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Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) process under Government Policy to find a suitable site and willing community for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) is different in many ways to either of the previous approaches seen in Cumbria. GDFs – underground facilities designed to safely and securely dispose of radioactive waste deep underground – are internationally recognised […]
Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership Update (November 2024 – October 2025) Andy Pratt, Partnership Chair, said: “I’d like to thank the community for their involvement – attending events, providing feedback and asking questions. We welcome views from everyone as we take part in the GDF programme and we’re happy to arrange discussions and help to […]
Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership awarded £1million from the Nuclear Waste Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme in year four. This means the Community Partnership has now awarded £4million of Community Investment Funding in four years to a variety of local projects as discussions progress around what a facility could mean for the Mid Copeland […]
MID COPELAND Community Partnership wants to set up a youth group as part of its work with Nuclear Waste Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. If you’re between the ages of 16 and 25, live in Gosforth electoral ward and are interested in the future of the area and what a GDF could mean locally, […]
The printed newsletter provides residents with information on geological disposal and the work of the Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership. You can also read it by clicking here: This seventh edition includes updates on our plans to set up a youth group and hitting £1million awarded in Community Investment Funding for this year – that’s […]
Construction of a new youth and community centre in Seascale is under way – marking a significant milestone for a local charity. The Shackles Off Youth and Community Project is delighted to have been awarded over half a million pounds from Nuclear Wastes Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme, through Mid Copeland Community Partnership. A […]
A drop-in event is being held for people to see how their organisation could apply for Community Investment Funding through Nuclear Waste Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. The Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership is inviting people to find out more and we’re pleased to be joined by people already benefiting from funding to talk […]
Thank you to residents in the Mid Copeland area who took part in our annual survey. Between July and August 2025, a sample of 338 residents (aged 16+) living in the Mid Copeland Search Area (electoral ward of Gosforth) were asked about their awareness of the Community Partnership, geological disposal and Nuclear Waste Services. Telephone […]
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the work so far on developing a Community Vision in Mid Copeland as part of the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme – your ideas and feedback have been invaluable We have produced a leaflet which we are using at our engagements and events which provides a summary of […]
Cumberland Council Leader, Mark Fryer, has asked that his letter to Whicham Parish Council regarding the GDF programme in Copeland be published on the Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership website: To: The Clerk Whicham Parish Council Date: 24 June 2025 GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL FACILITY (GDF) Thank you for your letter of 11 June […]
The printed newsletter provides residents with information on geological disposal and the work of the Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership. You can also read it here: Mid Copeland_Issue_6 This sixth edition includes updates on Community Investment Funding awards to local projects and our work to start creating a community vision using all of the feedback you […]
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 […]