth Base, Spridlington Road LN8 3SQ.
Original Decision Authority/Respondent: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Nature of the Appeal: FDL is appealing to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions against the HSE’s decision to impose a variation on their explosives licence under the Explosives Regulations 2014.

Full details can be viewed via this notifcation document (pdf).

Published: Friday, 22nd May 2026