RNS Number:4197Q
Shanks Group PLC
01 October 2003

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN



1. Name of company               Shanks Group plc



2. Name of scheme               Shanks Savings Related Share Option Scheme



3. Period of return: From 01/04/03 to 30/09/03



4. Number and class of shares(s)
(amount of stock/debt security)
not issued under scheme                              2,407,378



5. Number of shares issued/allotted
under scheme during period                               Nil



6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted
at end of period                                   2,407,378



7. Number and class of share(s)                    3,000,000
(amount of stock/debt securities)
originally listed and the date of admission        24/10/01


Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period
in order for us to update our records     234,047,224

Contact for queries:     P Kaye          Address: Astor House, Station Road,

                                         Bourne End, Bucks. SL 8 5YP



Name:     P Kaye

Telephone: 01628 524523





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