Blocklisting Interim Review

Shanks Group PLC
10 October 2006

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN




1. Name of company                  Shanks Group plc

2. Name of scheme             Shanks Executive Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return:     From  01/04/06          to   30/09/06

4. Number and class of shares(s)
   (amount of stock/debt security)
   not issued under scheme                                  2,094,574

5. Number of shares issued/allotted
   under scheme during period                                  59,000

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted
   at end of period                                         2,035,574
                                                
7. Number and class of share(s)                             3,500,000
   (amount of stock/debt securities)
   originally listed and the date of admission               20/07/98


Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period
in order for us to update our records     234,779,445

Contact for queries:    P Kaye            Address:   Astor House, Station Road,
                                                     Bourne End, Bucks. SL 8 5YP



Name: P Kaye

Telephone:  [phone]






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