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Hello and welcome to the 12th issue of the South Copeland GDF Community Partnership newsletter. Since becoming Chair in mid-2025, my focus has been on ensuring local voices are heard, information is shared openly, and the community feels supported throughout the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) process. The Partnership is continuing to build its connections across […]
The South Copeland GDF Community Partnership has reappointed its Chair, Andy Pratt, for another year. Andy, who took on the role in June 2025, has helped guide the Partnership’s work and engagement with the local community. Andy lives locally with his family and is a Cumberland councillor for the Millom Without Ward. He said: “I’m […]
Download the Snapshot Update 2025 Thanks from the Chair, Andy Pratt: Since becoming Chair of the South Copeland Community Partnership in mid-2025, my aim has been to ensure local voices are heard, information is shared, and the community feels supported throughout the GDF process. Alongside NWS’ Areas of Focus events in Spring 2025, the Partnership […]
Recently, Drigg Young Farmers took part in joint Community Vision sessions with South Copeland and Mid Copeland Community Partnerships to explore their aspirations for their local area. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, including culture and heritage; technology and innovation in agriculture; mental health and work-life balance; and transport links. Here’s a snapshot of […]
A total of £4 million in Community Investment Funding (CIF) from the GDF programme has now been awarded to local projects in South Copeland since the Community Partnership formed in December 2021. CIF supports projects that benefit the South Copeland Search Area – helping local groups deliver ideas that make a real difference to the community. So far, in South Copeland, 98 projects have received funding, […]
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 […]
Two surveys of South Copeland residents were carried out between March and July 2025 by research consultant Yonder. A March survey interviewed 200 adult residents and was conducted between 11 and 19 March 2025. And a second survey interviewed 201 adult residents between 30 June and 21 July 2025. They were asked about their awareness […]
Nuclear Waste Services have published an article with Professor Lucy Bailey, Chief of Disposal Safety at Nuclear Waste Services. Learn how Nuclear Waste Services is designing a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to safely manage the UK’s most hazardous radioactive waste for the long term, using a multi-barrier approach deep underground. Read more on the NWS blog and […]
Introduction from the new Chair, Andy Pratt Welcome to the tenth newsletter from the South Copeland GDF Community Partnership. I’m pleased to take over in the role of Partnership Chair for the next 12 months following Ged McGrath’s three-year term coming to an end in March. I’d like to thank Ged for his dedication and […]