Nuclear Free Local Authorities January Newsletter

Posted: 1st February 2021

I attach the January edition of the NFLA newsletter.

It contains articles on the following:

Entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is welcomed and celebrated.
UK Energy White Paper and other initiatives show ongoing strong UK Government support for new nuclear, despite the obvious shortcoming with the technology.
Plans for the upcoming NFLA Steering Committee and AGM, and the work of the NFLA National Forums and the Mayors for Peace Chapter.
NFLA’s response to the NDA Draft Business Plan and the ONR consultation on defining bulk quantities of radioactive waste.
NFLA raise concerns over West Cumbria deep coal mine as well as recent claims that a deep radwaste repository could partially go under the Irish Sea.
UK & Ireland Mayors, Provosts and Leaders for Peace briefing on the TPNW and positive progress with the European Chapter of Mayors for Peace.
Progress defence diversification by welcoming a recent Nuclear Education Trust matter on the issue in Scotland.
NFLA media releases, letters and forthcoming meetings.