At the moment the UK has 23 nuclear reactors on 9 sites which generate about a fifth of the UK's electricity. Seven of these power stations, including the one in Hartlepool, are due to be closed by 2020. The Government has announced the intention to build a number of new nuclear power stations to meet the shortfall that these closures cause and to meet the increased demand for energy.
The Government is now consulting the public on the matter and as it has nominated a site in Hartlepool as a suitable location for a new nuclear power station by the end of 2025, we would like to know what you think. Further details of the government's proposals can be found at www.energynpsconsultation.decc.gov.uk
The government's consultation period finishes on 22nd February 2010 and Hartlepool Borough Council want to encourage a full and open debate on the subject that could help inform the Council's position on the nuclear power proposals for Hartlepool. The council will be making a response to the consultation and all comments received via this questionnaire will be taken into account when its response is being prepared. We would therefore appreciate your comments by 29th January 2010. We would also encourage you to also respond directly to the Government, if you wish.
The Council has already worked with partner organisations in the Hartlepool Economic Forum and Environment Partnership to produce an economic impact study and a high level assessment of the environmental implications of a new nuclear power station. Copies of these reports are available to look at on the council's website or at the reception desk at Bryan Hanson House, Lynn St, Hartlepool.
If you have any queries about this consultation or further comments on the government's proposals, then please email: powerstation@hartlepool.gov.uk
or write to: Urban Policy Section, Hartlepool Borough Council, Lynn St, Hartlepool, TS24 7BT.
Click on the links below to see the Agenda and Minutes and Decision Record from the Cabinet meeting held on Monday 15th February 2010 to discuss a new nuclear power station for Hartlepool:
Cabinet Agenda and Consultation Response
Cabinet Minutes and Decision Record
Click on the link below to see the results from the Viewpoint consultation about a new nuclear power station for Hartlepool:
This consultation has now closed.
Consultation Summary
| Name | A new nuclear power station for Hartlepool |
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| Description | The Council wants to find out what local people think about the Government's proposal for building a new nuclear power station at Hartlepool. |
| Dates | From 24 Dec 2009 to 29 Jan 2010. The results were published on 01 Apr 2010. |
| Status | Closed |
| Contact | If you have any questions, please contact |
Organisational Information |
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| Organisation | Hartlepool Borough Council |
| Department | Regeneration & Neighbourhoods |
| Contact Telephone | 01429 523280 |
| Contact Email | powerstation@hartlepool.gov.uk |
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| Geographical area | All of Hartlepool |
| Consultation Topic | Business and industry, Environment, Government, politics and public administration, Science, technology and innovation |
| Target Audience | All residents |
| Method | Postal survey, Online survey / poll |
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