Our town fell to ruin when our local Pontins closed & we've lost out £100,000s A SEASIDE village has been “killed” after the local Pontins closed down and was taken over by workers building Britain’s first new nuclear plant in 30 years. Locals say the once-bustling Somerset r…

"A seaside village has been “killed” after Pontins closed and was taken over by workers building [#Hinkley] #nuclear plant... the once-bustling Somerset resort is a shadow of its former self after hundreds of construction staff moved in
#StopSizewellC
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust joins fight against 'nature catastrophe' planning shake-up A Suffolk charity has joined a national campaign opposing government proposals that could weaken protections for the region's wildlife and habitats.

.@suffolkwildlife: "when Govt needs to do more to restore the environment this [#nuclear regulatory] report suggests removing fundamental protections that keep nature safe from development. We cannot afford to let the nature crisis become a catastrophe."
www.ipswich.co.uk/articles/suf...

How to Build the World’s Most Expensive Nuclear Power Plant Plus, the $44,000 bill that shows California’s insurance-market dysfunction.

WSJ: "Britain’s first new nuclear plant in three decades cemented its status as the most expensive on record anywhere....The stakes are high—[with] #SizewellC taxpayers will shoulder more of the burden if the project runs over budget.
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C power to cost almost double today’s prices Nuclear plant is an ‘appalling waste of electricity consumers’ and taxpayers’ money’, experts claim

#StopSizewellC: “#HinkleyC’s cost has soared to £50bn with completion dates slipping and five years still to go. #SizewellC’s MWh costs [to consumers] will rise higher still when it inevitably overruns its £40bn construction budget.”
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Rapid UK coastal erosion throws spotlight on £40bn nuclear plant More than 27 metres of cliff lost over a year in area just 2km from Sizewell C

Sir David King on how Britain is tilting into the sea on E because of erosion, amplifying effect of rising seas: “That’s the nature of the challenge we're all concerned about on the E coast - and around #SizewellC that clearly is a problem”
#StopSizewellC
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At least these #Leiston signs say WHERE road is closed & businesses are open but seriously @sizewellc do you really need to block whole carriageway? When lights are red & traffic waiting no one can pass. Guess @thebertonlion & @eelsfoot will lose customers anyway
#StopSizewellC

Cost of Hinkley Point C nuclear plant jumps again to nearly £50bn The rising cost — and a further delay to the completion date — will be seen as a blow to the UK’s energy security and an indictment of its infrastructure record

.@thetimes nails it. "The rising cost — and a further delay to [#HinkleyC's] completion date — will be seen as a blow to the UK’s energy security and an indictment of its infrastructure record" and "It does not augur well for #SizewellC..."
#StopSizewellC
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Hinkley Point C nuclear plant delayed to 2030 as costs climb to £35bn French utility company EDF says operations in Somerset will start a year later as delay costs firm €2.5bn

#EDF today says #HinkleyC's operation delayed another year (or two) to 2030/2031 and costs increased from £31-34bn [2015£] to £35-36bn - that's £50bn in today's money. Oh and #SizewellC paid £1.6bn to #HPC for its "expertise" (yes really!)
#StopSizewellC
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Sign the Petition Ed Miliband to be removed from the (NSIP) planning decision making due to bias

Another petition by affected communities - #Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction - facing similar issues to #Suffolk of multiple #energy projects planned. Petition calls for #EdMiliband to be removed from the NSIP decision process.
#StopSizewellC
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A wild and windy morning on #SizewellC beach - a bit like being in a candy floss machine with so much foam - and more evidence that the shoreline is rapidly falling into the sea #StopSizewellC

Centrica pauses buybacks as earnings slump 40% Energy company’s shares drop almost 10% in early trading after lower gas and electricity prices hit results

#Centrica earnings slump so it wants more predictable income, like #SizewellC. BUT this is at our expense, because WE're paying investors a set amount through our energy bills during construction - years before any electricity - and beyond!
#StopSizewellC
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Housing plans for Hinkley Point C workers are scrapped The proposals were developed to ease pressure on the local housing market.

#BBC quoting a #HinkleyC resident: "We should have zero unemployment but there's an awful lot [of workers] coming in from outside. At peak times, it's gridlocked. One night we were driving and I counted 25 coaches, that's what bugs me."
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C Archaeology Open Day, Yoxford Village Hall

Fascinating #SizewellC archaeology Open Days Yoxford Village Hall 21 & 22 Feb. Only problem is #SizewellC closing B1122 at Yoxford for the whole weekend + Old High Road (where Yoxford Village Hall is) closed til 14 March! Right hand/left hand #StopSizewellC
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"@RachelReevesMP is preparing to rip-up rules protecting “bats & newts” despite fears this could derail closer relations w/ EU. [She'll] back controversial changes to nature laws meant to speed up construction of #nuclear plants"
#SizewellC #StopSizewellC
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Feeling angry about multiple #energy projects like #SizewellC #SPR #Sealink #LionLink? TAKE ACTION! SIGN & SHARE A PETITION to demand a central body to stop #cumulativeimpacts
👉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75... 👈@SEAScampaign @SayNo2SizewellC @StopSizewellC #Suffolk #Saxmundham #Friston

‘Green laws hold up nuclear plans — but we can’t say where’ Despite calling for a reduction in planning protections for the landscapes, the energy department admits it can’t identify any where regulations are a problem

Oh, and get this "DESNZ also said one of the pieces of evidence underpinning the recommendation [to reduce planning protection] was a blogpost written by a lawyer. That lawyer, Mustafa Latif-Aramesh, also sits on the [#nuclear] task force.
#StopSizewellC
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‘Green laws hold up nuclear plans — but we can’t say where’ Despite calling for a reduction in planning protections for the landscapes, the energy department admits it can’t identify any where regulations are a problem

That's because it's 💷💷 & developers that hold up #nuclear, not wildlife: "Despite calling for a reduction in planning protections for the landscapes, the energy department admits it can’t identify any where regulations are a problem"
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C opponents to appeal High Court decision Together Against Sizewell C challenges the refusal of a judicial review into the site's plans.

"It is a scandal if it is deemed legal that a developer, in this case #SizewellC, is allowed to pick and choose which parts of a project it wants to include in its development consent order application."
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C opponents to appeal High Court decision Together Against Sizewell C challenges the refusal of a judicial review into the site's plans.

"@sayno2sizewellc.bsky.social is determined to use every avenue open to us to ensure public scrutiny and environmental assessment of the two additional huge sea defences that #SizewellC have committed to install in an extreme sea level rise scenario"
#StopSizewellC
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People warned of increased offshore activity along Suffolk coast There will be more work offshore at Sizewell C, while a with a 500m platform stretching into the North Sea.

"#SizewellC said there would be a "noticeable increase" in marine activity due to multiple planned operational and survey activities. Desalination and combined drainage outfall works will see a large number of vessels off the shore.." 😡
#StopSizewellC
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Hinkley Point C: 'Significant' fire risks at nuclear plant site Fire enforcement notices have been served to five contractors working on the Somerset site.

Says the @The_ONR: "'Significant' fire risks have been uncovered at [#HinkleyC] the first #nuclear plant to be built in Britain for 30 years, including flammable materials left on emergency exit stairs"
#StopSizewellC
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Government announces framework for advanced nuclear reactor developers | New Civil Engineer Announced today, 4 February, the Advanced Nuclear Framework establishes a government‑managed pipeline of projects that meet basic readiness criteria and

"The government [calls this] the most ambitious civil #nuclear prog in 1/2 century. But the policy hinges on persuading private investors to underwrite projects that traditionally have relied on state support because of complexity and cost"
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C Archaeology Open Day, Yoxford Village Hall

Spotted the archaeology at #SizewellC on the latest series of #DiggingforBritain? Oxford Cotswold Archaeology are hosting an open day in Yoxford Village Hall to showcase the finds, 21 & 22 February, 10am-4pm, no tickets needed.
#StopSizewellC
cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/event/sizewe...

"There's a political battle in Scotland over the "#nucleartax" — a levy Scottish households [are] paying for #nuclear construction 100s of miles away..#SizewellC [which] has ballooned beyond its original budget and raising Qs about who should foot the bill"
#StopSizewellC
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Labour backbenchers revolt over Starmer’s nuclear plans Ministers accused of scapegoating protected species for construction failures

"Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for a #nuclear renaissance faces a rearguard action from Labour MPs and wildlife charities over claims it will be a “catastrophe” for nature."
#StopSizewellC
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Sizewell C surpasses 2,000 on-site workers milestone in Suffolk - Nuclear Industry Association Over 2,000 people are now at work on site at Sizewell C each day, as the project continues to make significant progress on the Suffolk coast.

Oh joy, 2,000 workers at #SizewellC. Only another 6,500 to go....
#StopSizewellC
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A12 in Suffolk to close for weekend for Sizewell C works The official diversion route could see nearly 100 miles added to journeys.

It's relentless. North, South, West, East, everywhere you go there are road closures by #SizewellC and because of #ScottishPower's EA1N and EA2. #Sealink and #LionLink will only make it worse. #CumulativeImpact
#StopSizewellC
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So it transpires @NationalGrid admit they made a boo boo, mixed up the Representations and will have to re-publish this document. How are we ever to trust anything they say? (NB The Crown Estate does want to be an Interested Party in #SeaLink's Examination) #StopSizewellC

Slow worms blamed for holding up Britain’s nuclear deterrent Economists warn project is ‘above budget’ as removal of legless lizards delays expansion

The Policy Exchange event with John Fingleton this story is based on is regularly eye-popping. Lots of blaming junior staff for being insufficiently willing to take #nuclear risks! (see www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsp...)
#StopSizewellC
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King Charles' objections to #SeaLink inc #CumulativeImpact "Sea Link is one of several uncoordinated projects (Nautilus Lion Link #SizewellC). Lack of oversight and coordination is leading to overwhelming disruption"
Yup! #StopSizewellC
nsip-documents.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/published-do... p17