The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) welcomes the call from the House of Bishops of the Church of England for a proper debate on whether to replace and modernise the Trident nuclear weapons system. As part of a much wider letter to its members for considering political choices for the upcoming UK general election, the … [Continue Reading]
NFLA share concerns over safety of aging nuclear reactors in the UK and across Europe
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) share today similar concerns as Greenpeace International over the safety of aging nuclear power plants across the world. In a Greenpeace International media release, they highlight the discovery of thousands of additional cracks found in critical components of two Belgian nuclear reactors – Doel 3 and Tihange 2. The … [Continue Reading]
NFLA submits response on the storage of intermediate level radioactive waste from dismantled submarines
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) submits today its official response to the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) consultation on shortlisted sites for storing intermediate level radioactive waste from as many as 27 nuclear powered submarines. (1) For well over a decade, the NFLA has actively engaged with the Ministry of Defence’s Submarine Dismantling Project. This … [Continue Reading]
More delays for Hinkley Point C? NFLA argue it is time to cancel the project and divert attention to a more effective energy policy
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) notes with interest an article in ‘The Times’ which reports more serious delays in the financing and control of the Hinkley Point ‘C’ proposed nuclear reactor in Somerset. ‘The Times’ reports that the two Chinese utilities proposed to put around 40% of the financing into Hinkley Point ‘C’ – … [Continue Reading]
Recent incidents emphasise the NFLA’s real concern around the transportation of highly radioactive waste from Dounreay to Sellafield; and the transportation of nuclear weapon convoys through the UK
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) notes with concern three recent incidents – one at sea, one on rail and one by road – which highlight why it remains concerned about the ongoing transportation of radioactive materials in the UK. The management company of the cargo ship ‘Cemfjord’ – which recently sank off the Orkney … [Continue Reading]
NFLA and CNFE presents European energy study to the Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee
Representatives from the Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) and the Vienna-based Cities for a Nuclear Free Europe (CNFE) presented the findings of its recently commissioned European energy study to members of the Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee this week. The Vienna Ombuds-Office for Environmental Protection report, ‘Renewable Energy versus Nuclear Power – Comparing Financial Support’, analysed … [Continue Reading]
NFLA Welsh Forum calls on Welsh Government to follow Scottish direction & not UK Government policy on radioactive waste management
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) Welsh Forum responds today to the Welsh Government’s updated consultation finalising the review of its policy on higher activity radioactive waste (HAW) management. (1) NFLA reiterates its call on the Welsh Government to reverse its position on supporting new nuclear build at Wylfa. It also argues that the Welsh … [Continue Reading]
UK Government’s decision to strip NMP of £9bn Sellafield contract – another expensive nuclear policy debacle is finally resolved
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) welcomes the decision of the UK Government to strip the US / UK / French consortium NMP (Nuclear Management Partners) of the substantial £9bn contract to clean up the Sellafield site in Cumbria. It has to ask the question of why this is being done at this point, when … [Continue Reading]