Welsh Government publishes Working with Communities policy

Following consultation in 2018, the Welsh Government has published its new policy for geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in Wales. The policy shares many features of the equivalent policy recently published by BEIS for England. Its founded on the principle of partnership working between communities and the developer, Radioactive Waste Management Ltd, although is tailored for the different local authority structure applicable in Wales.

The new policy is available on the Welsh Government website - here.

In response to the new policy announcement, Radioactive Waste Management have issued a version of their proposals for evaluation of potential host sites in Wales, for public consultation. The public consultation is open until 14 April 2019.