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Published:
April 2, 2008
Plans
for new nuclear power station near Burnham to be discussed
 British
Energy, the owner and operator of Hinkley Point B nuclear power
station near Burnham-On-Sea, is to hold a public meeting later
this month to discuss potential plans for a new nuclear power
plant.
The meeting on April 23rd will allow local residents to discuss
the company's work on preparing for a new nuclear power station,
plus the process of selecting sites, and to hear more about the
Government's response to the public consultation held last year.
The government recently outlined its energy plans for the UK when
it stated that nuclear power would continue to make a contribution
to the security of electricity supply and help combat climate
change.
"British
Energy aims to be at the heart of any new nuclear build and has
already started assessment work on a number of UK sites, including
Hinkley Point. This is in order to develop knowledge of the sites
and the environmental and economic impact of new nuclear build
in these areas," a spokesman for the company said this week.
 "Although
there is still much work to be done before decisions on siting
and technology are made, British Energy is keen to keep people
informed on the decision making process and to hear views on the
impact this may have on the area."
British
Energy will give a presentation on the possibility for a new build
at Hinkley. It has also invited a representative from BERR, the
Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform, to
explain what the Government has decided on new nuclear power in
the UK and the next steps in this process.
The
meeting will be held at the Centre for Land-based Study in Cannington
on Wednesday 23rd April 2008 from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Those wanting
to attend should register in advance by calling 01278 654514.
Applications will be accepted on a first come basis, as there
is a room limit.
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