Welcome to the 11th edition of our newsletter.
It’s been a busy and productive few months for the Community Partnership. Our team has been out and about across the area, talking to people at community shows and events – having over 550 conversations in total. It’s been great to meet people face-to-face, answer questions, and hear a wide range of views about the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) process and what it means for South Copeland.
Following requests from residents, we held a series of Community Partnership GDF drop-ins. While we would like to see more people at these, it’s been valuable to be visible in our community and available to talk directly with anyone who wants to learn more or share their thoughts.
We are listening to community feedback, and in response to comments, we’ve reinstated a public participation Q&A slot at our meetings in public – these meetings will be happening every other month to ensure local people have regular opportunities to put questions directly to the Partnership. The dates are on our website.
I’m also pleased to welcome Millom Town Council back onto the Partnership, represented by Ray Williamson. Their renewed involvement brings an important local voice to the table.
In this issue, you’ll find updates from Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) – the developer responsible for the proposed GDF – introducing Site Characterisation, the next stage of the siting process; insights from resident research tracking awareness and views over time; and a look at our recent Community Visioning activities with Drigg Young Farmers, helping to shape what a future vision for the area could look like.
I hope you find this issue interesting. If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts, please get in touch.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and all the best for the upcoming year.
Andy Pratt
Chair, South Copeland GDF Community Partnership
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