A local environmental conservation group is celebrating after Lincolnshire County Council pulled out of talks surrounding nuclear waste.
The Guardians of the East Coast (GOTEC) describe themselves as a group of people from all walks of life with a common opposition to siting a Nuclear Waste Geological Disposal Facility on the Lincolnshire Coast.
For them, this is a big win with years in the making.
A group spokesperson said: “Whilst we are delighted with the news, we are mindful that this decision will only be ratified by their executive after the forthcoming election.”
“Nonetheless, we are at least grateful that finally, some sense has prevailed. We note with interest the number of politicians who are now claiming the victory.”
The LCC and East Lindsey District Council had previously invited Nuclear Waste Services to locate an underground dump for high-level waste just half a mile from one of our country’s most popular beaches (Mablethorpe) taking up 940 acres of farmland.
Councillor Martin Hill, the leader of Lincolnshire County Council, says they wanted to keep an “open mind” and ensure residents understood the “full extent” of the project.
However, following the Nuclear Waste Services shifting to open farmland, Hill says: “This changes the very nature of the proposal, raising further concerns within the community.”
“Unless NWS can provide significant further details about their plans, my intention is to withdraw from the process altogether.”
