Join the Partnership

We welcome applications to join the South Copeland Community Partnership as a member.


The role of the
Parntership

  1. Take forward discussions with the community about whether the electoral divisions of Millom and Millom Without could be the right place to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
  2. Facilitate discussions between the community and the GDF developer and ensuring that the community has the relevant information it needs when considering the possibility of hosting a GDF.
  3. Working to ensure that people in the Search Area have continued opportunities to engage with the GDF developer, be involved in the discussion and have their questions answered.

We are currently seeking new Community Partnership members to join us from the following sectors and groups:

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Landscape & Environment
  • Tourism
  • Seldom heard
  • Youth

The Partnership would like to hear from people aged 18 or over with experience in these sectors and knowledge of the Search Area to help create a Community Partnership that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the local community.

Am I able to join?

Purple tree

Do you have one or more
of these skills?

  • Ability to act as a spokesperson for a local community / interest group / local stakeholder group
  • Ability to engage with members of the community on difficult or controversial issues
  • Ability to recruit volunteers for community / local 
stakeholder groups
Two figures in purple

Can you show at least two of the following?

  • A positive and visible involvement in resolving one or more matters important to the local community of Copeland
  • Resident or place of work within the Search Area
  • Engagement with stakeholders representing local businesses / local causes
Two purple cogs

Do you have knowledge of two or more of these subjects?

  • The operation of local government and how decisions are made in the Borough of Copeland
  • A broad understanding of the key issues that are relevant to the local community within the Search Area
  • The Siting Process for the Geological Disposal
 Facility

How to join

When applying please demonstrate how you meet the criteria above.

To apply by post please contact us

1.

Email us

2.

Apply online