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SANE reply to HORIZON's response to public feedback
SANE have published their response to Horizon's public feedback document. It questions Horizon's position on the various key concerns raised by the community during Horizon's consultation on their EI Scoping Report. Read more ...
New timetable for new nuclear power generation at Oldbury - Horizon has put back planning application 3 years while it focuses on the Wylfa application. Read more ...
ECCC Report issued - The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee has issued it's report on the proposals for the National Policy Statement for Energy. Read more ...
Lord Cope spoke against cooling towers in the House of Lords during the debate on the Draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Power Generation (EN-6). (Click here for more.) We would like to thank Lord Cole for raising our concerns in parliament.
Report on the outcome of the parliamentary scrutiny of the Draft National Policy Statements for Energy (including the Nuclear NPS EN-6) by the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee - expected late March
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This website is run by a group of residents who are concerned with the impact that the proposed redevelopment will have on Oldbury and the Severn Vale.
We have a variety of personal views on the development, but share one main concern: that the redevelopment will go ahead without people really understanding what is at stake until it is too late.
This site will be a source of information for those that want to:
We hope to extend this to create a forum for local debate. We plan to give a voice to the local people, both individually and, if there is a consensus, as a community.
DECC launches new energy calculator tool
According to SANE the new 2050 energy calculator shows how to meet our emissions without using nuclear power. Give it a go.
Chris Huhne will make final decision on nuclear planning applications
Following the disbanding of the IPC, the Secretary of State for Energy, LibDem Chris Huhne, will make the final decision on Oldbury!
Coalition sets out energy policy as new analysis points to scale of 2050 challenge
The Government sets out a pathway for achieving cuts in emissions by 2050
Lights will stay on without new nuclear - Huhne
(Reuters) - Britain's lights will stay on even without new nuclear power plants replacing the ageing reactors which are set to close in the next few years, energy secretary Chris Huhne said on Thursday.
Cameron Boosts Nuclear Incentives With Carbon Fee
Prime Minister David Cameron, in an effort to boost the use of nuclear power, plans to penalize polluters with a fee tied to carbon-dioxide emissions
Britain needs low-carbon energy revolution - Huhne
Britain needs an energy revolution centred on efficiency and low-carbon technology and possibly including nuclear power to meet binding targets for carbon emissions, energy minister Chris Huhne said Thursday.
Chris Huhne warns of £4bn black hole in nuclear power budget
Energy secretary blames predecessors for avoiding tough decisions in 'classic example of short-termism'.
Row over Severn Barrage goes on
Radio feature on the Severn barrage, including commentary from Horizon and SANE
New timetable for new nuclear power generation at Oldbury
Horizon put back planning application 3 years, to 2014 at the earliest
Fears over cooling towers at new power station at Oldbury taken to House of Lords
Lord John Cope of Berkeley, who was once the Conservative MP for Northavon, raised concerns about the impact cooling towers would have on the area at a debate in the House of Lords
New nuclear power station at Oldbury 'must have cooling towers up to 200m'
A NEW nuclear power station at Shepperdine would have to be built with cooling towers up to 200 metres high, developers have confirmed.
Protesters take to the streets against new nuclear power station
MORE than 100 people took to the streets of Thornbury last week to protest against plans for a new nuclear power station.
See the Light Protest in Thornbury
Over 150 local residents marched through the streets of Thornbury on Thursday 4th March calling on DECC to "See the Light" about New Nuclear at Oldbury.
BREAKING NEWS: Councillor to demand withdrawal of plans
Peter Tyzack proposed South Glos call for the plans for new nuclear at Oldbury to be withdrawn
SANE demands an Inquiry
Action group Sheppardine Against Nuclear Power has demanded an Inquiry into the anti-democratic nature of the consultation process surrounding the NPS and proposed new nuclear power stations
HORIZON: Update about 4th March meeting
The talk is intended to be an informative presentation on the main aspects to be considered in developing a large infrastructure project such as new nuclear build at Oldbury, and it is aimed at a general audience.
FOREST: Protests grow over riverside 'mega' N-site
The news that Oldbury-Shepperdine has been selected as a new nuclear generation site by the government has sparked a wave of protests on the east bank of the Severn.
BBC: Silent protest over nuclear plans
More than 200 people opposed to plans for a new nuclear power station near Bristol have staged a silent protest by taping gaffer tape over their mouths.
Oldbury planning application expected on 1 November 2011
Later next year, on 1 November, Horizon Nuclear Power - the UK joint venture between E.On and RWE - is expected to submit planning applications for new reactors at both the Wylfa and Oldbury plants.
Silent protest planned before DECC meeting at Thornbury Leisure Centre
Residents of Oldbury, Shepperdine, Rockhampton, Nupdown and Thornbury will be congregating outside the Thornbury Leisure Centre before the Department of Energy and Climate Change meeting in a silent protest to emphasise the non democratic procedures involved in the process.
Anti-Nuclear Groups Give Evidence at ECC Select Committee at Parliament
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 Anti-Nuclear Activists Disrupt Parliamentary Committee to Expose "Dumping" of Local Democracy
Update from Eon - 27 January 2010
An update on our project at Oldbury along with an overview of the public engagement activity we have carried out in addition to that by the DECC
Gazette: Campaigners prepare for battle to stop new power station in Shepperdine
PEOPLE living near Shepperdine have been preparing themselves for a campaign against a new nuclear power station.
Nuclear Protest on The Steps of The Council House in Bristol
Members of the Lib Dems, Green Party, Greenpeace and residents of Shepperdine amongst others protested on the steps of The Council House.
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