Published: April 28, 2008
Good turnout at meeting to discuss new Hinkley Point power station

More than 100 people attended a community meeting to discuss a potential new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point, near Burnham-On-Sea.

The meeting discussed British Energy's work on preparation for a new nuclear build, the process for site selection, and the Government's response to the public consultation held last year.

Nigel Cann, station director at Hinkley Point B, said afterwards: "It was really encouraging to see a good turnout from the local community. It's important to involve local people right at the outset and this meeting was just the start of our dialogue with local organisations and residents."

"Any decision on a new power station at Hinkley Point is at least two years away and we want to make sure that local views are fully taken into account in the planning process."

The government recently outlined its energy plans for the UK, stating that nuclear power would continue to make a contribution to the security of electricity supplies and help combat climate change.

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