Toxic Town Series Explores Corby Environmental Scandal

Netflix's new drama, Toxic Town, explores the real-life environmental scandal in Corby, UK, where alleged mismanagement of toxic waste by the local council led to a series of birth defects. The series, releasing on February 27, highlights the resilience of mothers who battled a decade-long legal fight against institutional negligence after their children were born with deformities in the 1980s and 1990s. Starring Jodie Whittaker and others, the show focuses on the community's struggle against the council's actions during the redevelopment of a former steelworks site, which exposed residents to hazardous substances like zinc and arsenic. Solicitor Des Collins helped reveal that airborne pollutants from the site were linked to increased instances of birth defects. Ultimately, a court ruling acknowledged the harmful impact of these pollutants, leading to a settlement. The series is a testament to the power of community advocacy in the face of corporate negligence.