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Between 1 and 20 November 2023, research consultant Yonder oversaw a survey of 203 adult residents who were interviewed in person across the wards of Millom and Millom Without. An overview of the outcomes of this survey are presented below. Summary The results of the latest survey demonstrated that residents remained engaged with the subject […]
Cumberland Council is participating in the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) siting process as the Relevant Principal Local Authority for both the Mid and South Copeland Community Partnerships: a role established in the Government’s Working With Communities Policy and that gives the Council certain powers and responsibilities. Mark Fryer The primary purpose of the Community Partnerships […]
The Community Partnership has assisted with the award of a further £1million in Community Investment Funding (CIF) to local projects during its second year. The funding is provided by the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) developer, Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), as South Copeland takes part in the nationwide search for a suitable site to build a […]
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is carrying out aerial surveys off the West Cumbrian coast. Surveys are continuing on a monthly basis, weather permitting. Two planes will fly at the same time (approximately between 11am and 4pm however this may vary depending on weather conditions). The expectation is for planes to be flying on one day […]
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is holding two geology events in South Copeland to continue the conversation about what a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) could mean in the local area. A GDF is an underground facility designed to safely, securely and permanently dispose of higher activity radioactive waste. The events will explore how geological studies are […]
Welcome to the latest newsletter from South Copeland GDF Community Partnership, in an issue which marks almost two years since we formed. The Partnership’s role includes ensuring people in the Search Area have all the information they need when considering the possibility of hosting a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), and now that the Community Partnership […]
A series of events are set to take place in South Copeland to continue the conversation about what a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) could mean in the local area. The Film Talks: Exploring GDF events on 24 and 25 November are an opportunity to hear different perspectives on what geological disposal could mean for South […]
A marine geophysical survey was successfully completed off the coast of Copeland in August last year to provide data to support Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) assessments of the potential of deep geology to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Fiona McEvoy, Head of Geosphere Characterisation for NWS, said: “Work to date in Mid and South […]
Eighteen community projects have submitted successful Community Investment Funding (CIF) applications to the South Copeland GDF Community Partnership so far this year, with grants from £650 to £225,000 assisting projects such as wellbeing and addiction programmes, youth clubs, and community facilities. Groups, public sector organisations and businesses in South Copeland with a project that benefits […]