Polywaste UK Ltd Enters Administration
Polywaste UK Ltd has entered administration, according to a statutory notice published in The Gazette on 29 October 2026. The appointment was made under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 and registered in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts in Manchester (Insolvency and Companies List, Case No 001522 of 2026).
Trade creditors, logistics suppliers, and waste management partners holding unpaid invoices now face an automatic statutory moratorium. When an administration takes effect, standard debt recovery procedures, statutory demands, and legal proceedings are immediately frozen.
Gazette notice details
The public appointment record sets out the following statutory details:
| Record Field | Notice Detail |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Polywaste UK Ltd |
| Company Number | 07630501 |
| Notice Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Notice Code | 2410 (Appointment of Administrators) |
| Court | High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts Manchester |
| Case Number | No 001522 of 2026 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Insolvency Practitioner Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings on the Companies House register record the following corporate facts for Polywaste UK Ltd:
- Incorporation Date: 11 May 2011
- Company Status: Active (Administration pending register update)
- Registered Office: Unit 4, Lion Business Centre Lamberhead Industrial Estate, Leopold Street, Wigan, England, WN5 8EG
- Principal Activity (SIC 38320): Recovery of sorted materials
- Financial Disclosures: Full accounts history and latest filed figures are available via Polywaste UK Ltd on Corp Intel
The business operates in the materials recovery sector, specialising in recycling and reprocessing industrial and commercial plastics.
Directors and ownership
The statutory register at Companies House records the governance and ownership details below. This section lists public register entries only; an administration order attaches strictly to the corporate entity and implies no personal wrongdoing or misconduct by any officer.
Current and former directors
- Mr Lewis Steven Wadsworth: Director, appointed 11 May 2011. Born December 1992. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England.
- Mrs Tracey Sarah Wadsworth: Director, appointed 11 May 2011. Born February 1969. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England.
- Mr Paul Steven Wadsworth: Director, appointed 7 December 2011; resigned 5 March 2025. Born August 1961. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
- Mrs Tracey Sarah Wadsworth: Notified on 1 July 2016. Holds between 25% and 50% of the company's shares.
- Mr Lewis Steven Wadsworth: Notified on 1 July 2016. Holds between 25% and 50% of the company's shares.
- Mr Paul Steven Wadsworth: Notified on 1 July 2016; ceased 5 March 2025. Previously held between 25% and 50% of the company's shares.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration is a formal statutory insolvency procedure designed to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors as a whole than an immediate liquidation, or realise property to distribute funds to secured or preferential creditors.
This guidance represents general legal information, not formal legal advice:
- The Statutory Moratorium: Under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, an immediate freeze prevents any legal action, court proceedings, or execution against the company's assets without the consent of the administrators or permission of the court.
- Supply Contracts and Retention of Title (ROT): Suppliers with equipment or materials on site cannot repossess stock unilaterally while the moratorium is active. Suppliers asserting valid Retention of Title clauses must submit inventory schedules and contract documentation directly to the joint administrators.
- Proof of Debt: Unsecured creditors must register their claim with the appointed administrators to participate in any future dividend distributions.
- Customer Commitments: Contracts and collection services will be assessed by the administrators to determine whether trading continues or operations will be wound down.
Creditor action framework: composite trade scenario
Consider an equipment supplier with £42,000 in outstanding invoices for machinery parts delivered to an industrial recycling plant. When an administration notice appears in The Gazette, continuing to chase the company's registered office or threatening statutory demands wastes time and money.
Instead, commercial credit teams should apply this structured decision framework:
1. Cease standard credit control: Immediate cessation of County Court judgments (CCJs) or statutory demands, which cannot proceed past the moratorium.
2. Review security instruments: Check whether deliveries were covered by valid retention of title terms registered prior to the administration.
3. Run a verification check: Perform a formal winding up search to ensure no earlier compulsory liquidation petitions preceded the administration filing.
4. Submit formal Proof of Debt: Obtain the statutory Statement of Claim form from the administrators' firm and provide complete ledger invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders.
5. Establish automated tracking: Register for free company monitoring to receive instant email updates whenever the joint administrators file Form AM01 (Notice of Administrator's Appointment) or Form AM03 (Administrator's Proposals).
How to run a winding up petition search
Corporate restructuring professionals frequently need to determine whether an administration followed hostile creditor action. A supplier or finance provider can run a winding up petition search to inspect the records of the Royal Courts of Justice and regional Business and Property Courts.
Traditionally, verifying court entries requires contacting the Central Registry of Winding Up Petitions in London or manually cross-referencing court cause lists across Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. Conducting a digital winding up search before extending high-value credit or releasing machinery gives credit controllers early visibility of insolvency filings days before notices appear in public gazettes.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
- 29 October 2026: Statutory notice published in The Gazette (Notice Code 2410) confirming the appointment of administrators in the High Court of Justice, Manchester (Case No 001522 of 2026).
- Subsequent Filings Expected: The joint administrators must submit Form AM01 and their formal proposals (Form AM03) to Companies House within eight weeks of appointment, detailing the company's statement of affairs, asset valuations, and estimated creditor payouts.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and transport contractors managing trade exposures to industrial processors must act quickly once an administration notice appears. Missing the statutory deadlines for submitting proofs of debt or failing to assert retention of title before assets are aggregated can eliminate any chance of dividend recovery. When conducting regular credit evaluations or onboarding high-volume partners, cross-referencing ledger data against a verified winding up search protects your cash flow against unexpected insolvencies.
FAQ
What caused Polywaste UK Ltd to enter administration?
The statutory notice confirms the appointment under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, but public gazette notices do not specify underlying causes. The administrators' forthcoming statement of proposals will detail the financial events leading to the filing.
How can creditors submit a claim in this administration?
Creditors should contact the administrators named in the court proceedings, using the details [shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor), and request a formal Proof of Debt form.
Does an administration moratorium prevent retention of title claims?
The moratorium prevents suppliers from removing goods from the premises without court consent or administrator approval. However, valid retention of title rights remain enforceable if registered properly and accepted by the administrators.
Where can I check if other legal petitions were filed against this company?
You can conduct a comprehensive winding up search across UK court registries to confirm whether any third-party creditors issued petitions prior to the administration order.
What happens to employees during an administration?
The appointed administrators assess trading feasibility during the initial statutory period. Depending on operational viability, employees may be retained to assist trading or made redundant, with wage claims submitted through the Insolvency Service Redundancy Payments Service.