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Cumbria set for more nuclear reactors as questions are raised over why land isn’t being used for renewable energy

Cumberland Council are set to discuss small modular reactors and nuclear
power in Cumbria. Councillor Jill Parry for Bothel and Wharrels, Green
Party will ask her question to leader of Cumberland Council Councillor Mark
Fryer, who represents St Johns and Great Clifton, Labour.

“Can the leader please ask the Solway Community Power Company for more detail of the
proposal, including an outline what investigations, surveys and other
preparatory work are needed at this very early stage, and share the
response with council? “

“Would it not be more appropriate for the council
to push that the land is used for renewable energy technologies, such as
solar, in the meantime, which could generate real-time useable electricity
for residents now and could stay in place if SMRs don’t happen?”

Lancashire Live 24th July 2023

https://www.lancs.live/news/cumbria-news/cumbria-set-more-nuclear-reactors-27375167

July 28, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, UK