Understanding the scale and needs of a Geological Disposal Facility
By Clare Bond
Understanding the need and scale of the UK’s radioactive waste is an important part of ensuring the effective and timely delivery of a geological disposal facility. This includes consideration of the current storage solutions and the lengths of time these will be needed for, as well as innovative...Read More »
A417 Missing Link development consent decision announced
Please note that, although the letter refers to the decision of “the Secretary of State”, the Rt Hon Mark Harper has not personally been involved in this decision, which has in practice been allocated to and taken by the Minister of State for Transport, Hugh Merriman, but by law has...Read More »
Secretary of State statement on social housing standards
Members across this House and people across the country will, of course, have been horrified to hear about the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.
Awaab died in December 2020, just days after his second birthday, following prolonged exposure to mould in his parents’ one bedroom flat in Rochdale.
Awaab’s parents...Read More »
Wildlife to thrive as major Tees restoration project begins
Press release
The scheme at Ormesby Beck will improve the area’s resilience to the changing climate and provide a richer environment for residents and nature.
Works taking place at Ormesby Beck...Read More »
Civil news: extension of HPCDS contracts to 31 October 2023
News story
Providers are being notified of our intention to extend HPCDS contracts until 31 October 2023 with a break clause which can be exercised in July 2023.