A Working Group has formed to start a conversation about whether South Holderness could be the right place to build a GDF and whether a GDF would be right for South Holderness.
The Working Group includes an independent chair, an independent facilitator and representatives from the relevant principal local authority, the Interested Party and the GDF developer – Nuclear Waste Services, as well as members of the local community.
The Working Group will begin to engage people as part of its work; it will also start to understand the potential suitability of the local area to host a GDF and any issues or questions the community might have. The Working Group holds regular local events in public places where you can talk to us in person, or contact us via phone, email, or through our website.
Other local communities across England have already joined the conversation about potentially hosting a GDF, and what it could mean for them.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a unitary authority that provides a full range of local government services to the 26 wards that make up the area of the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The Invest East Yorkshire team is all about supporting economic growth, either by attracting new investors to the East Riding, or supporting our existing business base with expansion projects. The team works with both internal and external partners to meet individual client requirements.
Dave spent nearly 30 years in the energy industry before moving to higher education to lead the development of research and enterprise at the University of Hull.
He is now an independent consultant supporting business development activity. Dave has lived in the East Riding for over 35 years.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is a public sector organisation established by government and responsible for planning and delivering geological disposal in the UK. For over 30 years they have been carrying out research and development into geological disposal. They also work with the companies that produce radioactive waste to help them safely package their waste now so that it will be suitable to go into a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in the future, helping to protect people and the environment.
Charlotte joined the NFU back in September as the York East County Advisor; her role includes supporting farmers and growers across the county with varying issues which the industry faces. Charlotte has grown up on her family farm and has always had an interest and a passion for agriculture.
Charlotte has a good knowledge of the East Riding obtained throughout her previous job roles prior to this.
Broadcaster and Media Consultant, Blair has spent over 30 years in the Humber region, many of those working for the BBC locally on radio and television.
Over the years he’s met and interviewed Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Family, Bishops and Archbishops. For the last 15 years, Blair has been providing media advice, training and crisis media consultancy. His experience in journalism means he’s able to quickly identify what the media will want should an incident occur and the best way for it to be treated.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a unitary authority that provides a full range of local government services to the 26 wards that make up the area of the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The Invest East Yorkshire team is all about supporting economic growth, either by attracting new investors to the East Riding, or supporting our existing business base with expansion projects. The team works with both internal and external partners to meet individual client requirements.
Dave spent nearly 30 years in the energy industry before moving to higher education to lead the development of research and enterprise at the University of Hull.
He is now an independent consultant supporting business development activity. Dave has lived in the East Riding for over 35 years.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is a public sector organisation established by government and responsible for planning and delivering geological disposal in the UK. For over 30 years they have been carrying out research and development into geological disposal. They also work with the companies that produce radioactive waste to help them safely package their waste now so that it will be suitable to go into a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in the future, helping to protect people and the environment.
Charlotte joined the NFU back in September as the York East County Advisor; her role includes supporting farmers and growers across the county with varying issues which the industry faces. Charlotte has grown up on her family farm and has always had an interest and a passion for agriculture.
Charlotte has a good knowledge of the East Riding obtained throughout her previous job roles prior to this.
Broadcaster and Media Consultant, Blair has spent over 30 years in the Humber region, many of those working for the BBC locally on radio and television.
Over the years he’s met and interviewed Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Family, Bishops and Archbishops. For the last 15 years, Blair has been providing media advice, training and crisis media consultancy. His experience in journalism means he’s able to quickly identify what the media will want should an incident occur and the best way for it to be treated.