Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership would like to know what matters to people living in Gosforth electoral ward by gathering a wide range of views and ideas from across the community.
The Partnership is reaching out as part of its activities around the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme to give people an opportunity to get involved in creating a community vision by considering what is important to them.
Developing a community vision starts with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and the Community Partnership reviewing existing parish and community plans, to understand key themes that have been previously identified in the areas.
This information will be used to engage with people, helping to spark further ideas and conversation about the future of their community.
Community visioning forums are being held for people to get involved. If you live or work in the electoral ward, please register in advance by going to: midcopelandcommunityvisioningforums.gdfevents.co.uk and choose one of the events to attend which will last around 2 hours – or you can also turn up on the day in time for the beginning of the session:
- Wednesday, November 6: 2-4pm or 6-8pm Bailey Ground Hotel, Seascale
- Thursday, November 7: 10am-12noon Beckermet Reading Rooms
- Saturday, November 9: 10am-12noon Gosforth Public Hall
- Wednesday, November 13: 6-8pm Gosforth Public Hall
NWS will work with the Community Partnership to identify a community vision and what this might mean for the Significant Additional Investment package that will be made available to the community that hosts a GDF.
This investment would enhance the economic benefits that are inherent in hosting a nationally significant infrastructure project and recognise the commitment being made by the community. It could include improved local education and skills capacity, enhanced transport infrastructure, or improved recreational facilities.
For the community that is chosen to host a GDF, this significant additional investment would be in addition to the investment and jobs that a major infrastructure project of this kind will bring to an area.
A GDF is an underground facility designed to safely and securely dispose of the UK’s most hazardous radioactive waste.
The Mid Copeland GDF Search Area covers the electoral ward of Gosforth which includes Seascale, Gosforth, Beckermet, Calderbridge, Haile, Thornhill, Nethertown and Braystones. The Lake District National Park is excluded from consideration.